February 25, 2015
by sarah
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This recipe struck my interest because it was billed as a cold remedy. I simplified it with what I had already and had time for (no grating). Carrot Ginger Smoothie Ingredients 2 carrots chopped 1 apple pealed and chopped small/medium … Continue reading
February 24, 2015
by sarah
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I am not very churchy. I have become more active at a local church recently. This year I considered doing something for Lent. What is meaningful and doable in forty days? I saw this and I was sold: 40 bags … Continue reading
February 21, 2015
by jenny
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Our dog has thin short hair. We really don’t “dress” her too often, but she certainly isn’t an “all-weather dog.” I’ve made her a fabric stash dog jacket in the past. It’s fun for me to look at patterns. Many … Continue reading
February 18, 2015
by jenny
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We are blessed by hand me downs. While our stash of hand me downs typically arrives in excellent condition, at one time or another, we often struggle with jacket zippers. Some zipper issues might take a little skill, finesse and … Continue reading
February 17, 2015
by jenny
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We are expecting more snow. Not much, but by the end of the week, we might be up over 100 inches for the past 4 weeks or so. I like snow. And being forced to stay home is something of … Continue reading
February 13, 2015
by sarah
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Happy Valentines Day!!! The former art teacher secret is out. My second grader’s teacher asked me to come in and do a Valentines Day art project with them. I went the flower route. We made bouquets for their families (one … Continue reading
February 12, 2015
by sarah
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The latest competition in my house has been to make the best phone cover drawing. It has been fun to have a rotating gallery on the back of my phone.
February 10, 2015
by sarah
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As I have mentioned before we like winter. Last winter was cold and everyone was complaining, but we embraced it because it meant skating across the street on the lake. This winter we outfitted everyone with cross county skies, snow … Continue reading
February 7, 2015
by jenny
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There is plenty of discussion out there on Lego Friends and the marketing of other pink or gender role oriented toys. My son started having an interest in Lego sets a few years ago when he was three. Since then … Continue reading
February 4, 2015
by jenny
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My oldest daughter used to be very negative when she first started elementary school, it made me nuts. We instated the tradition of Three Good Things, and while her negativity has somewhat faded, Three Good Things stuck. Now it serves less … Continue reading