Monthly Archives: January 2016

I’m a Craft Junkie: Knitting the Baa-ble hat

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

I have always been a crafter, and I attribute that back to my grandmother, Ola Askew McKinley. Her passions were sewing, quilting and crocheting; I wonder why she never knitted? My mom tells me that although my grandmother couldn’t follow … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Family Heirlooms… telling their stories: The Carnival Glass Collection

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

When “heirlooms” aren’t identified, and their stories never told, then they often become items that are tossed or sold – as they have no history, no ties to the family. So take the time to identify your family heirlooms history … Continue reading →

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West Haven, CT: 1935 High School Yearbook

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

This 1935 West Haven, Connecticut High School Year Book belongs to Paul Hilcoff; he recently bought it off a paid site as it was the year his father, Milton Hilcoff, graduated from West Haven High. How awesome to find your father’s … Continue reading →

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The Early Portable Potty: The Slop Jar

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Special thanks to Kimberly Johnson of dvn ms kmz time travel and her “potty” post at https://dvnmskmztimetravel.wordpress.com/2016/01/23/wake-me-up-before-you-go-go/   It was Kimberly’s post that had me remembering about my grandparent’s potty; Thanks Kimberly for the reminder. Please check out her “potty” post – it was quite entertaining! Although … Continue reading →

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It’s National Handwriting Day: January 23, 2016

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Today, January 23rd, is National Handwriting Day – so named in honor of John Hancock’s birthday; an honor bestowed upon him as the first signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. When was the last time you put pen to … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Family Heirlooms… telling their stories: Coca-Cola Thermometer

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

When “heirlooms” aren’t identified, and their stories never told, then they often become items that are tossed or sold – as they have no history, no ties to the family. So take the time to identify your family heirlooms history and … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Family Heirlooms… telling their stories: The Egg Basket

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

When “heirlooms” aren’t identified, and their stories never told, then they often become items that are tossed or sold – as they have no history, no ties to the family. So take the time to identify your family heirlooms history and … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Family Heirlooms… telling their stories: Grandmama McKinley’s Kitchen Must Haves!

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

When “heirlooms” aren’t identified, and their stories never told, then they often become items that are tossed or sold – as they have no history, no ties to the family. So take the time to identify your family heirlooms history and … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Family Heirlooms… telling their stories: The Embroidered Signature Tablecloth

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

When “heirlooms” aren’t identified, and their stories never told, then they often become items that are tossed or sold – as they have no history, no ties to the family. So take the time to identify your family heirlooms history and … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – Welcome 2016

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Well we’ve finally reached Day 365, and tomorrow we start counting another year down – a new continuing circle of events… Its been a long year and even though I didn’t blog a weekly ancestor story this year in the … Continue reading →

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