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Porch Finished (pretty much)

Short of a a few paint touch-ups, installing our new lighting, and adding the window treatments, our little porch project is complete! We really love the result and I know we’ll be spending a lot of time out here as a family. Having an enclosed front porch is so much fun. It’s temperate, bug-free, and yet it still feels [...]

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A Little Gardening

Yesterday we finally took advantage of this beautiful weather to get a little gardening done. We have very high hopes for gardening this year, which is a little intimidating since we know very little about the great outdoors. Our to-do list is fairly extensive, so we’ll see what actually gets done this planting season.

We [...]

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Why Cloth?

I’m sure by now it is pretty obvious that we cloth diaper our little munchkin. The most common response to this news is, “Why in the world would you cloth diaper?”

I get it, I really do.

I used to be the incredulous person asking that question. I mean, in this day of convenient disposable [...]

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Upcycled Shirts

A few weeks ago when we were having all sorts of green discussions, I brought up the subject of upcycling. It just so happens, around that same time my husband was going through his clothes and getting rid of some old stuff. In order to practice what I preach, I’m taking on the project of [...]

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The Scoop on Beans

I’ve never really been a bean person. BBQ baked beans are great with a hot-off-the-grill burger and re-fried beans are pretty spiffy covered in cheddar cheese with some tacos, but that has been the extent of my love for the legume.

Well, lately I’ve been doing a lot of reading up on nutritional value of [...]

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Resuming Our Regularly Scheduled Programming . . .

OK, guys, I’m back for reals now! I am feeling much more into the swing of things and am excited to share some new recipes, thoughts, and projects with you. I’ve missed posting and, of course,  your interaction with the posts. Starting on Monday I’ll be back to posting each weekday.

Until then, I hope [...]

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Knock, knock? Anyone home?

Yes, I’m still here!

Sorry about the silence. The last two days of my trip were a bit crazy and I wasn’t able to post pictures because the power was out at my parents house when I finally got a chance to put them up! So, I hope you enjoyed what I shared when I [...]

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Cousin Time

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More Family Fun

Left to Right: Aunt Leah, Cousin Zoe, Grandpa Meadows, Parker, and Mama (also known as me!)

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Family, Wedding, and a Car Trip

Spending time with Aunt Nikki, Grandma and Grandpa Hall, and Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa Rowley.

Parker’s first “money dance” with my friend (and beautiful bride!) Heidi.

Jammin’ to the tunes in my parents’ motorhome as we head home after a long [...]

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