From the monthly archives:

January 2008

I was browsing my Salvation Army thrift store this morning when I saw this curious looking beverage set. It’s a bargain for $25 if for nothing else than being a great conversation piece. I didn’t buy it but I’ll probably wish that I did. I took these pictures using my phone (sorry for the poor [...]

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I was browsing the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival this morning and came across this blog that links to an author’s website that is hosting a fun giveaway for a “Ma Spa Basket” (a gift basket including the author’s books). To enter the giveaway you have to share your funniest/craziest/most embarrassing pregnancy story. Here is my quick [...]

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I found this kid-friendly recipe for Festive Fruity Popcorn Balls. I’ve made popcorn balls but I don’t think I’ve made them yet with my children. My kids love recipes they can help make. This “healthy” variation sounds fun. I’d probably add a few sweets like m&m’s along with the dried fruit to add to the [...]

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Brr, it’s cold today. Eleven degrees to be exact. And windy too (feels like -7). I felt terrible bundling Megan up for school this morning. On the other hand yesterday reached a high of 47 degrees. Which is why I was shocked on Tuesday morning when the school issued an InstantAlert notification closing school due [...]

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I woke up shortly after 4am this morning knowing that something wasn’t right. One minute I’d been snoozing away comfortably under the covers and the next minute I was wide awake and confused. In my sleep I thought I’d heard a loud bang. I couldn’t place the sound. Adam was awake on the couch (his [...]

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Shannon at Rocks In My Dryer (of Bloggy Giveaways and Works For Me Wednesday fame) is hosting her Bloggy Giveaways Carnival: Winter ’08 edition. Check out her carnival for links to tons of other great giveaways. There were almost 200 links as of 9:30 this morning. The carnival is as much about meeting and supporting [...]

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