From the monthly archives:

November 2010

Creating A Magical Christmas Mantel

November 30, 2010
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This year, I wasn’t going to decorate for Christmas until we move in a couple of weeks.  Yes, we are moving.  I haven’t said much about it because we’ve been waiting and praying and waiting and praying. I’m thrilled with the prospect of moving into a 1950s home that needs updating. There are many projects to [...]

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

November 29, 2010

Back a few weeks ago on our trip out to Kansas City, Missouri, I tasted this Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe for the first time.  Let’s just say that my pumpkin-lovin-tastebuds were smitten when they tasted this cheesecake.   I snagged the recipe and made it for our huge Thanksgiving dinner.   I was surprised at how [...]

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World Vision Prize Package {Giveaway}

November 29, 2010

Today, as the 30 Day Giving Challenge comes to an end, we are partnering with World Vision to offer a unique prize package that supports women and families around the world, giving them a hand up out of poverty. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families [...]

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Give Organization: SavvyCents Wallet {Giveaway}

November 26, 2010

I’m excited that Savvycents is the next sponsor for the 30-Day Giving Challenge!  Savvycents was first formed in January of 2009 after Melinda Claudpierre read a book about becoming debt free and following the cash envelope system of budgeting. Melinda was frustrated with paper envelopes and disorganization with her wallet, so she wanted to create [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 25, 2010

On this day full of turkey, dressing {or stuffing}, cranberry sauce and more desserts than we can imagine, let’s remember why this day is called Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day began as a result of our nation’s founders coming through very difficult days of trying to survive Indian attacks, deadly diseases that threatened to wipe them out [...]

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Fabulous DaySpring 30% Off Sale {Clearance Included!}

November 24, 2010

I just had to take a second from preparing for tomorrow’s wonderful family feast to tell you about the A-MAY-ZING sale that DaySpring {love this company!} has running through Tuesday, Nov. 30th. This is the biggest DaySpring sale of the year, so it’s the perfect time to stock up on gifts for Christmas and all [...]

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