From the monthly archives:

September 2010

Friday Fails – Total Ditz Moments

September 30, 2010
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Surely I’m not the only woman walking around with mommy-brain, baby-brain, teenager-brain, right? Welcome to the insane asylum party where we give up self-respect and reveal our failures. It’s a laugh fest! This past Saturday night, I left Ernie and Ridley watching a “riveting” football game while I drove to Publix for a few groceries. [...]

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The 30-Day Giving Challenge

September 29, 2010

Last November, I participated in the 30-Day Giving Challenge hosted by my friend Alyssa from Kingdom First Mom.  It was an incredible experience for me personally and for my family.  We found something to do for another person (or group of people) every. single. day. in November. Last year, God helped me to love the [...]

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All Except The Santa Maria

September 28, 2010
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Last week, we went back in time on a little field trip to see the Nina and Pinta. My mom organized a group and we had a great time…except for the fact that we all about died from a heat stroke. It was SO hot…like 98 degrees HOT. The Pinta My sweet Ridley Apparently, I [...]

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Soup Recipes {Perfect For Fall}

September 27, 2010

This morning, prompted by the cloudy skies and cooling temps, my Fall-lovin’-heart {and tummy} started craving soup.  I grew up on soups during the dreary days of Fall and Winter and I love making soups for my family now. With the help of my Twitter friends, I’m bringing you the Top Ten {or eleven} Soup [...]

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Before & After Eye Candy

September 26, 2010
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I’ve been anxiously waiting to share these before and after photos with you. It is amazing what beautiful things can be created with so little money! A month or so ago, I found this stool at a yard sale for $3.00. I thought I would spray paint the frame, recover the “cushion” and use it [...]

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Sunday Meditations – Prayer

September 25, 2010
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I love the words to this old song – “Approach, My Soul, The Mercy Seat.” This hymn was written by John Newton who also wrote “Amazing Grace.” It is so encouraging that when we pray, Jesus hears and answers our prayers. It might not be the answer that we want, but His way is always [...]

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