SENIOR LADY: SECRET FRAGRANCE PROFILE!

Several years ago, I was a perfume oil sales

 person.  The perfume oil company I worked

 for taught a class on perfume classification.

We learned:

PERFUME TYPES:

Eau de Cologne

Eau de Parfum

Eau de Toilette

Perfume Oil 

FRAGRANCE CLASSIFICATION:

Floral 

Oriental

Woody 

Fresh 

Members in the class dabbed on perfume 

samples. Each member helped each other 

develop the a fragrance profile. We found 

out which perfume notes worked best 

with our body chemistry.  This useful

information created great sales people.

We could help our customers purchase

perfume oils that enhanced their body 

chemistry.  

I later discovered that some perfume's

 notes can be altered by a person's body 

chemistry. I bought perfumes that smelled 

great in the bottle. However, the scent

had medicinal/ antiseptic odor after 

I put it on my body.  I gave these 

perfumes way to friends.  

The information I learned about 

perfume types was very helpful.

I could buy lightly scented perfumes

 for everyday use. The perfumes with

strong long-lasting scents could be 

worn for special occasions, 

Eventually, I kept things simple.

I just bought perfumes the gave 

me the most compliments from 

people.  Perfumes with Oriental 

and Woody notes worked best 

with my body chemistry.

I buy designer perfumes when

they are on sale. They can cost 

a lot depending on brand name 

and design  of the perfume

bottle or decanter.  I did

find a perfumer online that

 sells designer body oils. She 

let's me choose:

Bottle style:

Refillable, Spray or Roll-on 

Bottle size:

2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz

The perfume oils are made with 

quality base oils and notes. Only

a small amount is needed since 

the fragrance last a long time.

 

 

SENIOR LADY: FOOD OF LOVE, VALENTINE'S DAY!

 I love to cook and bake.   My food servings  have changed.

I no longer have a family of four to cook for.  The "empty

nester" now describes my persona. I only prepare 

large meals during the holidays.

I can focus my attention on Valentine's Day.

This year I want to prepare a delicious meal 

for my Significant Other. This meal will 

include nice wine and  healthy sized entree 

 and dessert. I am still planning my menu.

Here are some of my ideas for the meal:

MAN FOOD:

ENTREE:

T-bone steak, Cheesy Potatoes, Tossed Salad:

Italian Sausage Lasagna & POTATOES Tossed Salad

Roasted Cornish Hens, Mac & Cheese, Italian Green Beans 

Birria Taquitos, Jalapeno Cheese Nachos, Mexican Pinto Beans 

MAN FOOD:

DESSERTS:

CHERRY CHEESE PIE

HEART CHOCOLATE MAYO CAKE

HEART CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

VALENTINE'S DAY BARK

MAN FOOD:

BREAD:

Garlic Texas Toast

Hawaiian Sweet Rolls 

Honey Kissed Corn Muffins

Brioche Rolls 

DRINKS:

CHAMPAGNE 

SPUMANTE

WINTER SANGRIA 

SPARKLING BLUSH CIDER 

SPARKLING MANGO CIDERS TO 

I will furnish recipes for some of the dishes on

 the menu in:  SENIOR LADY: FOOD OF LOVE:

VALENTINE'S DAY #2.

I am in the process planning the Valentine 's Day 

Tablescape. Ideas for the decor are being found

at craft stores, dollar stores, and online sites. 

VALENTINE'S DAY LOVE SONGS:

Michael Bolton, To Love Somebody:

https://youtu.be/s1BDlJvr8yQ?feature=shared

Luther Vandross: Here & Now:

https://youtu.be/0u_u4nlYmNs?feature=shared 

Larry Graham: One In A Million: 

https://youtu.be/nmjAozP2UUs?feature=shared

NEW YEAR'S GREETING!

Wishing everyone lots of 

love & blessings in 

2025!!

SENIORS LADY: MINI DACHSHUND CHRISTMAS TREE!

 

When I see parents with kids jumping 

up and down, I smile. They are in the

 toy aisle of a department store. The 

kids are discussing what toy they 

want for Christmas. 

Some of the kids over age nine lead 

their parents to the Electronics 

Department for view of  latest cell

 phone, notebook, and computer

accessories. 

My children are grown, so I no 

longer endure discussions about

 trendy toys and electronics.

I am a purple lover and usually

put up purple Christmas decor.

I wasn't feeling up to doing that 

this year.

 I was Christmas shopping with

my Mom.  I spotted a display of 

mini Christmas ornaments. There 

were packets of gold dachshunds 

dressed in red Santa outfits. This 

was the cutest ornaments I had

 seen this year. I have a dachshund 

mix dog, so I had to buy every packet 

I could find. Only three packets 

were left. Now I needed a mini 

tree to put the ornaments on.

None were in stock at this 

store. I visited a couple of 

Dollar Stores and finally

found a mini tree.

MINI DACHSHUND CHRISTMAS TREE!

Need:

Mini Green Christmas Tree 

( 11 in DIA x 18 in H)

( 2 ) packets  3 Mini Ornaments:

Dachshunds with Santa Outfits 

1 packet Mini Decorative Bells 

( 16 count, Gold & Red )

Red Mini Tree Topper 

Red MINI Tree Skirt 

1 Set Clear Mini LED Lights: 

( 15 Lights, 4.6 ft. )

Remove tree from box. Assemble

 & insert 3 foot stands on bottom 

of tree. See Instructions on box.

Remove ornaments from packets.

Decorate tree with dogs and bells in

 desired pattern. 

Note:

Hanger cord in packet with

 the bells. You must cut 4-5 inch 

piece for each bell. Insert cord

 in top of the bell. Tie a knot and

 hang bell on tree, alternating

gold & red bells.  

Place tree topper on top stem of the tree. 

 May need to fold stem to make tree topper 

fit secure.

Arrange tree skirt around the tree. 

Place batteries in light box. Straighten 

out the string of lights. Lights ready

 to string on tree in desired pattern.

TIPS:

**   Used Christmas towel for my 

tree skirt. Mini Red tree skirts 

out of stock.

** Already had red angel topper.

Use your desired red, gold, or white 

mini tree topper.

**   Substituted green tree hangers 

for gold cord. Not enough gold cord 

for 16 bells!

SENIOR LADY: THRIFTY CHRISTMAS GIFTING 🎄🎁⛄

I love some parts of the Christmas season.

I love the reason for the season, the birth 

of Jesus Christ:

"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou

 shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save

 his people from their sins." 

Matthew 1:21 

I enjoy planning my Christmas menu.

The week of Christmas is the busiest

for me. I live in a household full of 

men and only one son can cook.

Gifts are given during the Christmas 

season to express love and good will.

This Bible verse reveals that baby Jesus

received gifts:

"And when they ( Wise Men ) were come

 into the house, they saw the young child

 with Mary his mother, and fell down, 

and worshipped him: and when they had

 opened their treasures, they presented 

unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense,

 and myrrh." 

Buying gifts for my family was easy in the

 beginning. My sons' circled what they 

wanted in a catalog that came in the mail.

They laid the circled pages on the kitchen 

table for me to see.  I began Christmas

shopping in October so I wouldn't be 

stressed out at the end of the season.

Designer clothes, cell phones, and 

computers changed my desire to 

buy Christmas gifts. Now my sons'

receive money and gifts cards so 

they can buy what they want.

Now most of my friends and family

 are retired.  We're on fixed incomes.

We still meet for lunch and exchange

Christmas gifts. We appreciate our 

gifts even though they aren't very 

expensive. I still start Christmas

shopping in October to decrease

my stress level.  I buy sale items 

from Department Stores. Others 

items are purchased from Discount

Stores at shopping centers.

Items: Gift List:

FLEECE THROWS: 50 IN X 60 IN

CHRISTMAS SCENES GIFT CARD BOXES, 

MONOGRAM ORNAMENT:

GLITTERY INITIALS ( 2 1/2 IN X 4 IN),

LIGHT UP LED NECKLACE ( 6 LED BULBS),

MEMO BOOK WITH PEN( IMAGE OF DOG)

OTHER GIFT IDEAS:

Matching set of kitchen towels, dish cloth, oven mit

Set of Wooden Kitchen Tools in Colorful jar/bucket

Scented Body Lotions & Soaps

Fancy Deco Bottles Sparkling Juice/ Cider

Mini Christmas Tree with Mini Ornaments & Tree Skirt

Set of Christmas Glasses/ Dessert Plates 

Pairs of Women's Trouser Socks

Pairs of Men's Dress Socks 

Women's Sleep Shirts ( One Size Fits Most)

Men's Sleep Pant with ( Average Size with

 Adjustable Strings)

STOCKING STUFFER IDEA FOR KIDS:

SENIOR LADY: CHRISTMAS BULB ORNAMENTS!

 

I was watching videos and looking through

Christmas catalogs recently.  I was needing 

ideas for my DIY Christmas Decor and 

gifts. I finally spotted a craft that required 

materials that were easy to find in most 

stores. The  craft was simple and I had 

most of the embellishments on hand.

Apparently this craft was the trend 

three years ago.  I didn't notice it on 

the craft channels. This craft used

 light bulbs. I couldn't fInd the old 

fashion incadescent light bulbs.

The store I was shopping at only 

had single packs of 60 watt bulbs. 

The 2 count LED chandelier light 

 bulbs were the best choice. I had

 to create my own design for these 

40 watt light bulbs. The online video

that I watched used recycled 60 watt

 light bulbs. They were decorated to

resemble  snowmen.

 BULB CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS 

NEED:

(3) 2-pack 40  Watt Chandelier bulbs 

Embellishments:

Adhesive Green Diamond Wrap 

Diamond Gold Pearl Wrap 

12 Count Green & Red Mini Bows 

7 Red & Green Pipe Cleaners 

Mini Red Berries (80-90)

Mini Greenery ( 6-7 Pieces )

Assorted 90 count:

Red, Green, & White Pom Poms

Red, Green, & White Ribbon, 5/8 Inch 

Red Satin Ribbon, 5/8 Inch with:

 Words Merry Christmas 

TOOLS:

Glue Gun & Glue Sticks

Scissors 

  

Lay out embellishments & decide which

ones to place on the bulbs. Freely use my 

 decorated bulbs as inspiration. These bulbs

 have a white panel with words written on

them. I decided to cover the panels with

 embellishments. I left the bulb portion

exposed.  The diamond wrap has adhesive

 but I still added glue to make gems more

 secure. The berries were removed from 

their stems with scissors. I added them 

one at a time, on the panel.  Secured them 

with hot glue. 

I cut small leaves & vines off picks & bushes. 

They were hot glued on the white panel 

of the bulb. 

I have a collection of odds and ends

 from previous craft projects. However,

 the mini bows, gems, and pom poms

 were bought from a Dollar Store. 

Embellishment like beads, buttons,

ribbons, and gems can be used for 

Christmas crafts once you have a

 design you want to try. 

SENIOR LADY: TOO MANY EARRINGS HOLDER!

I love large earrings and include them 

in my jewelry collection. I have hoop 

earrings in several colors. I was able 

to find an online  site that sold Retro

 70's, 2-3 inch hoop earrings in 

different colors. I was so happy

 to have a 12 count set of the 

hoops shipped  to me last year. 

 There are large teardrop earrings 

made from in wood, gold, and silver 

also in my jewelry box.  Searching

 through my jewelry box for the 

earrings to match my outfits became 

a daily hassle. 

I searched online for a  solution 

for displaying my earrings. There

we're not many jewelry displays 

that hung on the wall. 

I watched  several craft videos 

and finally found an answer to

my problem. A few ladies used

dollar store picture frames to 

display their jewelry.  I thought

this was a great idea. I could

recycle larger picture frames

from thrift stores, if a  larger 

jewelry display was needed.

Some crafters used foam 

sheets, embroidery cloth,

 and mesh kitchen drawer 

liners in the frame. Light

blue was the color I needed.

My bedroom and bathroom 

are painted light blue. The

jewelry frames will be hung

 on the wall like a painting. 

Light blue items was not 

 stocked at  stores I shopped at. 

The kitchen section at my local

 dollar store had  light blue

microfiber pot holders.

The pot holders had mesh  

liners sewn on the back. My 

earrings with the French

hook could be hung on

the mesh liner.

PICTURE FRAME EARRING HOLDER

NEED:

8x11 Picture Frame

2 pack microfiber

pot holders 

Colored mini paper clips

TOOLS:

Scissors 

Glue gun & glue sticks 

Ruler

Remove the black panel, ad sheet,

and glass panel from the frame. 

Lay picture frame face down.

Lay white cardboard border

face down in the frame. Use

scissors to cut pot holder 

fabric to fit the 8x11 frame. 

The glass panel can be used

 as a guide to measure pot 

holder fabric, if ruler not 

available. 

The mesh needs to show in

 the front of the frame. The

colored  fabric will be visible 

behind the mesh. 

The picture frame earring holder 

is ready to be hung up. The

hooks on the back of the

 earrings can be placed in the 

mesh holes.  Place pairs of

earrings in desired arrangement.

I have hoop earrings with French clips, 

hinged backs, and push backs. I added

 mini light blue paper clips in the mesh

 holes. Open up the paper clips. One end

 goes in the mesh holes and the other 

end holds the hoop area of the earrings.

 

 

The picture frame earring holders

make great gifts for birthdays and 

Christmas. This gift can be created 

for less than five dollars!!