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  • Clinging to my Gun and my Religion

    A few words that I hope will be encouraging to those of us that are very disappointed (to put it mildly) in the outcome of last night’s election. Honestly, I’m stunned. I was very confident Romney would win, and that we would stave off the judgement of God a little longer. I was certain evil…

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  • The Modest Mom Giveaway!

    In recent days I’ve been on the look out for a few pieces of modest clothing.  I’ve just about lost the last of the baby weight from Elisha Philip and sewing time is at a premium.  I stumbled upon the Modest Mom Blog and Deborah & Co (then the Modest Mom) on an internet search…

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  • Fall Family Outing

    Every year our family tries to make it up to northern Georgia to get apples. It is a wonderful chance to enjoy the fall colors and weather, have a little family adventure, and get three or four bushels of apples to make apple sauce, apple jelly, apple butter, etc. We made quite the journey out…

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  • Frugal Photo Friday: Tee Shirt Dresses

    I don’t know about others, but I love to recycle clothes and I love to sew for my children and when I can combine those two I have a lot of fun!  During this time in my little one’s life we get and use lots of hand-me-downs and there are always tons of tee shirts. …

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  • 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life

    I don’t think my issue is so much discipline as focus… I get easily distracted and before I know it I’ve got way too many….hey, did I get that last load of laundry folded? What are the children doing? 😉 You get the idea. Before long I have too many things going at once. Looking…

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  • Frugal Photo Friday: Bulk Potatoes and Onions

    Anyone who knows me knows I’m a HUGE fan of our produce co-op!!  Recently, the man who runs it offered to pick up extras for anyone who wanted an extra case or two of something.  We bought 40lb of sweet potatoes for $9, 50lbs of russet potatoes for $10 and  50lbs of onions for $12. …

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  • First Week of School!!

    Here’s a glimpse of our first week of school.  ‘Twas a few weeks later than planned due to sickness, but great fun none the less!  🙂 One thing this Momma learned the first week of school: we’ve been doing “school” these last four years!!  😉  Life is good…I am blessed…

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  • Frugal Photo Friday: Useful Birthday Gifts

    In our family birthdays are a BIG deal!  We love parties and spending time with family as we celebrate the special person of the day.   And don’t forget the presents!!   But I refuse to throw money away on toys that they’re not even going to be playing with in a month.  Now don’t…

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  • Where We Are Today

    I never really intended to stop blogging and then when I realized I had, I didn’t really intend to start back.  But…it seems God and my husband have conspired against me.    Jarod has mentioned it to me several times over the past year and then in the last 6 months, I’ve been asked about…

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  • “I’m washing it for you, Ju-ju!”

    This past weekend found us putting up pears. I’m so in love with my helpful children!

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  • Missing My Old Friend

    This picture was taken just a few days before Missy died.  She dearly loved and carefully watched over the children!  She added such pleasure to the last 13 years of my life…an unexpected gift from God who wandered into my life and took over my heart.

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