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Lots of stuff to talk about from my birthday and others and easter

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Woohoo! Happy 60th birthday to me! I have officially leveled up to "Vintage Chic" status—more valuable and full of character! Big shoutout to all the Aries and Taurus folks celebrating too—may your cake be huge and your candles few! And let’s not forget, Easter’s hopping in soon, so time to stock up on chocolate before the bunnies beat us to it. Plus, mark your calendars—April 16th, you're hitting the podcast airwaves like a rockstar! So much excitement, I might need a nap just thinking about it! And as you can see, I have a brand-new logo—because even logos deserve a glow-up! It’s fresh, it’s fabulous, and it’s ready to take over the crafting world one bead at a time. Move over, Mona Lisa—there’s a new masterpiece in town! Oh, this podcast is going to be a wild ride—buckle up, folks! From the chaotic journey to Crazy Cat Lady Crafts (because let’s be real, all the best ideas come with a little bit of madness) to the struggles life throws at us, and how crafti...

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY

Oh, you bet your lucky shamrock I’m writing a blog about fun St. Patrick’s Day facts! Get ready for a pot of golden nuggets, from why St. Patrick’s original color was blue (what?!), to how Ireland once banned pints on Paddy’s Day (gasp!). Stay tuned—this blog is going to be more festive than a leprechaun at a céilí! St. Patrick’s Day was historically a "dry holiday" in Ireland because it was considered a solemn religious feast day. Alcohol Ban: From 1927 to 1979, Irish law prohibited pubs from opening on March 17th due to the holiday's religious significance. Who Was Affected: Bars and pubs across Ireland were legally required to close, though hotels were sometimes exempt. Change in 1979: The ban was lifted, and pubs were allowed to open, reflecting the shift of St. Patrick’s Day from a strictly religious occasion to a more festive, public celebration. Since then, St. Patrick’s Day has become a major cultural and international event, widely associated with parades, public...