From the monthly archives:

October 2011

30-Day Giving Challenge 2011

October 31, 2011

I’m so excited to announce that the 30 Day Giving Challenge 2011 begins tomorrow on November 1st!  I’ve participated in the 30 Day Giving Challenge for the last two years. In 2009, I simply recorded my give each day.  Last year was HUGE as I collaborated with other bloggers to give in a big way [...]

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In Everything Give Thanks…

October 30, 2011

This verse is a hard one. A very, very hard one.  And one that my father-in-law has reminded me of for probably 20 years…long before he was my father-in-law.  :) via Yes, it says to give thanks in everything.  Wow. That is tough.  But it is also beautifully refreshing. Today, no matter what your difficulty [...]

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Carapelli Olive Oil Tasting

October 29, 2011
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This post brought to you by Carapelli Olive Oil. All opinions are 100% mine. One of my favorite ingredients to cook with is olive oil.  I use it for almost everything, so I was thrilled to review Carapelli’s new line of distinctive extra virgin olive oils with an olive oil tasting! Carapelli Olive Oil, based in [...]

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12 Immune System Boosters

October 28, 2011

This time of year is notorious for the sickies. The weather can’t decide if it wants to be warm or cool and germs are flying around everywhere. All the extra sugar that kids {and adults} indulge in this time of year also contributes to a compromised immune system. Ick. I’m not a doctor, nurse or [...]

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5 Ways To Decorate With Maps

October 27, 2011

A trend that I’ve noticed in recent months is a resurgence of decorating with maps. Not just “normal” decorating with maps like hanging a world map in a classroom or placing a floor-standing globe in an office. This recent trend takes decorating with maps to a stellar level. The thrifty part of my brain loves [...]

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Roasted Red Pepper Bean Dip

October 26, 2011

My family loves dip and chips.  It’s what we eat while watching football games, after church on Sunday nights or at family get togethers.  This roasted red pepper bean dip isn’t a hearty, manly-man dip, but rather a lighter bean dip that is perfect for dipping veggies, chips or crackers. I love how the thyme [...]

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