The Finer Things in Life

Simply… Christmas!

December 6, 2008

Christmas is completely out of control in almost every way. Overspending, overbooking, and overdoing seems to be the societal theme... but in some ways our family likes to challenge society a bit. Here are some things we do to keep Christmas … [Keep reading…]

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Wholey Cow! Now What? {Baked Round Steak}

December 4, 2008

So, we're stocked with a quarter of beef. We've got quite the variety of beef cuts organized in our deep freeze, all for $2.36 per pound. But, now what? What do we do with all of that meat? Let's start with the familiar: hamburger. … [Keep reading…]

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Family Friendly Christmas Movies

December 3, 2008

photo credit s_herman The late fall and winter nights here in Kansas get cold. Bitter cold and windy. Not a good combination for much other than a good movie and some stove-popped popcorn... and an afghan... and maybe some hot cocoa... Here … [Keep reading…]

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Savor the ADVENTure!

December 2, 2008

I wish it would just get here already. I'm so sick of Christmas, and it's not even here yet. I can't wait for Christmas to be over. Sadly, I have heard those words while out and about recently. Even when leaving Sunday services. It hurts to … [Keep reading…]

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Festive Feast

December 1, 2008

I'm so glad it's time for Gratituesday! What a fun way to recap Thanksgiving Day at my parents' place. I'm first of all grateful that we snapped a fairly successful Christmas card photo before dinner (sans food-adorned clothing after the … [Keep reading…]

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Don’t Pitch Your Pumpkins!

December 1, 2008

If the thought of eating pumpkin anything right now makes you want to hurl one through the window... don't! Just bookmark this and read it when you feel a little less... orange. One of the benefits of traveling to Thanksgiving dinner and sharing … [Keep reading…]

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Quick Takes – Vol. 1

November 29, 2008

I found a great new place to share all of my pent-up randomness, much of which doesn't qualify for a full-blown blog post. When you're finished with my enlightenment, head on over to Conversion Diary for a healthy dose of quick takes! Yes, I … [Keep reading…]

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TT#3 – Choosing Thankfulness

November 26, 2008

Yes, I'm thankful for faith, family and friends. But let's skip the ordinary litany of Thanksgiving blessings. Here are 13 things I get to choose to be thankful for. The mountain of clothes piled on the floor, threatening to consume my girls' … [Keep reading…]