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Time To Make A Fall Wreath 2008-09-21 14:32:02 I love to decorate with wreaths year-round…but there’s just something about autumn that really says “wreath” like no other season.
One of the neatest thing about making your own fall wreath is that you can do so with many of the things you probably have in your yard…or things you can find on a walk in [...] Read more:Wreath
It Feels Like Autumn! 2008-09-20 08:04:02 Summer and Autumn
have been wrestling for control for several weeks where I live. We have been going back and forth between balmy, 80 degree sun and crisp, cooler days with a nip in the air. I, personally, love autumn. I love the crispness in the air…I love the bright sun that [...] Read more:Feels
Greetings! 2008-09-19 14:14:56 I’m almost beside myself as I type this. This blog has been formulating in my mind for a long, long time and it is finally becoming a reality!
I wear many hats in my life…wife, mother, homeschool educator, cook, maid, laundress, organizer, gardener, chauffer, writer, seamstress, painter, fix-it extraordinaire, bargain-hunter, events planner…I could go on but [...] Read more:Greetings
10 Things You Need To Do Before Leaving On Vacation 2008-10-07 22:55:31
My family and I are leaving for our annual road trip on Friday morning. As you might expect, things are a little chaotic as we are completing final preparations for being away from home for several weeks.
It’s always a little unnerving to considering being away for a while and if you’re like me…you worry about leaving your home. There are definitely things you need to remember Read more:Leaving
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Tucking Your Garden In For the Winter 2008-10-06 16:46:39
Autumn is in full swing where I live. Chilly nights and cool, crisp days. We’ve had one frost and soon will come the warning for the first freeze.
Do you know the difference between a frost and a freeze?
With a frost, you can simply throw an old blanket over your outdoor plants and they will be protected from the cold and will probably even continue to produce for you. But…whe Read more:Garden
Inexpensive Idea for Displaying Family Photos 2008-10-04 08:18:12
Something really cool to do is designate a photo wall where you can either begin to or compile a transition of your family through the years.
Here is a suggestion for one way this can be done easily and inexpensively.
Choose the photos: Choose from pictures of your family when it was very young and if there is a difference then choose some more current pictures also. Pictures of your children Read more:Family
Thursday Thirteen #2 2008-10-02 11:24:30
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Favorite Yankee Scents
Clean Cotton
Macintosh
Cinnamon and Sugar
Vanilla Caramel
Frosted Pumpkin
Coconut Bay
Mulling Spices
Candied Apple
Fireside
Amber Glow
Vanilla Lime
Cafe Au Lait
Orchard Pear
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10 Things You Can Do in 10 Minutes 2008-09-30 22:48:01
Ever feel like you work and work and work and still there’s always more? What’s worse, often times you have a “wrecking crew” who seems to have the job of undoing all of the progress you make minutes after you make it!
It can be frustrating, to say the least. Sometimes I feel so pressed for time…yet I really need to feel like I got something accomplished. Somethin
Easy Houseplants You Can Ignore 2008-09-28 21:04:08
How is your green thumb? I admit I have killed my share of houseplants over the years. For some reason, as I’ve grown a little older I somehow manage not to kill as many as I used to though. Maybe you need to be a grown-up to have a green thumb? I don’t know…but if you are “green thumb challenged” here are a few suggestions for some greenery that is fairly forgiv Read more:Houseplants
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Start Switching From Plastic to Alternatives In Your Home 2008-09-26 07:26:38
There is no denying the fact that plastic is convenient. It is almost indestructible, lightweight, and easily portable when on the go. Unfortunately, unless you’ve been under a rock somewhere…you’ve been hearing about the health hazards that are now being associated with plastic use. Hazards that are serious enough to encourage us to rethink our love-affair with plastic.
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Thursday Thirteen - #1 2008-09-25 08:14:28
Good Morning!
This blog is still very new…but I think I’ve mentioned (maybe even a few times) how much I love lists. They keep me organized and the simple bullet-style is easy to stay focused on.
In this spirit…I thought I would share a ThursdayThirteen
with you and I plan on making this a regular feature of this blog.
Thirteen Things To Do to Celebrate Fall
Take a walk in t
Wordless Wednesday 2008-09-23 23:29:05
No…this isn’t my apple pie. But it actually looks a lot like the apple pies I typically make. And I am planning on making my first apple pie of the autumn season some time this week. It promises to be wonderful. I will share the recipe if anyone is interested!
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Tackle It Tuesday #122 2008-09-23 07:29:03
I have two desks in my home that I manage. My main desk is in our school room and this is where my household journal is kept, all of my personal files, all of the household files, owner’s manuals, my desktop PC lives here, general office supplies. It is my general “control center” of our home.
I also have an auxiliary desk that is in our dining room. This desk is a more R Read more:Tuesday
I Am Honored! 2008-10-29 22:54:44
My new little blog has been the blessed recipient of TWO awards in the past week or so. I can’t tell you how honored I feel that I have readers out there who like this blog enough to include it in something like this. It really makes my day!
Anyway…on to the awards!
The first was given to me by The Modern Mom. Thank you so much!
“These blogs are exceedingly charming. These ki
Pumpkin Pie From Scratch 2008-10-27 08:08:47
And I mean REALLY from scratch! From a real pumpkin…not a can. It’s easier than you think and so worth the effort.
Here we go!
A 6-8 inch pie pumpkin will yield a nine-inch deep dish pie. Most grocery stores carry pie pumpkins in the fall. They are smaller and sweeter than regular pumpkins.
Wash and dry the pumpkin and cut it in half. Scoop out the seeds and scrape the insides Read more:Pumpkin
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Why I Love My Cast Iron 2008-10-22 09:21:29
I will eagerly admit that my cast iron tools in my kitchen are by far my favorites. You just cannot beat them for even heating, lasting durability, and reasonable cost! Cast iron isn’t the only thing I use…I do have stainless steel and even some non-stick in my cupboard…but given the choice I will usually reach for my cast iron above all else. Here’s why:
A properly
Homemade Whole Wheat Bread 2008-10-15 21:48:11
We are traveling as I write this. I just have to tell you how difficult it is for my poor children when we are away from home and they are away from my homemade bread that they have grown accustomed to. This is just one of those things that you don’t realize what you have until it’s gone I guess because when we are away from home and they are forced to eat other bread they have a Read more:Whole
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Until I Return… 2008-10-10 17:09:45
This blog will be on a hiatus of sorts. I may be able to post periodically while I am gone, but it won’t be more than once or twice a week.
See you later and take care!
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Frugal Thanksgiving Decorating 2008-11-19 22:46:09
Just because we may be having to pinch those pennies a little harder this year does not mean that we shouldn’t make an effort to decorate and make things special for Thanksgiving
.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to gather with family and friends and show our gratitude and appreciation for the many blessings we have in our lives.
There are many long-held traditions on this day Read more:Frugal
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Cooking in a Small Kitchen 2008-11-18 20:49:10
Trying to cook in a small kitchen with limited counter space can be a frustrating experience. With just a little ingenuity, imagination, and organization you will find that not only can you really cook and entertain…you can do so successfully with great results!
Here are a few things to incorporate and/or keep in mind as you organize your work space.
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Apples 101 2008-11-14 11:43:25
There are over 3,000 varieties of apples…ranging from tart to super-sweet…in a beautiful array of colors as well. In 2002 the average US consumer ate about 16 pounds of fresh apples, and 26.4 pounds of processed apples, for making a total of 42.2 pounds of fresh apples and processed apple products consumed!
Archeologists have found evidence that humans have been enjoying apples sin Read more:Apples
Anyone Can Learn To Fold TShirts Like This 2008-11-10 20:36:35
I’m sure you’ve seen this folding technique…this one always totally baffled me until I finally decided to learn how it’s done. I mean…if they can do it, certainly I can, too…right? RIGHT! It’s not so hard…it just looks great when it’s done fast and precisely.
I found this YouTube video that reduces it to a technique that anyone can do. Try Read more:Anyone
Reduce the Mental Clutter 2008-11-09 22:37:57
It’s no secret that clutter gets in the way and reduces creativity and productivity. A basic tenet of any organizational plan is to reduce clutter. There are two types of clutter…physical and mental. Physical clutter speaks for itself and I plan to devote a fair amount of attention to this in future entries…today I want to focus on mental clutter. We can’t see mental c
What Is Your Organizational Style? 2008-11-08 22:03:15
Everyone is different. Everyone has their own unique styles, quirks, and personalities that make us different. Some people are outgoing, some are quiet and shy…some are funny and others not so much. Because of this, what works for some won’t work for others. This is why one style of organization won’t work for everyone. Everyone can’t and won’t get organize Read more:Style
Get Your Kids Cooking! 2008-11-06 20:46:47
The kitchen is a great place to get your kids busy learning and developing. When kids cook, they are busy reading (cookbooks), performing math (measuring), watching science in action (heat alters food), learning about geography and other cultures (making foods from other lands), and following directions (recipes). So many skills can be taught through cooking in the kitchen!
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Fun and Frugal Fall Activities 2008-11-05 14:42:12
Just because our economy is in a recession and times are tough all over doesn’t mean that families should not enjoy the lovely season upon us. I love autumn and it would be such a shame to miss out on all of the fun activities that can be found to do during this time of the year. I’ve compiled a short list of some fun (yet frugal) activities that are readily available in most areas Read more:Frugal
Creating Seasonal Warmth 2008-11-01 22:08:15
When autumn comes, we typically start the season when more and more time is spent inside. If you’re anything like me, it is nice to freshen up your rooms before the long winter sets in.
How can we add warmth to a room to make it more cozy when the temperature starts to dip? Here are several suggestions that I have found useful as I make my home ready for winter hibernation.
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