May 21, 2012

Easy Beach Crafts – Plaster of Paris Sand Prints

May19
beach craft plaster of paris

Since we are heading to the beach on Monday, I thought I would share this post from two years ago. Not only do I still have my box of Plaster of Paris ready for another set of prints, but we [...]

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Between the “What If’s and “If Only”

May18
fallen logs

Thirty minutes, forty-five, sixty, the minutes merge together as emotions whirl. The same woods that serve as a place of refuge and tranquility for me, now stirs desperation. This place of silence, which should be a balm to my soul, [...]

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Join Me in My Own “Tackle It” Challenge: What’s Yours?

May17
tackle it challenge

Yes, I humbly come before you now to share a little piece of my back yard bedlam. Living on acreage, in the country, creates a dream life in some respects, but when it comes to the every day upkeep of [...]

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Our Keeper’s Club & Free On-Line Sewing Classes

May16
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Sign up for Sewing Machine 911 for Free. Every Thursday afternoon, our daughter participates in a “Keeper’s Club where the girls are introduced to many “lost” arts. Personally, I was drawn to the first month’s topic because it’s something I [...]

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My Garden is Finally Planted: Organic or Not?

May16
Organic Gardening

I finally have my garden planted and with over 100 plants, I am beginning to think I may be too lazy for this huge endeavor.

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Harris Teeter Triple Coupons (5/16 – 22): Top Freebies & Good Deals

May15
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As I have started doing my Saving Nation classes, I’ve shared how Super Doubles and Triple coupon weeks are some of the favorite shopping weeks So when Harris Teeter announced Triple Coupons again this week (5/16 – 5/22, I get [...]

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Guess My Ten Minute Dinners?

May15
curry chicken sauce

#1 It’s been quite the week in our home. Last Tuesday, I shared about my desire to go back to a simpler life by sharing some of the things I want  to learn to do this summer – life skills [...]

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Homemade Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Granola Bars

May14
Homemade Granola Bars

One of the all time great “Eat on the Go” snacks in our home has always been the granola bar. With every flavor, variety and healthy option, typically our pantry shelves yields quite a few choices. But recently, as the [...]

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Mother’s Day Restaurant Freebies

May12
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Enjoy some of these free Mother’s Day restaurant freebies this weekend. Enjoy celebrating the special women in your life. For some last minute meaningful Mother’s Day ideas, check my traditions page. Bakers Square – Free Slice of Pie for Mom [...]

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Summer Fashion’s “It List” & What’s on Your Dream Shopping Splurge?

May11
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If you’ve spent any time here, you know I am one not to get caught up in a good marketing ploy. If I listened to every “can’t live without” sign, I’d have to kick the kids out of their room [...]

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