The Finer Things in Life

I’m Pregnant! Now What?

May 14, 2012

Whether this is your first or, um, fifth, those two little lines can come as quite a shock. A happy surprise, a much-prayed for addition, or an Are Your Kidding Me?! aside, it's time to grow a baby. So now what? One of the amazing, miracle … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Family Life, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Weekend Wanderings

May 11, 2012

On Forcing Children to Share {and Socialism} ~ BINGO! (But I still forget sometimes, namely when the whining reaches new heights.) Well I Didn't Expect to Meet Her in Tanzania ~ Ouch. This one pokes at me. How to Miss a Childhood ~ Most … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Finer Things, Finer Things Friday

Chicken Salsa Nachos

May 9, 2012

You know how I love our loaded tostadas, right? This is the same love, only different. Load them up however you choose! *** Sticky chicken has lots of flavor if made as directed. If you're starting with plain chicken, you … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Main Dish - Chicken

So THAT’S where it went!

May 9, 2012

In a growing family of six, I tend to find things in odd places every once in a while. The other day when I grabbed my mixer to whip up some bread, I had to laugh. When I called my daughter over to investigate, we laughed together. "So … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Finer Things, Just for Fun

Cash in My Wallet

May 8, 2012

We're doing this cash thing! As the debate rages on between the benefits of paying with cash, debit, or credit (responsibly!), we've decided to (mostly) go where we've never gone before... green. Having no debt to begin with, I'm rather … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Debt-Free Living, Frugal Philosophy

Nine is Halfway to Eighteen

May 7, 2012

As of yesterday, we have a nine year old living in our home. She's spunky and sassy, bold and beautiful. She is my heart. She is my Mini Me. I'm not sad about her growing up. Yes, she was a gorgeous baby, early talker and do-er, and … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Family Life, Motherhood

Good Thing We Have a Big Bed {Finer Things Friday}

May 4, 2012

My husband and I share an antique double bed. When I'm not too busy whining and complaining about how small it is and how "maybe we could get a queen" (because the king we moved here with is simply way too big for our bedroom), it's big enough for … [Keep reading…]

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Mother’s Day Sweepstakes from Retail Me Not {And why Amy’s husband is not allowed to buy her jewelry.}

May 3, 2012

Recently, Retail Me Not, the largest online coupon site in the United States, polled moms about what they really want for Mother's Day, and yes, 73% of moms responded that they do want a gift for Mother’s Day. Are you in the majority? 34% of … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Finer Things, Reviews/Giveaways/Blog Stuff

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

May 3, 2012

I won't claim that any of these are authentic, but I can assure you they are tasty and easy! If you need a dish with Tex-Mex flare for May 5, give one a try! Seven Layer Tex-Mex Dip Smothered Beans and Rice Burritos Taco … [Keep reading…]