The Finer Things in Life

Links to Learn From

April 21, 2009

What's working for me this week? The gorgeous Kansas weather! We spent this 75° afternoon and evening at a high school track meet, cheering on our favorite athletes. Reading inspiring thoughts and new-to-me ideas from some of my favorite … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Just for Fun

Prom Week 2009

April 20, 2009

Perhaps it's not enough that he coaches football, basketball and track (ahem); Lance is also co-sponsor for the junior class. In Tiny Town, that equals a big prom week for the two of us. Just because I'm a curious sort of gal, how many of you … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Just for Fun, Tiny Town

Loaded Tostadas

April 20, 2009

Black bean tostadas assemble quickly and taste great for a light lunch or meatless meal, but for a hearty spring or summer supper we like to load 'em up! A fun, filling alternative to the wimpy taco, this meal has the makings of a do-it-yourself … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Main Dish - Beef, Recipes

FTF: Quiet Morning Moment

April 16, 2009

This morning I was standing at the stove cooking breakfast, still in a bit of a morning stupor, when Lance leaned in. "She's reading to them," he whispered with a smile. So I turned around and the fog cleared. I inhaled the sight, sound, and … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Finer Things Friday

Save ‘Till It Hurts

April 16, 2009

My parents give pretty practical advice. Funny how long it took me to realize that in some areas *ahem*, but still... there is one phrase my mom used to utter that has been our saving grace financially. "Save 'Till it Hurts" I may have balked at … [Keep reading…]

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A Whole Lot of Baking Going On

April 15, 2009

While I can't claim it all for myself, there's a whole lot of baking going on in cyberville. At 38 weeks pregnant, Crystal's been doing some nesting in her kitchen and invited us all (pregnant or not!) to join her. As for me, I baked and sliced … [Keep reading…]

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Look Mom, No (Training) Wheels

April 14, 2009

Bribed Told a little Someone at 10:00 Saturday morning that she'd get a new bike for her birthday if she'd ditch the training wheels. As of 10:15 Saturday morning, look's like Someone's Parents need to do some shopping... More Wordless … [Keep reading…]