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Monthly Archives: September 2011
“Finding Becky” by Martha Rogers- book review
“Finding Becky” by Martha Rogers- book review “Finding Becky” is the third in the Winds Across the Prairie series and kept my interest just like the first two book. Set in Oklahoma Territory, early 1900′s the series follows the settlers in … Continue reading
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Sheep Shearing School
We attended the Tennessee Sheep Producers sponsored Sheep Shearing School held at Middle Tennessee State University in May. The producers of RFD-TV came and filmed a segment of American’s Heartland about sheep shearing. It is not as easy as it … Continue reading
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“A Sound Among the Trees” by Susan Meissner- book review
A Sound Among the Trees is the newest novel by Susan Meissner. It is a current day novel that tells the story of a family dealing with the past. Holly Oak is the name of the family home in Fredricksburg, … Continue reading
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Home made carmel corn- recipe
Fall is here! And with cooler temps I feel like staying in the kitchen rather than just passing through to somewhere cooler. Here is what I am baking this afternoon: Carmel Corn 15 cups popped popcorn (3 bags microwave popcorn) … Continue reading
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Cerra Be Aware, Act, Reflect Program- review
This time of year it is hard to find time to sit and tie my shoes much less have time to reflect and be peacefully quiet. But Cerra program challenges women to plan and take time for themselves, and provides … Continue reading
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Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Cleaning system
Scrubbing Bubbles has done is again, come up with an innovative way to help keep the bathroom clean with a minimum of effort. The new Scrubbing Bubbles One Step toilet bowl cleaning system is a hands free way to clean the … Continue reading
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Product Review: Dr Scholl’s Custom Fit Orthotic Inserts
Some days I get up and realize I am not 25 any more. There are a few aches and pains here and there, most noticeably in my feet. I try to walk a couple of miles in the early mornings … Continue reading
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Four Sheep Shows in Five Days…
Have sheep, will travel. That has been our life the past few days. Traditionally this is our busiest sheep showing week of the year. We have been to 4 different sheep shows in the last 5 days. The kids and … Continue reading
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Sheep Showing season continues…
We have been to numerous fairs in Tennessee in the last couple of weeks, including 2 shows over the weekend, and 2 more next week. In additions, the kids completed in 2 4-H judging teams and a cross country meet. All … Continue reading
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Store brand clothes and shoes vs brand names, Series #4
Brand name loyalty is alive and well in the department store and school campus. Are the name brand shoes and jeans better than the less expensive store brands? Teenagers would argue that the name brand is “so much better” and … Continue reading
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