Monthly Archives: September 2008
Monthly Movie Roundup: Regarding Henry Wins September
Starting today, I hope to implement a new feature that will take place on the last day of each month (unless the last day is a Sunday). Christian and I have a Netflix membership and generally watch one or two … Continue reading
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Mom’s Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
Whenever I think of comfort food, I think delicious, but fattening. So I love it when there’s a comfort food that actually isn’t too terrible for you. My mom used to make this all the time, and it remains a … Continue reading
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This Week In Links: The Jeopardy Analogy Edition
I’ve spent the week combing the tubes of the Internet, and once again I’ve got five great sites that you should check out in your free time this weekend. My favorite has got to be the first one. Reading analogies … Continue reading
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Friday Fitness Diary: The Wait-for-the-Whistle Edition
The first day of boot camp, our instructor (“E.”) told us we had to wait for the whistle before we started doing whatever it is we were supposed to do. It only took one time of not doing that to … Continue reading
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How To Be an Excellent Babysitter (and How to Know If You Found One)
When most people think of babysitting, an image of a slightly awkward 16-year-old girl comes to mind. She may change a diaper or two while she’s watching the kids, but she spends most of the time on the phone with … Continue reading
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Put Numbers In Your Cell Phone In Case Of Emergencies
If you found me through Shannon’s blog, welcome! I hope you’ll click through my meager archives and find more helpful ideas for living simply. If you like what you read, you can subscribe to my feed. Thanks for visiting! I … Continue reading
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How To Take Advantage of a Holding Pattern
God often gives us seasons in our life when we experience what is commonly known as a holding pattern. I’m in one myself right now as I look for a job. While I know moms with multiple kids probably never … Continue reading
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Garlic Basil Pizza Dough
It’s Monday. The start of a long week. You don’t feel like cooking, but you also don’t want to spend money on ordering out for pizza. Your fridge is pretty well-stocked, but what can you make with all that stuff? … Continue reading
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This Week in Links: The Chocolate Peanut Butter Edition
I have a bit of a sweet tooth, you could say. I always want a little something after dinner just to curb that craving for, in my case, chocolate. If the chocolate is somehow mixed with peanut butter, even better. … Continue reading
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The Basics: Keeping Your Area Clean
If there’s one thing that motivates me to get everything else done, it’s keeping my room clean. For some people, maybe the bedroom is not that motivator. It might be the kitchen or the bathroom or the laundry room. But … Continue reading
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