Weekend Wanderings

April 20, 2013

Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World ~ "We compare ourselves (and our homes, cars, etc) to what others have, we let media (and ultimately, advertising) influence our home by not limiting screen time and we have a hard time deciphering between … [Keep reading…]

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Beautiful, Wonderful You {Finer Things Friday}

April 18, 2013

  Dear Reader, You are beautiful.  Yes, you in the sweatpants that haven't been washed since Tuesday.  You with the spit-up matted in your pony tail.  You in the business suit, feet throbbing.  You who got up too early because … [Keep reading…]

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On Prom and Pretty Fingernails {Giveaway}

April 18, 2013
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My annual prom date was last Saturday!  This was our seventh year in a row to attend prom together, and my 9yo daughter was pretty much appalled that I would wear the same dress I wore... four years ago.  I told her I'm pretty sure no one would … [Keep reading…]

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Keep it Simple {Real Food}

April 17, 2013
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Why do we complicate things so much?  What's with the "it's not good enough" tendency?  It's not good enough to eat more fruits and veggies.  They need to be organic, locally grown, fermented, from jars with BPA-free lids not cans... It's … [Keep reading…]

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A Day in the Life ~ April

April 16, 2013
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{You can catch up on the monthly Day in the Life posts here.} So. This is what the clock said when I remembered it was April 15.  Whoops!  Truth?  My first thought was, "Oh my word.  How embarrassing.  I haven't accomplished a thing yet … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Family Life

Menu Plan, Week of 4/14

April 15, 2013

I've got pictures of last week's groceries and some thoughts on how to get more real foods in your belly ready to post later today.  Hint?  Keep it simple!  In the meantime, here's what we'll be eating. Sunday, April 14 oatmeal with … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Menu Plans

Finer Things This Week

April 12, 2013
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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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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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What else do I need?

April 10, 2013
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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