December 2008
11 posts
Money Saving Mom: Guest Post: Simplify Christmas... →
Rachel of Small Notebook shares more thoughts on Simple Christmas.
Ask President-elect Obama to make breastfeeding a... →
Let’s make our voice heard all the way to the White House - our country needs to do more to support breastfeeding!
Man who lost family when jet hit house: I don't... →
Heartbreaking.
It's Almost Naptime!!: Someone call Mommy... →
This is FUNNY, ya’ll. Mamas, you’ll totally get it.
Help Save Handmade Toys in the USA from the CPSIA... →
VERY IMPORTANT. Please read and act accordingly.
I am the Curator →
From one of my favorite writers - Gretchen of Lifenut. I love this.
~Clothesline Alley~: Fertility Issues Are... →
Such an important discussion of how difficult the holiday season can be for families who are struggling with infertility and/or the loss of a baby.
Welcome to KneeBouncers | Free Toddler Games -... →
Dacey LOVED KneeBouncers as a wee one. Now AJ is totally into it, too!
brown sugar shortbread recipe
SO easy! SO delicious! Perfect pairing with coffee, hot cider, mulled wine, or any seasonal delight. I’m making these for a Christmas party tonight and thought I would share:
Brown Sugar Shortbread from Judith Sutton’s “Sweet Gratitude - bake a thank-you for the important people in your life” 1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temp (NO substitutions or it...
SortaCrunchy on Flickr →
my photostream is up - whenever you need an AJ and Dacey fix!
Teach your kids gratitude and perspective by... →
Such a gorgeous and simple idea.
November 2008
23 posts
The Beautiful Thrifty Life: On the Third Day of... →
Folder games - LOVE THIS!
Salt and Chocolate: Sent →
Lightening Christmas is a good thing.
Cake Wrecks →
unexpectedly hilarious find.
Stuff Christians Like: Short Saturdays - What... →
SCL readers weigh in on what they are reading (besides SCL of course).
At long last, '24: Redemption' will deliver on its... →
words cannot describe the excitement. i have butterflies.
Every Day I Write the Book: If Spring Break is Any... →
I found this blog this week and I am in love. Expect more linkage soon.
Passionate Homemaking - Living simply in order to... →
More than anything, just reminding myself to check out this blog I discovered today through Keeper of the Home!
It's Almost Naptime!!: When a friend is grieving... →
Such a helpful resource
Lipstick and carpets
Just in case you ever need to know, and I hope you never do, just file this away … I just discovered you can get lipstick out of the carpet with four or five drops of liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Worked like a CHARM. Thank you Google and Yahoo Answers!!
Babywearing International's Response to the Motrin... →
YES! So well-said. We’ll see what happens next …
the biggest ruby and roja giveaway ever! that’s... →
oh, how I long to win …
Gray Matters: Transportation Alphabet Wall Art →
Aunt Mimi, if you are reading, don’t ya think the girls need some wall art like this?
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The Best Children's Books for Preschoolers |... →
Make a note.
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Hot Chocolate Recipe to Start the Season, and... →
Hot chocolate, anyone? Don’t mind if I do …
Ministry So Fabulous! » All her scarlet letters. →
Christian women, you MUST READ THIS!
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Love Well: Deep Thoughts, Part One →
Don’t I know it?
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Good Reads: the Touch-Up Paint Edition →
It totally made my day to make Rachel of Small Notebook’s “Good Reads” list!!
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Little Birdie Secrets: cupcake bath bombs tutorial →
How DARLING are these?
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Miss Oops →
Courtesy of sister Emily. So creative and unique - I definitely have my share of “oops!” moments!
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Hillbilly Housewife →
This is where I find a LOT of our recipes these days. Simple, whole food based meals that are easy on the budget.
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Scootababy Giveaway →
Rookie Moms is giving away a Scootababy hip carrier! I’ve been wanting one of these for the longest time. Hurry over to enter - the contest closes Sunday night!
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brrrrrrrrrrr!
Temps in the 30s and wind chill in the 20s this morning. This Texas flower is wilting!