From the monthly archives:

April 2010

Starbucks Gift Card Winner!

April 20, 2010
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Okay, so I’m a day behind in drawing a winner. So sorry to those of you who have been on pins and needles for me to do this. Anyway, Congratulations goes to… {drumroll, please} Comment #164 – Allison @ You Have How Many Kids? Thank you SO much to all who entered this giveaway! I’m [...]

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Chicken Pasta Salad

April 19, 2010
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Since the weather is getting warmer, I’ve been in rebellion against cooking hot food. I just want cool, springy, summery food!  Chicken pasta salad is perfect for lunch or supper. It is very balanced with starches, vegetables and protein.  I know you will love it. Chicken Pasta Salad 16 oz angel hair pasta (obviously I [...]

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Earth Day, Green Giant & A Giveaway!

April 19, 2010
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When I was a sophomore in college, I wrote a research paper on organic farming.  I became quite passionate about both organic farming and taking care of the resources that we have.  I’ve been inspired to go papertowel-less, so when our paper towels are gone, they are gone. {Sorry, honey!} We should do everything we [...]

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Sunday Meditations – Peace & Strength

April 17, 2010
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Finding peace and strength is no mystery. God doesn’t leave us hanging and wondering where in the world to find these two things.  Why?  Because He tells us how to find them… “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.: Trust ye in the Lord [...]

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Friday Fails – Charbroiled Chicken

April 15, 2010
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On Monday evening, as I was fixing dinner I received a phone call from one of my interior design clients.  I took the call because a lot of moo-lah was involved.  Ridley was playing quietly in his pack ‘n play and I had chicken cooking (in a lot of water) on the stovetop. Because Ridley [...]

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We Love Flitterbugs (& Giveaway!)

April 14, 2010
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My friendship with Julie began back in December when she found my blog via the candy cane chandelier craze.  Julie is a wonderful lady.  She and her husband have wanted to adopt a child for quite some time, so despite the tough economy and other financial setbacks, they are pursuing adoption! To raise money, Julie [...]

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