May 17, 2012

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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Are You Ready for Mother’s Day?

May10
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Since it’s been such an emotional week after our huge scare on Tuesday, I’ve been a bit out of sorts, and unfortunately, did not get around to posting some of the new Mother’s Day traditions I wanted to share. I’ve [...]

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Your Whole Life Can Change In a Terrifying Instant

May9
eddy

Taken from my post: Mealtime Magic: the Joy of an unexpected blessing. Yesterday morning, I sat at this table writing my Tasty Tuesday post about lessons that I wanted to learn. I was speaking about tangible life skills like canning [...]

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Free Mother’s Day Coupon Book

May5
MothersDayCoupons

Browse my Mother’s Day category to enjoy many more Mother’s Day tradition, craft and food ideas. Considering that Quality Time and Acts of Service are my two top “love languages,” it’s a joy to offer you this FREE printable Mother’s  [...]

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Bring Me Up to Speed: What’s the Going Rate?

May3
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Have you ever just chuckled when you are smack dab in the middle of a conversation, and then you realize if there were any outside ears listening, that person would surely raise their eyebrows and wonder about you? Yes, our [...]

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Doing Life Together

Apr30
god sized dreams bracelet

A God sized dream became realized over the weekend. 1700 women from all over the world gathered in small groups to share life together. Introverts, extroverts, single, married, leaders, followers, a magnificent paradox of people created real life community that [...]

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And I Wonder Why Teaching Phonics is so Difficult?

Apr28
English Crazy Language

Our eight year old daughter just finished reading a story to me, and unlike our eldest child who polished off The Hobbit in second grade, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy in third, this sweet blessing is slowly plodding [...]

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Join Us at our 2nd Annual Becoming Conference – Sept. 21 – 22

Apr25
Button bird designs stage

Last year, my sweet friend Jenny (Southern Savers) and I had a dream.  A dream to bring the topics that we are passionate about on our blog, and bring them in real life to our readers. Our desire was that [...]

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Simple DIY Centerpieces (using Lemons)

Apr20
decorating with lemons

There’s something about a simple, yet elegant, centerpiece that creates a beautiful ambiance on what could otherwise be a boring table.  Recently, I shared some of my fun and frugal centerpieces. After that I attended a dinner in a room [...]

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Confessions of a Mom: Dental Visit Defector

Apr19
abby

I admit it. It has taken me nearly eighteen years of mothering to finally get my act together when it comes to regularly scheduled dental visits. For years, as a young mom, I would hide my head in shame when [...]

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He is Risen Indeed!

Apr8
easter

Do you know Him? Do you know my King? He paid my debt; He gave His life for me, but the grave couldn’t hold Him, and because of this, I am FREE. This greatest sacrifice. This unfathomable gift. Hallelujah, He [...]

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Fun and Festive Bunny Napkin Fold

Apr5
Napkin Fold Bunny ears

When I entertain, I love to create and develop a simple, yet fun and elegant tablescapes on a budget. I always make sure that some unique napkin fold comes into play. Learning to fold napkins is such an easy way [...]

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Easter Bunny Sweet Trail

Apr4
Easter Bunny Graphic

Easter Bunny Sweet Trail For those of you who enjoy engaging your children’s imaginations with the Easter Bunny, you already know that your children or grandchildren look forward to the Easter Bunny every single year. There are many delightful ways [...]

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Embrace the Hair Challenge: Be Inspired – Bald is Beautiful

Mar30
heather hat

It’s been fun sharing some creative hair inspiration, and considering I am only about 1/3 of the way through my 30 days of posting ideas, it will definitely continue. What I am sharing today is the most important Hair Challenge [...]

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