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Throwback: Olivia Newton-John’s last trip to Ireland

Pic: Instagram/Newbridge Silver Olivia Newton-John tragically passed away at the age of 73. Tributes have poured in for the Grease star from everyone who was inspired by her acting and singing career. The Australian star actually visited Ireland in 2019 where she was joined by Amy Huberman to unveil her exhibition at the Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons. VIP Magazine featured an interview with the icon at the time, so here is what she had to say during her last visit to Ireland in 2019. It’s even more poignant now. Pic: Instagram/Amy Huberman On legendary movie Grease and the iconic costumes… The film was huge when it opened, but none of us could have predicted we’d still be talking...

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Throwback: Olivia Newton-John’s last trip to Ireland

Pic: Instagram/Newbridge Silver Olivia Newton-John tragically passed away at the age of 73. Tributes have poured in for the Grease star from everyone who was inspired by her acting and singing career. The Australian star actually visited Ireland in 2019 where she was joined by Amy Huberman to unveil her exhibition at the Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons. VIP Magazine featured an interview with the icon at the time, so here is what she had to say during her last visit to Ireland in 2019. It’s even more poignant now. Pic: Instagram/Amy Huberman On legendary movie Grease and the iconic costumes… The film was huge when it opened, but none of us could have predicted we’d still be talking...

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RINGS Made From Silverware

These are authentic handmade spoon rings crafted from upcycled silver plated flatware and wrapped in an overlapped band. Silver plated spoon rings give that vintage silver look, without braking the bank. Choose from 33 different styles ranging from floral to Victorian, and boho to minimalist. Because these are made from actuals spoons and forks, they are only adjustable with basic hand tools. Add personalized engraving or stamping to most styles. These are available in the link below…   Find it HERE…

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25 Coolest Glass Straws

  1. Youngever Youngever Reusable Glass Straws Assortment, 9 inches, Eco Friendly with Brush (16 Pack Clear) Eco friendly most of the plastic straws will end up in our ocean killing marine animals We choose to reuse to rid the oceans of discarded plastic Safe and healthy dont risk your health by using single use plastic straws Plastic straws contains the dangerous chemical bpa potentially causing hormonal disruptions early puberty obesity and even cancer Glass straws are safe to be used in cold or hot drinks Glass straw assortment shop once to get straws for all purpose Narrow for soda wide for smoothie and bubble tea Whether you and your family like to use straight or bent narrow or wide...

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First Frugal Friday of August 2022

Welcome to Friday!  My Frugal Week The Sweetweepeets consignment sale starts at the end of this month. I’m still going through stuff here to add to the sale. On Tuesday I went through the silverware drawer. When I find silverware secondhand I buy it and take out the pieces I want to keep. This leaves silverware I don’t need in another drawer. I went through that drawer and added what we don’t want to the consignment sale  pile.  This week I called our electric company to talk about our electric bill. We average a usage rate of $220 per month and that is for an all electric house. We have no other utility bills such as gas or water.  Bailey and I...

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