Blog Archives
Backroads Boutique Crawl – Jacksonville Area – May 21-23, 2021The Backroads Boutique Crawl from May 21-23 is just around the corner! Make your reservation now to make Blessings on State
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The Blessings of Hospitality: Hosting a Children’s Tea PartyWhen I was young, we visited my grandmother in upstate New York each summer. Grandma lived in a beautiful big home with
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These are “My People”Growing up, I often heard the phrase, “My People,” especially when I was around people from the South. It was a
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You’re Never Too Old to Learn!Earlier PAII Conference Photo with those fabulous Beekman Boys It Pays to Associate with Others that Share Your
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The Sun’ll Come Up…. Time Zones and Time ChangesIt’s Daylight Saving Time! …Why? There are a few things that I can readily identify that I don’t process
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What’s the Difference Between a Bed and Breakfast and a Hotel?There are actually many differences between staying in a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) and a hotel. Design: Blessings on
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Be My Valentine!Valentine’s Day brings back memories. When I was growing up, my grandma from upstate New York sent us annual
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How Does YOUR Garden Grow?This summer’s been a HOT one with many days over 100 degrees, almost no rain, and city-wide watering
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And… We Have Snow!Finally, happily, I can report that we’ve had a measurable snowfall this season! If you look closely, you may
... moreWinter in the MidwestI’m a Midwesterner. I grew up in the Heartland. Farm country, cold winters, snow drifts, the whole works! I
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Decking the Halls… Yes, I have Elves!Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year at Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast! First and foremost, it
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