Fireproof Your Marriage

November 25, 2008

As an early 10th anniversary gift, I promised Lance I would throw any scheduling out the window for our weekend getaway.  I lied.  Never an advocate for lying to your spouse (especially when celebrating 10 years of marriage), I had to make an … [Keep reading…]

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I Can Breathe!

November 24, 2008

Talk about saving the weekend!  If I can't breathe through my nose, I can't sleep.  No mouth breathing for me.  It just doesn't work.  When I woke up in our hotel room with a dry mouth and a completely stuffy nose at 4 a.m. last weekend, I … [Keep reading…]

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THE Pumpkin Dessert

November 24, 2008

Seems I'm not the only one with pumpkin on the brain at this time of year. As I've done some bloggy browsing over the last few weeks, various delectable versions of this dessert keep popping up. You may have seen it before, but let me entice you one … [Keep reading…]

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We Have a Handbag Winner!

November 23, 2008

Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers: 16 JessieLeigh, you are comment #16! The SassyKlassy handbag is yours... congratulations!  Thank you, everyone, for entering my giveaway.  If you are able, do consider buying quality, … [Keep reading…]

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Menu Plan – Thanksgiving Week {Chipped Beef Chicken Casserole}

November 23, 2008

Sunday 11/23 waffle bar at the hotel (Did you know we celebrated our 10th anniversary this weekend?) homemade chicken 'n noodle soup and turkey sandwiches at mom and dad's (when we went to pick up the kids... funny how homemade food tastes so … [Keep reading…]

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Infertility: Out of the Trenches

November 21, 2008

I can be found over at JessieLeigh's Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles today, sharing an overview of our battle with infertility.  There is much more to say, but I simply can't fit it all into one post!  While you're there, stick around for … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Gratitude, Healthy Habits

Chicken Fried Steak (Country Fried Steak)

November 20, 2008

When we order our beef, we usually have some round steak made into chicken fries.  All that means is that it's cut it into serving-size pieces and tenderized.  It's so tender that it tears sometimes when I'm fixing chicken fried steak.  If you're … [Keep reading…]

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Buy Handmade (and a GIVEAWAY!)

November 18, 2008

You know, the more flimsy plastic Made in China I see in stores this year, the more I want to rebel.  Anyone with me?  I still have my year-round gift stash in the basement (gotta love those bargains for kids' birthday gifts, grab bags, etc.) but … [Keep reading…]

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Picture Perfect

November 17, 2008

There's not much to say here.  I'll let the pictures do the talking.  I'm so very grateful that we live close to my parents and my siblings.  (Definitely a Finer Thing!)  I'm grateful that my kids are making memories with their grandparents and … [Keep reading…]

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