Use your fabric scraps without sewing a stitch!

March 31, 2010 By 4 Comments

If you sew you probably have fabric scraps lying around.  Fabric isn’t always cheap, and, if you are like me, you think you just might find a project that you will use them for someday.  But, what do you do with them in the meantime?  Well, I am going to show you what I have [...]

Filed Under: reduce reuse recycle, sewing, Works for me Wednesday

Menu Plan for the Week of March 28th.

March 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Here is our menu plan for the week.  Sunday-Leftovers Monday-Zucchini Casserole, Corn, Pears, Bread & Butter Tuesday-Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Peaches, Biscuits Wednesday-Tacos or Taco Salad, Chips & Salsa, Apple Slices, Carrot & Celery Sticks Thursday-Crockpot Chicken and Rice (a new recipe for us), Butternut Squash, Mandarin Oranges, Bread & Butter Friday-Baked Fish, Baked Sweet [...]

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We are home.

March 26, 2010 By 3 Comments

I want to thank all of you for your prayers and sweet comments.  I am happy to say that my son made it through the surgery and is really doing well right now. I am very thankful that the nursing staff knew just how to treat him and made him feel at ease before the [...]

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My son is having surgery today.

March 26, 2010 By 6 Comments

I will be taking my five year old son Joshua to have his adenoids removed this morning.  His surgery is scheduled for 10:45 a.m.  I know it is a pretty standard procedure, but it isn’t standard for me to have my son under anesthesia and undergo surgical procedures.  If you would remember us and say [...]

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Super Simple Scrubbie Crochet Pattern

March 25, 2010 By 5 Comments

Have you seen the cute little crocheted scrubbies at places like Etsy? Do you have some cotton yarn scraps in your stash? Well, have I got the crochet pattern for you! I created this crochet pattern to be simple enough for a beginner. It is also a very quick pattern. I can make a scrubbie [...]

Filed Under: crochet, free crochet patterns

Personal Pizzas with Whole Wheat Crusts

March 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I have a pizza dough recipe that I have used for quite a few years that we really love.  It is easy and makes me feel good that I am making something from scratch that my family enjoys eating.  Plus, it has saved us so much money because we are eating homemade instead of ordering [...]

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Created to Be His Help Meet: Chapters 17 & 18

March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Today I am posting about chapters 17 and 18 from the book Created to Be His Help Meet by Debi Pearl. If you have missed the previous chapter recaps, and are interested, here are the links. Chapters 1 & 2Chapters 3 & 4Chapters 5 & 6 Chapters 7 & 8Chapters 9 & 10Chapters 11 & 12Chapters [...]

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Menu Plan for the Week of March 21st.

March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

We are on spring break this week, and I am already loving having everyone home.  We don’t have a busy week planned, but may take a day trip somewhere this week.   On Friday, Joshua is going to have his adenoids removed, so I am not sure how that day will go as far as meals. [...]

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One Piece of Paper

March 19, 2010 By 4 Comments

When I met my husband he was getting a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts (Printing) Management.  He was also working full-time at a local golf course as the head assistant professional.  He had been working through the PGA program to become a golf professional.  After completing the program he would have been able to run [...]

Filed Under: family, Finer Things Friday

Bunny Finger Puppet Tutorial

March 18, 2010 By 4 Comments

When I was a little girl my mom made some bunny finger puppets.  I wanted to make some that were similar, but I didn’t want to take apart her work.  So, I fiddled around with my own pattern until I got it to work.  I have decided to share the results with you. I think [...]

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