Living for Giving

October 21, 2008
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Stewardship is not always a popular topic in local churches.  Often it invokes negative images or experiences.  But stewardship is a gift from God, a spiritual discipline and a means of God's grace. The above message from Bishop Kenneth L. Cardner … [Keep reading…]

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Oh, the Things They Say!

October 20, 2008

Each of the following statements is a future blog post all its own, but sometimes a Mama must take a minute to relish her kids' creativity, imperfect speech, and their way with words.  Here's what I've been hearing at my house:   "We a team, … [Keep reading…]

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Floss Your Rolls

October 20, 2008
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A quick tip for making pretty cinnamon rolls:  don't slice them, floss them!  Using unflavored waxed dental floss, slide the floss under the rolls. Bring the ends of the floss up, cross and pull. No more squishy rolls! Pretty, … [Keep reading…]

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Menu Plan Monday, 10/20

October 19, 2008

Last week's MPM was a great resource for me this week as I planned my menu around what we already have in the house.  (My addiction to cheese really surfaces when we're almost out!  It will have to stretch this week!)  Thanks, ladies!  Here's … [Keep reading…]

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Frugal Living in a Tiny Town

October 17, 2008

A warm Finer Things welcome to Money Saving Mom visitors!  For all the rest of you, head on over to Crystal's awesome money saving blog to check out my latest guest post:  Frugal Living in a Tiny Town. **Note:  This is not my post office.  It … [Keep reading…]

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Pie

October 14, 2008
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I should have titled this post "The Day Amy Became My Very Best Friend."  Seriously.  This cheesecake is that good!  My husband requests it for our anniversary, Valentine's Day, his birthday, Father's Day... Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Pie Pie … [Keep reading…]

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Snuggled up with a Good Book

October 14, 2008
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The days are getting shorter; the evenings cooler.  We recently pulled out my favorite article of kids' clothing... footie jammies!  So cute, so warm and cozy.  Definitely one of the finer things.    During the fall and winter months, we are … [Keep reading…]

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Pizza Braid

October 13, 2008
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Homemade pizza is all the rage these days in menu planning and recipe sites.  We love homemade pizza, too, but sometimes it's fun to have a pizza switch up.  This pizza braid fits the bill; it's tasty, easy to prepare, and beautiful!  Serve slices … [Keep reading…]

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Menu Plan, 10/13

October 12, 2008

Feeling rather adventurous this week... all of the included links (except for the taco soup leftovers) are yummy looking new-to-me recipes!  Sunday, 10/12 waffles, sausage, eggs leftovers (taco soup, burritos) stuffed shells, green beans, … [Keep reading…]

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