Archive for November, 2010

How to save money on kids’ clothes

How to save money on kids’ clothes

(Note:  See my review of Crocs Toning shoes here) Lots of people wonder how it is possible to clothe large numbers of children without going broke.  I figure that John and I spend $100 or less a month on clothes for 8 kids.  I like our kids to look nicely dressed and reasonably stylish. ...
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Worth checking out

Worth checking out

Parenting in love -   thoughtful article that is very relevant to parenting adopted kids Happy Girl Haircare- great African haircare website– check out that top story! Free math worksheets- great resource when kids need just a little extra practice on a tough concept. Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats -I just ordered these!    We have...
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Blessed to be a blessing

Since October when I learned through Esther Haven about charity:water, I’ve been thinking about the many mothers in the world unable to give their children clean drinking water.  John and I are so blessed to be able to meet our childrens’ needs.  But not all parents are that lucky. This Thanksgiving eve, heart full...
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More holiday projects

More holiday projects

I’ve got one Christmas dress and a few of the gift bags made. I’ll show you those projects when I get them done. But today I got sidetracked by this banner to celebrate a more imminent holiday. I got the idea for this banner from Kelle at Enjoying the Small Things. Check it out–...
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My little birthday girl

I’m not sure how my teeny little baby managed to turn 6, but she did! Click on the pictures if you’d like a better look at the fun she had.
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Sunday

Lost My heart is hard as stone On my own, alone I carry it home Gone I used to waste the days So distraught, I thought I’m changing my ways Now You’re changing my ways You save me, save me from myself ‘Cause there is no one else I’d lean on You save me,...
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Adoption: Our Older Girls (conclusion)

Adoption: Our Older Girls (conclusion)

|Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four | Part 5 (Warning: This is VERY long, so save it to read when you have a few minutes.) After meeting our girls, we went to their rooms to get their things. The girls shared rooms not with each other, but rather with...
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Review: Clic-it Diaper Bag

Review: Clic-it Diaper Bag

First, some random tidbits: I’ve got a really fun phonics giveaway over here! There’s an affordable snack recipe at MyRecipes.com. The winner of the Ragu giveaway is Liz at Joyous Accounts. And now — getting to the actual point of this post– let me tell you a bit about the Clic-it diaper bag.  I...
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‘Z’ Interview

My post for today is over at the Zehlahlum Family blog.  Jamey is a fellow adoptive mom, and the mother of three teeny kiddos.  She and I did a Q&A last week, which she posted on her blog today.  Go check it out, and tell her hi!
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