Haiku

I was inspired to write a few haiku by visiting reprehriestless warillever. But I have not been brave enough to inquire exactly what this name means! She participated in Momma Blogga’s writing project. I think I’ll be following her lead and sprinkling a few poems in the old blog every now and then. Here’s the [...]

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Anna’s 5 Question Meme

This meme is from Sincerely Anna
What’s in the trunk of your car (or back of your SUV or minivan) right now?
Hmm. Aldi bags. A flat tire repair kit. A red, white, and blue basketball. A piece of styrofoam. Some yellow rope. A pink winter hat.
What’s one thing that you’ve saved from your childhood?
A ceramic bust [...]

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Because Antique Mommy said I could

Antique Mommy’s email:
Answer: NO! But you can link to me!!
Blog in my eye’s comment:
What I said: Very cute.
What I meant: Must go rack brain now to think of clever blog post
What I wanted to say: Can’t I just copy and paste this into my own blog?!
Go read Antique Mommy’s What I Said [...]

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Works for Me Wednesday – Kids’ Pretend Cooking

This activity keeps my kids occupied for hours, but I’m so frugal that I don’t do it very often.
Set your kids up at the kitchen table with bowls, wooden spoons, cups, etc. and let them pretend to cook up their own gourmet dishes using water and whatever other items in your pantry you need to [...]

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Blessed trinity

It took me 18 months to learn that I didn’t have to worry SO much about what was going to happen to my little girl each and every day or even someday. God let me know, in no uncertain terms, that she was His child, and He intended to take care of her. I got [...]

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Blogthenticity

Let me tell ya. This blogging thing is harder than it looks. I am in awe that Shannon at Rocks in my Dryer writes her posts in five minute blocks here and there. That’s certainly what I would like to strive for. But will I ever be able to say anything worthwhile?
It’s been a bloggy [...]

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Of contests and coverage

Note: There are now 12 contests up at 5 Minutes for Mom. If it’s been awhile since you visited, check back and see if there’s anything else you like.

Lookin’ for something cute to wear to the pool? Check out the July 4th giveaways over at 5 Minutes for Mom. One of the drawings is [...]

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What’s Cookin’

Someday when I can actually formulate a complete thought, I’ll write about parenting. But that’s not gonna be today.
I’m glad you all have stopped in to see my blog, and I’m enjoying getting to know everyone and look around more. When I decided to start a blog, I was so happy at the thought of [...]

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Scattergories

Saw this at Sincerely Anna, love that name, who got it from What’s Up Buttercup, who IS hilarious.I was planning to try a Thursday 13, but I’ll give this a go instead.
 
The game is SCATTERGORIES…it’s harder than it looks! Here are the rules: Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the [...]

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Works for Me Wednesday

Shannon, I’m taking you at your word…”IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE EARTH-SHATTERING. Just simple, affordable and designed to make the tiniest difference in your day.“
I am so excited. I have been a closet WFMW fan since I learned of it. And now I finally have a blog to share! So, here’s hoping that y’all [...]

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