Monthly Archives: April 2009

Tip Tuesday — Making Dinners Easier

A few years ago, I started having a weekly tip smackdown on Tuesdays and after a while I got sick of it and petered out. But I’ve been missing it for quite some time (Oh how I love harvesting your … Continue reading

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Easter

We had a great Easter today. Magoo woke up bright and early and came into my room ticked that there was a baby gate at the top of the stairs. Yes, young padawan, you really think I trust you not … Continue reading

Posted in faith, family fun, food, holidays, Random | 8 Comments

Sorry

I was lounging around on Sunday, napping upstairs in my room when Dan went downstairs to help the kids with something. An hour later, I wandered downstairs and found them like this: Playing the eternal game that makes everyone cry … Continue reading

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God Bless the Slugs

We say a little prayer before we read scriptures each night. Usually Dan or I say it because it’s a special short little prayer, just inviting the Spirit to be there and giving thanks for what we’re about to read. … Continue reading

Posted in faith, kid stuff, unbearable cuteness | 12 Comments

Cereal Prizes are Making a Comeback

I grew up with prizes in my cereal. There weren’t prizes in EVERY box of cereal but frequently we would rush to open a new box that promised some nugget of disposable plastic fun and goodness. I tend to believe … Continue reading

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I’m Like Lassie Without the Well-Groomed Hair

And I have the ability to bear children. So I’m pregnant, right? The cuteness of the babies being born in my area recently, combined with the slow decline in my all-day pregnancy sickness is causing me to be more excited … Continue reading

Posted in all about me, child abuse, health, near-death, preg-nancy | 10 Comments