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How a Child’s Simple Counting Took Me Back in Time
As I stood in the ladies' room during a recent trip, I couldn't help but overhear the sweet conversation between a mother and her young...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Mar 42 min read
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From New Beginnings to New Horizons: Highlights of 2024 and Excitement for 2025
2024 was a year of transformation for me, as it brought a pivotal career change that opened up opportunities to travel in a whole new...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Jan 16 min read
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Y'all, I'm Getting Organized!!
For real, this is new. I've always wanted to be organized, but I've never quite made it. I'm determined to tackle that at my new house...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Jan 1, 20233 min read
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New Home for the Holidays
It's been a long time since I wrote a blog post and a lot has happened! The biggest thing is that my hubby and I built a house and...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Dec 30, 20224 min read
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Painter's Starter Kit
Let's be honest, when I start a new hobby, I want all the things. Let me repeat myself. All. The. Things. It's a problem really! I...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Sep 14, 20203 min read
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A Little Buffalo Plaid on a Saturday Afternoon
I can’t lie! I love buffalo plaid. I love red and black. I love black and white. I love it all. I even like to paint it. I’ve found...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Sep 8, 20202 min read
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Missing Mom
My mom passed away in July of 2008. She was my best friend and I miss her every single day. She would have been 90 this month. She's...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Apr 8, 20204 min read
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My Granola Recipe
Last week, I went live on Facebook and made homemade granola. Several people asked for the recipe, so here it is! Please note, I didn't...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Apr 7, 20202 min read
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The Creative Clique RETREAT
We are less than 3 weeks out from the first Creative Clique Retreat, January 24 - 26, 2020 at the Riverview Inn in Clarksville, Tennessee!...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Jan 8, 20201 min read
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The Creative Clique Virtual Paint Club is here!
This month, I am starting something new and I am so excited about it! Every month, I will be offering a new ceramic and door hanger...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Dec 28, 20192 min read
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Must Have Monday - Edition 5
I’ve been out of touch for a couple of weeks, busy with my day job. I am the event director at a large veteran event in Clarksville,...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Sep 30, 20192 min read
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Must Have Monday - Edition 4
Y'all, I have missed the past couple of weeks, but you have been on my mind! Between paint parties and my day job, I've been running...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Sep 2, 20193 min read
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Must Have Mondays - Take 3
I can't believe another week has passed so quickly! School has started, my baby is driving, and I am less than 44 days from my biggest...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Aug 11, 20193 min read
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Monday Must Haves - Aug 5
Last week was a great week of travel, with both good business and great family time. I had a business trip that took me to Columbus and...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Aug 4, 20192 min read
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Monday Must Haves - Edition 1
There are so many cool things out there that I love.. I thought it would be fun to drop a few of them for you to check out each Monday. ...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Jul 29, 20192 min read
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100 Days of Bible Promises
A few weeks ago, a Facebook friend started posting photos of this very cool devotional book that she had started. It looked so...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Jul 18, 20192 min read
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Our Favorite Dessert in Italy
My wonderful husband recently took me on a big vacation to Italy to celebrate my big birthday. We had an amazing time and did not have a...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Jul 15, 20193 min read
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The Business of Busy
I don't know about you, but I have a lot going on in my life. Some would say that I am "busy". I have a full time job that often...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Jun 27, 20192 min read
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My Special Birthday Cake
My mom was not a fantastic cook. She had a couple of specialties, but we ate a lot that came from jars, boxes and cans. She was,...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Jun 16, 20192 min read
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Today is the First Day of my 50th Year!
It's the first day of my 50th year! I'm 50!! How did that happen? I really can't wrap my mind around this fact, though, to be honest,...
Frances Smith Manzitto
Jun 15, 20193 min read
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