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In a weekend full of family and celebration, the happiest moments were right in our own living room, surrounded by our kids. Christmas Eve morning I was awake at 6:30, puttering around drinking coffee, and setting out coffee and cocoa fixings for our kids. They would soon be waking up and wandering into the...
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Christmas was truly, exceedingly lovely. Happy kids, happy parents, much goodness. We haven’t had such a peaceful and delightful Christmas in years.  I am hoping to get some photos edited to share with you later this week. But for now I thought I’d share a few ideas for the new year. First of all,...
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Rejoice, in a manger lay The promise of God’s love for us For everyone Heaven and angels sing The coming of the King The only son of God most high His name is Jesus Christ
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…family time this week, so I may not post much for the next week or so. I’ve a got a sewing day planned with my daughters and sisters, our son’s 20th birthday to celebrate, crafts to finish, sugared walnuts to make, stories to read, games to play, cooking to do, gifts to wrap, and...
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My cookbook winners are Becca (yup, her cookbook was definitely the ugliest!) and commenter #20 Sharon. Email me your address, ladies, and I will get free copies of Family Feasts headed your direction first thing Monday! In other news, I just had to share a picture of the diapers I’ve made lately.  These are...
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Over the years I’ve gotten into the habit of always looking for the most affordable way to meet my family’s daily needs.  Well, almost always. I looooove books, and our budget could use a serious Amazon.com intervention.  I’ve got one planned.  After Christmas.  Ahem. Anyhow.  When you habitually look for ways to do things...
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The other day I asked for pictures of worn-out copies of my cookbook for an ugly cookbook contest.  The winner of the contest wins two brand new autographed copies of Family Feasts.  In addition, anyone who votes in this contest and then comments below is also eligible to win a third cookbook. So check...
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