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Alfie's Treasure Talk
Should You Be Concerned About Lead in Antiques?
The short answer is YES! Toxic levels of lead exist in many older items and since there are no regulations regarding the sale of used items in the United States, it is possible that the salt and pepper shaker set you just purchased has a high level of lead in...
Family Stories
How much do you know about your family’s history? No, not where they came from but the stories that made up their lives? I find that every time I visit with my mom she shares a story that I never heard (or maybe didn’t listen to) before. I cherish those...
Three Fun Tips from Grandma
Grandma always did things that, at the time, I thought were a bit odd. She had seen a lot during her lifetime and she was very resourceful and seldom wasted anything. I miss her to pieces and am grateful that I was able to learn so much from her. One...