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Maternity Skirts…
Well, I’ve looked and looked. Almost every site mentioned has had maternity mini-skirts (I’m really not sure why anyone would want to chance wearing one of these considering how out of control clothing can become in those last pregnancy months!), or none at all. I did order the Florinda Maternity Skirt pattern from Blessed Designs and plan on making me…
Recovering Stools
I tried to save the most useful things in this house when we moved in last January. The stools, now in the kitchen, were originally in the basement and had obviously been exposed to years of basement life (dirt, extreme temps, etc.). I wish I had taken a picture of them before we started this project, but these will have…
January 18, 2011
I had a dental appointment this morning. I am really, really a big chicken about dental work- but, the Lord was good and things seemed to go just fine. On my way home, I stopped by the store for a few things and saw these really cute vinyl Valentine’s tablecloths for $5.00. I chose the pattern that I liked and…
Compost and Gardening
It’s that time of year! We’re planning to expand our garden again this year. What are your plans for the coming season? Compost bins Joshua made for our family last year. These were built from pallets given by family friends. The new issue of Hobby Farm Home arrives!! Hurray!! Do you think the chickens know they will be getting new…
It’s Been Said…
“Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. “ –Thomas à Kempis, Imitation of Christ, c.1420
Recipe: Crockpot Corn
We are always looking for crockpot recipes for the Sunday fellowship we attend. This one is super simple, frugal and delicious! Crock Pot Corn 20oz. frozen corn 1 (8oz) package cream cheese 1 stick butter (we use less) 6T water 2T sugar Combine all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on HIGH 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours. Blend well…
Menu Plan Monday 1/17-1/23
I tried to post my menus earlier this last week, but life got hectic…so here I am once again. I posted here quite a while ago, but it never became a habit. I’m trying again! : ) Our menus have to be simple (I’m expecting our 11th child and just can’t “do” complicated right now!! :D). They must also be…
Sleepy Smoochie
She couldn’t even make it through lunch. 😀
Celebrating the Sabbath
The Generous Wife
I’ve shared this link a couple of times in the past…but it’s worth mentioning again. Once only offered in email format, now, it’s offered in a blog form too– The Generous Wife I love her tips for marriage and relationships. She shares tons of special and fun ways to romance your man. 😉 With Valentine’s Day right around the corner,…
It’s Been Said…
“Buttons and patches and the cold wind blowing, The days pass quickly when I am sewing.” –Author Unknown