Comments on: Quit Saving The Good Stuff For Later!

By: Shelley Merchant

Shelley Merchant — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 18:06:37 +0000

In reply to Tina Tucker. Great to know! Thanks, Tina.

By: Tina Tucker

Tina Tucker — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 00:42:49 +0000

In reply to shelley@awomaninherprime.com. the key to saving the gold or silver edge on your good china, if you wash it in the dishwasher is to crack ope the dishwasher door once your dishwasher reaches the dry cycle. I learned this from my former mother-in-law who worked for Royal Dalton China.

By: Shelley Merchant

Shelley Merchant — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:09:45 +0000

In reply to Sarah. This is interesting because the one thing my daughter said she wanted when my mom passed away was the china tea set that she and Grammy used to use for their tea parties. Sometimes it's hard to remember that things are only things - their value really lies in how how much they are used and loved. Kudos to you!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 02:35:04 +0000

Right on! I have 4 children ages 9-16. We have hosted tea parties through the years for their friends- as young as age 5. I pull out real China my grandmother gave me (not expensive, but special cuz it was hers) and let the girls use all the cut glass serving plates & bowls, even the crystal creamer and sugar bowl. If anything breaks (though nothing has!) I would rather they arrive at adulthood with only a plate or two of China left and a heart full of sweet memories, than a cupboard full of outdated China. Anytime they ask, they are allowed to use the linens and set a nice table (usually once a month we pull nice things out… even if we’re serving pizza!)

By: Shelley Merchant

Shelley Merchant — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 18:35:08 +0000

In reply to Jess. It is all a process, isn't it? I do have to admit though, that not eating my chocolate bunnies has never been a problem for me - although I wish it was LOL! Thanks so much for visiting today.

By: Jess

Jess — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 18:19:06 +0000

This is an awful habit of mine! I used to save my chocolate bunnies never managing to eat more than the ears before they went back. I have found lollipops and other specials treats from sentimental occasions that I just couldn’t bring myself to eat…Though I do have to say that over the years I’ve come to realize that if I don’t use it I lose it. So I’m getting better we can say.