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Monthly Archives: June 2011
“Prayer Walk” by Janet Holm McHenry- book review
“Prayer Walk” by Janet Holm McHenry is the story of one woman’s life changing experience. McHenry is a busy mom, teacher, wife, and Christian who desires to spend more time in prayer and become more physically fit. She determines to … Continue reading
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Kid’s Campus Week
We are heading into day #3 of Kid’s Campus, the premier children’s event at our church. It is the week when children literally take over the entire church campus, and it is incredible! And it is a lot of hard work … Continue reading
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Frugal Summer Activities #5- more fun stuff to do
OK, so summer is still here and we are looking for more things to do. Here are some more ideas: Lowes, Home Depot Saturday Build And Grow workshops- workshops hosted by these home improvement stores where the kids receive a kit … Continue reading
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ThreadUp, online used kids stuff trading site
ThreadUp is a new online kids clothes and equipment trading site. It is rather simple, pack a box with your child’s outgrown clothes, list and mail when another mom picks it. Then you get to pick your own box in the … Continue reading
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Frugal Summer Family Activities #4 organizing for camping
So, you have the tent, camp stove and lantern. Ready to go camping! You have chosen the camp ground and perhaps made a reservation, checked the weather and even bought marshmallows for around the campfire. Sounds like a great time … Continue reading
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Frugal Summer Activities #3- camping
We love to vacation and staying at the Intercontinental or Marriott resort is incredible. But for this frugal family, unless we have saved enough hotel reward points, it is out of the budget. So what is the frugal family to … Continue reading
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Book Review- Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal
“Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal” by Connor Grennan. I checked this book out from the public library, actually as a book on CD to listen to while driving and sewing. It was … Continue reading
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Extreme couponing in Columbia, TN?
We have watched several episodes of the new show Extreme Couponing. I have mixed thoughts about the show. While I admire the folks working that hard to save money and care for their family, I do feel that the producers … Continue reading
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Frugal summer activities #2
The temps are over 90 degrees and there is a bit of humidity too. Now that summer is here, what are we going to do all day and not spend too much money? Summer day ideas: Pack a picnic and … Continue reading
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Product review- magnetic pin cushion
While my kids are away this week I plan to tackle some sewing projects that have been piling up for a while. The most pressing is repairing and making new sheep blankets. This is a yearly task, and not one … Continue reading
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