How I Fold Sheets

June 29, 2011 By 1 Comment

Do you ever get frustrated when your sheets sets get separated or come unfolded in your linen cabinet? I have been folding my sheet sets the same way for many years and never have those problems. Maybe you will find this little tip to be useful. I begin by folding my pillowcases and fitted sheet.  [...]

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Soft Butter Spread & Weekly Menu Plan

June 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I am trying to do a better job of using more “real” foods.  While I know that real butter is better for us, I was still using margarine because it is spreadable.  Gasp! Well, I’m not using margarine anymore.  I have started making my own soft butter spread.  It is quite easy. I  had looked [...]

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By Your Side

June 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I had the privilege of helping with Bible school at our church this week both as storyteller and song co-leader.  While I said many things to the children there is one point that I hope they all will remember; that Jesus loves them and is always by their side.  I hope you know it too. [...]

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Our First Garden Harvest

June 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

On Thursday I picked some broccoli and one zucchini.  The broccoli plants have looked pretty sad so I was surprised to even get this much from our plants.  I almost let it go too long because it was about to start flowering.   I fried up the zucchini for supper that night and I think [...]

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Fix It Up Friday: Pants to Shorts Tutorial

June 24, 2011 By 1 Comment

Good morning! It is time for Fix It Up Friday again. I am so glad to have you join me. Thank you to all of you who linked up last week. If you didn’t get to check out all of the cool ideas that were shared click here.  Today I am sharing another sewing tutorial. [...]

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Baby Basics: Baby Learning

June 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I am not sure how many of you follow my other blog, Pocketful of Posies.  While I have been writing the Baby Basics series here, I have also been writing about babies there. The series is called Baby Learning and I have been sharing activities to do with your baby to help him or her learn. [...]

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Cucumber Boats & Weekly Menu Plan

June 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I am anxious for our cucumbers to be ready so that I can enjoy these cucumber boats, as I like to call them. I simple peel a cucumber, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds.  Then I fill the two halves with tuna, turkey, or chicken salad.  Yummy!  They are great if you [...]

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Weekly Garden Update

June 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Our garden has really grown this week.  We are getting closer to being able to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Check out our little zucchinis!  It won’t be long now. Most of our plants have been doing well.  Unfortunately, our cabbage doesn’t appear to be faring too well thanks to insects and all of [...]

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Fix It Up Friday: Man’s T-Shirt to Lady’s Skirt Tutorial

June 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Good morning!  It is time for Fix It Up Friday again.  I am so glad to have you join me. Thank you to all of you who linked up last week.  If you didn’t get to check out all of the cool ideas that were shared click here. When I came across the shirt skirt tutorial I [...]

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Natural Cleaning Ideas

June 15, 2011 By 1 Comment

It has been a few years since I last wrote a post about natural cleaning.  A good friend sent me an email that prompted me to revisit the topic.  Here is what she wrote. “OK, so I made myself a batch of homemade laundry soap on Friday and I am quite impressed. I am also [...]

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