It’s been a while since I wrote about what we are loving in our home. Probably because in the Spring I was loving things like my bed, too much junk food, and extra kids’ videos on Netflix. (Morning.Sickness). But I’m excited to share some of the things that are making our life easier, more fun, tastier, and so on. I…
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Costco and Aldi…Which Popular Store Has the Best Prices?
Over the weekend I logged a few miles walking the aisles of two different Aldi stores and the local Costco warehouse, recording prices of seventy-five common items to purchase. This exercise in frugality was not premeditated. When I arrived at a nearby Aldi last Friday, my plan was to simply buy a few items I needed for hosting a…
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Natural Remedies Round-Up
I still consider myself a newbie when it comes to natural remedies, but more and more we are reaching for a natural solution for aches, pains, and discomforts. We have found an oil company that we like and are slowly growing our stash of essential oils and other home remedy needs. And what I’ve found is this: It is…
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Slowing Down Time and Speeding Things Up– It’s Good We Can’t Do Either
My daughter is in one of those stages. You know, the kind where you remind yourself that “this too shall pass” but then in the next breath hope and pray that it passes much sooner than later. I’ve been saying she’s eighteen-months old for a couple of months now and plan to continue to say she’s about a year-and-a-half for a couple…
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The REAL Reason I Plan to Homeschool My Kids
I was reminded again today of why I am so thankful our family has chosen to homeschool. And the reason may surprise you. But then again, if you know me in real life, it probably actually will not be a shocker.
Mini Cherry Pies
Gimme ALL.THE.PIES. All the apple pies for my father-in-law. All the mocha pie with espresso whipped cream for dinners with friends. And all the summer pies with fresh fruit bursting with flavor just because. My love for pie runs deep. Not only because it’s amazingly delicious. I also have a love for all things versatile. And pie is just that….
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