The Finer Things in Life

Finer Things This Week

April 12, 2013

The tagline of this blog has long been Embracing the Extraordinary in Every Day. I know I post on much more than that, but I like to thread the theme through as much as I can, because I truly do believe that's where the joy resides ~ in the every … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Finer Things, Finer Things Friday

Pregnancy and Baby Bundle for $7.20

April 11, 2013

We've had some great conversations around here in the last few years! Some of my favorites have been those surrounding healthy and natural pregnancy, labor and delivery, and babies. Many of you found me when I wrote the Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me? … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Family Life, Pregnancy and Childbirth

What else do I need?

April 10, 2013

She has a lengthy and varied list of birthday wishes, Miss Soon-to-be-10. Basketball shoes, Nike duffle bag, sunglasses, stud earrings, knee pads, wristwatch, American Girl clothes (off the top of my head). It's hard not to want in this world. … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Family Life, Motherhood

About That Real Food Series…

April 8, 2013

I know I told you I'd write it, but I'm dragging my feet. Here's the thing, friends. People (myself included) tend to put their judgy pants on when it comes to food. While I think we've made great strides as a family to eat better and have made … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kitchen Tips and Tricks

Finer Randomness {Finer Things Friday}

April 5, 2013

We enjoyed a gorgeous Easter day at the farm on Sunday. Jumping hay bales, hunting eggs, roasting marshmallows. It was simply beautiful, and my husband's family was all together for the first time in 2 years. Perfection. Three days after … [Keep reading…]

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On Making Do

April 4, 2013

Two weeks after moving into this house, we had already scraped off the 1980's floral blue wallpaper in the living room and dining room, replaced the 30 year old carpet in the living room and kids' bedrooms, and brought the original hardwood floors in … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Debt-Free Living, Frugal Philosophy

Fuel for Busy Days

April 2, 2013

My children, they are busy! We're blessed with 5 busy bodies who like to be involved in activities and on the go. You know what? We're good with that. When we're not running to and from basketball, soccer, or baseball games, they are often outside … [Keep reading…]

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Who Forgets to Eat the Bacon?!

April 1, 2013

Last Thursday a week of less than ideal sleep was catching up with me. I woke up at my regular 6:00 time, but so did the 2yo, so my reading was short and we dove into the day, Mama a little grumpy and off kilter. I stirred up a double batch of … [Keep reading…]