The Recipe Box

Tracy / September 13, 2010

I don’t generally like recipes that call for a cake mix…something about making a homemade recipe with a box mix just seems wrong, LOL. These were really good, and *very* easy! They would be great as a “holiday” cookie. Gooey Butter Cookies (From Keeping Good Company) 1/2c butter 1/4t vanilla 1 egg 1 (8oz) pkg. cream cheese 1 (1 lb.…

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Creating HOME

Tracy / September 9, 2010

Beatitudes For Homemakers by Ella May Miller Blessed is she whose daily tasks are a work of love; for her willing hands and happy heart transform duty into joyous service to all her family and God. Blessed is she who opens the door to welcome both stranger and well-loved friends; for gracious hospitality is a test of brotherly love. Blessed…

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Clothing Swap…

Tracy / September 7, 2010

The seasonal clothing swap is beginning! Normally, this is a huge task…we just have not had the room to do this in an efficient way. It’s so nice to have space to lay everything out as we go through each item! In the coming weeks, I’ll hopefully have clothes swapped out and everything else neatly packed in the attic. I’m…

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Making Memories- Heritage Frame

Tracy / September 7, 2010

I came across this idea earlier this week and thought I would share: Heritage Frames My Great-Aunt Judy, made these for several ladies in our family when my Great-Grandmother passed. They were so pretty- she used little scribbled notes and old photos, favorite recipes, etc. It’s a great idea…here’s a quick tutorial! I would love to know if you try…

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Bakery Store

Tracy / August 27, 2010

I’ve been asking around and we finally found the local bakery thrift outlet. Boy, have we been missing the deals!! This is from the local Flowers bakery….we only paid $12.47!!!! Yes, you did read that right!! Sandwich Thins– FIFTY CENTS! Tortillas–$1.00 2 Loaves of Bread–$1.29 Eight loves of bread, two packs of tortillas, 4 packs of sandwich thins, 2 packs…

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Prayer Cards

Tracy / August 12, 2010

Another new project: As I was thinking over some goals I have for our family, prayer was a “biggie”. I want to teach the children to pray over those we know not just when they are having their prayer time in the morning or before bed, but as we go through our day. I went through our address book and…

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Zebra Puppet

Tracy / October 4, 2006

It’s “Works For Me Wednesday” hosted by Rocks In My Dryer. Today, my tip is to unclog a hairspray nozzle with alcohol! Sometimes water just doesn’t cut through. It’s a quick tip, I know, but it works for me!! I’m happy to report this morning that as of yesterday, I am cavity free! I absolutely hate dentistry so this was…

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Neat Week!

Tracy / September 28, 2006

Good Morning! Wow! We are a little in shock that yet another Thursday is here! It’s scout night so we’re busy making the necessary preparations for tonight’s meetings! I have to admit I woke up feeling a bit sluggish this morning! Although, I loved the sweet and salty granola bar, and it is lower in calories than a candy bar,…

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Frugal Friday

Tracy / September 15, 2006

What a morning this is turning out to be! The plans that I made yesterday, for today, seem to have taken a back seat to last minute things that keep popping up. This combined with a home full of tired people, thanks to the teething infant who was up most of the night, is making for a rough day. This…

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Remembering Fall

Tracy / September 6, 2006

Good Morning! I hope that you are having a wonderful day and off to a good start! This morning, I was hanging laundry (this is Joshua’s solar system mini quilt drying) and I’m not sure if it’s the “fall” air beginning to blow in, but I had an instant memory of being outside of my high school, at the age…

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Only 84 Degrees?

Tracy / September 2, 2006

Hurray! I just heard on the news that the high today is only 84 degrees! Yahoo! Fall is coming. I knew that there had to be an end to all this hot weather some where! It’s been a busy and really fun Labor Day weekend. We stayed home but enjoyed some much needed “down time” as a family. Paul especially,…

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