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Loving the Little Years

Books.  I love books.  I could read hours.  As a mother of six this really is not possible very often.  But occasionally there is a book that demands to be read and read as quickly as possible!  Loving the Little … Continue reading

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Preparing to Travel with Children

I love to travel! Packing–not so much.  Unpacking not at all! BUT I will do both of those horrid tasks if it means we can take a trip.   Now before you get the idea that I am a world traveller, … Continue reading

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Dating with a Large Family

Mix six children, no family close by, crazy schedules, and baby sitters living 40 minutes away and there is a recipe for a marriage going stale.  For me it is easier not to go on a date.  Going out most of the … Continue reading

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Focus For a New Year

We are entering a new year!  What is your focus for the year of 2012?  2011 was the year of JOY in our home.  2012 will be the year of GRACE.       Following is a quote from the forward of  … Continue reading

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Vegetable Barley Soup

Okay, I have barley.  A lot of barley.  Like 53 pounds of barley.  Have I ever mentioned that I like to buy in bulk?  Normally it cost less per pound, and then I do not have to think of purchasing … Continue reading

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Menu for Week of March 15

Note to self:  When working on a post and it looks as though you have lost it–check the edit section because you may NOT have lost it and you will save yourself much time.  Well, since I did not do … Continue reading

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Healthy Eating

I have been avoiding posting about the changes we have made in our diet around here.  Food is such a sensitive issue.  So please do not be offended and do not be to shocked (all you NT and raw foodies) … Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning Challenge Week 1

I am a little late posting for week one of the challenge, but I did not get to the refrigerator until Saturday.  I did not take before pictures because I did not think of it.  I really did not have … Continue reading

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Here I am…sneaking back into the blog-o-sphere…

In January I post about our wonderful news then nothing.  I had big plans for blogging this year,  but I do not even have my 2010 goals up yet!  It is MARCH!!!  And some of those goals are not going … Continue reading

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A Story to Tell

September two years ago we welcomed baby number five to the family.  Everyone was happy with the cute little bundle of joy.  Some to the children (both boys) want the baby to be a boy.  What was their “fix” for … Continue reading

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