2009 August

August Garden Update

August 31, 2009 By Jackie 2 Comments

I can’t believe it is the end of August already. The summer seemed to fly by. When I planted our garden four months ago I didn’t know what to expect, but hoped for the best. We have had a successful season with most of our produce. Our corn and tomatoes haven’t been what we have had [...]

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Going, Going, Gone!

August 29, 2009 By Jackie 1 Comment

Going… Going… Gone! The epitomy of a lazy Saturday is falling asleep after lunch.

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Hand Sewing

August 29, 2009 By Jackie Leave a Comment

I recently got a copy of The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections by Amanda Soule of Soule Mama. I would encourage you to read it if you have children. She has many great ideas and I have really enjoyed reading what she has to say. The section on teaching children to [...]

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Cloth Diapering on Vacation

August 26, 2009 By Jackie Leave a Comment

Today I decided to share one more thing about our trip. I have posted about it here and here. However, I haven’t told you that I cloth diapered my little guy on the trip and didn’t use a single disposable diaper or wipe for the entire 5 days or 4 nights. He hasn’t had a [...]

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I have yet another new blog.

August 26, 2009 By Jackie 1 Comment

I think the title of this post means that I am certifiable. I mean I already don’t have enough hours in the day as it is. Yet, here I am writing another blog. My new blog is called Pocketful of Posies (http://pocketful-of-posies.blogspot.com). The reason I have started the new blog is because I am starting [...]

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Through the Eyes of My Son

August 25, 2009 By Jackie 6 Comments

“Mommy, look at that ‘eautiful (beautiful) bird,” exclaimed my 4 year old son one day recently. I looked up from my gardening thinking he might have been talking about a cardinal or hummingbird. What I saw was a turkey vulture circling overhead. I half-heartedly said, “Yeah, that’s a nice bird.” I really don’t ever think [...]

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Toddler Laundry Training

August 21, 2009 By Jackie Leave a Comment

Mom, I know you like to take my picture, but I am busy doing the laundry. Look at all these clothes. Do you think they are going to wash themselves? What do you mean darks and lights shouldn’t go together? They all need cleaned don’t they? You mean you actually have to wash the clothes [...]

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First Day of School

August 17, 2009 By Jackie 1 Comment

School starting back up each fall is always exciting, but sad, too. I was totally enjoying summer with my kids and husband. However, this morning I took my oldest two children to school. Where did the time go? Praying with my children is a special time. During the school year we pray for safe travels, [...]

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A Thrifting We Will Go

August 14, 2009 By Jackie Leave a Comment

The kids and I ran some errands on Tuesday and decided to run by our local Goodwill before going home. We didn’t look too thoroughly through things because it was close to lunch time, but we did pick up a few items. When I go to thrift stores and yard sales I try to only [...]

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Recent Crochet Projects

August 14, 2009 By Jackie 1 Comment

I can’t read in a moving vehicle. I can’t read in a moving vehicle when I am the passenger either. HA! Just checking to see if you were awake this morning. Anyway, I can crochet in a moving vehicle (as a passenger). I am not sure why it is different, but it doesn’t make me [...]

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