Archive for July, 2010

Budget makeover and cherry pie

Budget makeover and cherry pie

Thanks to all of you who volunteered for a budget makeover!  In just 24 hours I heard from two dozen families, so you are not alone!  I will be contacting the family I’ve chosen in the next day or two, but I’ll keep the emails of everyone who contacted me just in case I...
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You may choose to remain anonymous

I’ve been asked to write some posts at BlogHer.com about frugal living, and I’ve cooked up an idea that I want to run by you.  I haven’t the foggiest idea if it will interest anyone, but here goes. In high school our economics teacher asked us to come up with a clothing budget for...
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Our Fourth

Our Fourth

What a weekend!  Saturday we spent the day visiting with lots of extended family at my mom’s family reunion.  My mom has one brother and four sisters, so it is a big group. (Funny thing about this picture? There are about 2 dozen people missing.) It was great fun to catch up with cousins...
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WeeRide winner

The winner of the WeeRide child bike seat is Zsuzsanna. I loved the way she shared her memories of her father’s love for bike riding. Congrats, Zsuzsanna!
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Our 4th

Our 4th

Story on Tuesday.  Bed now.  What a great weekend!
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Sunday

Sunday

“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” ~John 8:36~
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God and Country Rally

God and Country Rally

Wednesday night the kids and I had the fun of attending our local God and Country Rally.  It is a huge patriotic celebration.  There’s live music by Christian artists–this year it was Meredith Andrews and Needtobreathe, among others.  There are military displays including the swearing-in of new recruits in all branches of the military. ...
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Giveaway: Wee Ride

Giveaway: Wee Ride

I’m giving away a  Wee Ride Kangaroo bike seat OVER HERE! The contest ends Monday evening at 5 PM.  I’ll announce the winner of the child seat on Tuesday morning, so go find out how to enter!
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