Recently I was asked to review a new book by Max Lucado called “Fearless“. I have been a Lucado fan for years. I’ve read several other of his books. I even heard him speak at a concert once. I expected to like the book. This one did not disappoint. The chapters in the book...
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We had a great weekend, hanging out in the mountains with most of our kids, including our married daughter and her husband. I’m tired tonight, but wanted to get the three days of menus written out while I still have them in my head. And remember– in the morning I will be announcing who...
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…here are a few interesting links I’ve happened across lately. Fanta = Love Worst Date Ever No More Country Club Churches
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You lived among the least of these The weary and the weak And it would be a tragedy for me to turn away. All my needs you have supplied. When I was dead you gave me life. How could I not give it away so freely? And I’ll follow you into the homes that...
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Makes: 2 loaves This bread is slightly sweet and is wonderful eaten plain or toasted. Ingredients 1 tablespoon yeast 1/4 cup warm water 2 cups boiling water 1 cup quick oats 2 tablespoons shortening, melted 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose or bread...
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Today was a record breaking day in the canning department: 41 quarts of tomatoes and 15 pints of salsa. We’ve never done that much in one day. We started at 9:30, and most of us worked almost all day. The kids escaped at 6 to go play soccer, but I didn’t pull the last...
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I got a big ol’ comment written on the previous post in response to some questions and realized maybe it warranted a post of its own. First of all absolutely, yes, I’m planning to post some of the recipes not in my book as I mention them. Although the majority of my favorites are...
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Click here to join the $75 a Week Grocery Challenge Click here for a great perspective on the month: 30 Days of Something Different ———— Today was the best day of home-school so far this week. We’re getting a bit more used to getting up earlier. We’ve fine-tuned our school/chore charts so that they’re...
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Note: if you want to see who else has joined the $75 Grocery Spending Challenge, click on the green words that say “Mr Linky” in the previous post. So far 30 other bloggers have joined! ———– We started school again this week, which is leaving me with about one brain cell’s worth of energy...
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How much money can your family save at the store this month? I’m going to try to spend no more than $300, or $75 a week. You can set your own goal for your family. Click on the picture above to see the details. The idea is not really to have a competition, but...
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