From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Menu Plan, Week of June 1

May 31, 2009

As I type this while it’s 86° in my home, I think I can safely say that summer is here! Being the cheapskate that I am, I refuse to turn the air on when a cool front is on the horizon… and I don’t plan to use the oven much until mid-week when the temps [...]

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FTF: When Cyber Friends Become Real Life Friends

May 28, 2009

In a completely spontaneous, rapid-fire emailing, quick-decision making turn of events, I got to spend Tuesday with two of my favorite bloggers!  See?! While Laura and I did meet at a birthday party once (Laura may remember nothing aside from her cooler ride that evening…), Crystal and I had been trying, unsuccessfully, to set up [...]

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Children – Natural Minimalists

May 28, 2009

Children are naturally frugal, simple beings. They crave food, shelter, and loving attention.  Pretty basic. As adults, we tend to complicate our kids’ lives unnecessarily, which can easily lead to overspending on them.  We’re the ones who give them too many choices (a room full of toys or a closet full of clothes) too many [...]

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Chicken Marinade

May 28, 2009

One of my favorite things about summer is the food.  We often fill the grill and then eat from that one cooking session for the rest of the week.  Love it! My uncle clued me in to what is now our favorite marinade for grilled chicken breasts.  It doesn’t get any easier than this! Grilled [...]

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Washing Windows

May 25, 2009

I can’t say that washing windows is my favorite way to spend sunny spring afternoons, but thanks to my mom I do know how to make them shine!  (And thanks to my children, I don’t stress when they are smudged up 10 minutes after I’ve tackled the job.) Using an old gallon-sized bucket, I pour [...]

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The Best is Yet to Come

May 25, 2009

We went to visit my brother today.  The kids know him only through our memories, but they do know him. Burdened with the weight of all there is to teach them, I was also struck once again with gratitude… for this earthly life is temporary. The best is yet to come. ————————————————- This post is [...]

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Menu Plan, Week of 5/25

May 24, 2009

I may fall flat on my face with this whole “planning all three meals” thing for the summer, but… well… it wouldn’t be the first time and it certainly won’t be the last!  Here goes – Sunday scrambled eggs, whole wheat cinnamon raisin biscuits, oranges clean out the fridge impromptu gathering at my parents’ – [...]

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Try it Tuesday: It’s a Start

May 23, 2009

I am so excited about Donielle’s new Try it Tuesday challenge!  (never mind that I’m nearly a week behind…)  What great motivation to work toward a healthier family and healthier home. Here are some things I’m trying this week. I’m trying to wrap my brain around the incredible, somewhat frightening information about food in the [...]

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Finer Things Friday: Fun Times

May 21, 2009

It’s that time again! Bring on the summer sun… … and the soggy pants.  What Finer Things are you celebrating this week? Link up and let us know! Please link to your Finer Things post and leave a link directing your readers back here. Happy Friday!

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Grocery Stewardship

May 21, 2009

In this thought-provoking post over at Faith and Family Live, Danielle asks “How much do you spend on groceries?” After adding my own thoughts and comparing my spending to that of other families, it hit me. What we spend on groceries compared to others is irrelevant. I can’t evaluate my family’s food budget next to [...]

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