From the monthly archives:

February 2009

Recession-Proof Your Family

February 27, 2009

It’s not about how much you make! It’s about making that amount, however large or small, work for you. You can find me over at Homemaker Barbi today, giving a little no-nonsense advice for recession-proofing your family. Check it out!

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Finer Things Friday: Jumping Rope

February 27, 2009

This week our school held their annual Jump Rope for Heart event. Our Phys. Ed. teacher does a fantastic job motivating the kids and making the two-day event exciting. So convinced of the importance of her participation, when my kindergartner called relatives for donations her pitch included “The more money you give, the more lives [...]

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Garden Plans (Part Two)

February 26, 2009

Ask and you shall receive! Thanks to my readers I’ve had much to ponder about my garden this week. Last week’s gardening post was basically a random wish list. My first garden was rather small, but very successful (we’re still enjoying peppers from our freezer). After realizing that my black thumb is now green orange, [...]

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Ebook Bargain

February 25, 2009

What a deal! My blogging buddy, FishMama, is hosting an amazing two-day-only sale for two fantastic ebooks.
The first is Pretty. Cool. Cakes: A Baker’s Dozen of Creative Birthday Cake Ideas. I’ve looked through this book and believe it to be both informative and inspirational. She has a knack for making an ordinary cake extraordinary!

FishMama’s Guide [...]

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Weekly Dillons Bargain Meal, 2/25

February 25, 2009

Bargain meal options abound at Dillons this week! Ground beef is $1.99 per pound, which is great, but I’m more excited about the other proteins on sale (I don’t purchase beef at the store). I’ll probably head straight for the chicken. Split breasts are Buy 1 Get 1 Free, which should make them $1.60 or [...]

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Lenten Devotions

February 24, 2009

As I child I was encouraged to “give up something” for Lent. For me, that often meant chocolate, or pop. My siblings would likewise give up candy or gum. Then for the next 40 days we’d make do with different treats.
The season of Lent is a time of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in preparation of [...]

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Just Another Monday

February 23, 2009

I’d love to talk about some fascinating, inspiring project I tackled today. Would be thrilled to share some earth-shattering event that happened while I was at work. But today is Monday, and Mondays at my house are usually catch up-type days. Not terribly exciting (and not terribly different from any other day). Lots of laundry. [...]

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Homemade Maple-Flavored Pancake Syrup

February 23, 2009

Living 15 miles from the nearest grocery store has taught me the value of “make do, or do without.” And in learning that, I’ve found that some of my “make do” experiments turn out to be a much preferred item in our home.
The first time we ever ran out of syrup on a pancake or [...]

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Finer Things Friday: Small Stuff

February 19, 2009

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… and again… and again. Children are easily impressed. They are Masters of The Finer Things. My oldest is a huge broccoli fan. Raw with ranch dip, if you please. Last week as I was cleaning out the fridge I found a lonely broccoli stalk. Not enough [...]

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