November 28, 2008: Living Simply Saturday: Keeping Christmas Simple and some Birthday Party Fun
As you may have guessed by the title, I'm taking a week off from the book I've been going through. :) While I'm skipping a week, might as well skip one more, right? I've got something special planned for next Saturday, that I'm really looking forward to!
Christmas seems to be one of the most difficult ...
November 27, 2008: Happy (American) Thanksgiving!
I was just commenting to my husband last night that my traffic seems oddly low and slow. He wisely said, "Hmm, maybe because it's American Thanksgiving tomorrow." Oh yeah. You think? :)
I hope y'all are thoroughly enjoying wonderful times with your loved ones, and please, a second helping of turkey and pumpkin pie, just ...
November 27, 2008: Last harvest of the season
Goodbye, my beloved garden.We've had some good times, you and I. You were so patient with me while I fumbled around, making mistakes, ruining perfectly good seeds, weathering the poor weather, letting you get mildew. You never took it out on me, but just kept letting me learn at my own speed, surprising me with ...
November 26, 2008: Christmas Traditions- the Jesse Tree
As we approach the Christmas season this year, we wanted to find a way to more purposefully celebrate Christ's coming and to talk about it with our children. I didn't even have to search for it, but God just dropped it in my lap, my husband loved the idea and I can't wait for us ...
November 25, 2008: You know it might be time to turn on the heat when…
...you find this at nap time!I remembered a comment from someone a little while back when I was looking for help in dealing with a cold house. They suggested wearing nightcaps to bed. I figured winter hats would work, so I tried it the other night and the kids didn't seem to mind it, and ...
November 25, 2008: making fruit leather
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November 24, 2008: Couponing- Was it really worth it?
I would say the jury is still out on the benefits of couponing within a whole foods diet. Here's how my savings went on Saturday:QFC:Seventh Generation Dish Soap- $3.89 (with advantage card)$1.00 off coupon hereTotal- $2.89Darigold 8 oz Sour Cream- $1.59$0.40 off coupon (in-store dispenser)Total- $1.19Total before coupons- $5.97Total after coupons- $4.43Saved: $1.54Sadly, ...
November 23, 2008: Trace minerals make a major difference
**For all those looking for the outcome of the couponing experiment, rest assured, it's coming soon! We just got in from Seattle about an hour ago (on Sunday night), and I'll put the post together as soon as I can!**
Sure, we all know that it's important to get the "biggies" (macrominerals) into our diet: calcium, ...
November 21, 2008: Living Simply Saturday: Placing our Trust
This week's chapter (Ch.6) in From Clutter to Clarity hits home with me (though they all do, for the most part). This quote got my attention quickly:"Companies fold. Investments disappoint. Friendships end. The illusion of good health vanishes with one phone call from the doctor. In our ever-changing world, life fluctuates from minute to minute. ...
November 21, 2008: Happy Birthday Abbie
My favorite little girl is turning 4 today. Four. Can you believe it? I can't. Four just sounds so old (and yes, I know that I'll be back next year saying, "Sniff... my baby's turning five... I just can't believe how old she's getting!").I received some wonderful advice last night from a mom who's a ...
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