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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Thanksgiving Days
We enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with all the children home. This could be the last year for a while (a long while) as our oldest will graduating from college in May and plans to attend grad school in Washington … Continue reading
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Hummus- the thrifty approach- recipe
Hummus is a protein packed snack and is yummy too. But it can be a bit pricey to purchase regularly, so we make our own. And my starting with dry garbonzo beans or chick peas, it is even cheaper. Start with … Continue reading
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#6 Preparing for the holidays- Sending Christmas cards and mailing Xmas gifts
Christmas cards covering the mantle by December 25. That was one of the ways my mother decorated our house for Christmas. The cards came from far and wide. Several from outside the US so they had great stamps. My mother … Continue reading
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“Nearing Home” by Billy Graham- book review
“Nearing Home- Life, Faith, and Finishing Well” by Billy Graham Billy Graham is such a well-known and very talented gospel preacher, that it will truly be a sad day when he finally is called home to heaven. Perhaps in the last … Continue reading
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Torani coffee syrup give away winners!
Thanks to all who entered the Torani coffee syrup give away. The random number generator picked: capcitylady Nancy C Abby Please send your mailing address and I will get your coupons in the mail.
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“Praying for Your Future Husband”-by Robin Gunn and Tricia Goyer- book review
“Praying for your Future Husband” by Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer- Book Review This non-fiction book is targeted toward young women prior to marriage. Authors Gunn and Goyer share their very personal stories prior to their marriages. Each chapter … Continue reading
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“Lead… for God’s Sake!” By Todd Gongwer- book review
“Lead… for God’s Sake” by Todd Gongwer, published by Tyndale House Publishers “Lead… for God’s Sake a Parable for Finding the Heart of Leadership” is the newest book by Gongwer released in late 2010. This book is a modern parable … Continue reading
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Torani Coffee Syrup- Product Review and Give-away!
Coffee is a staple at my house, and while we make a pot or 2 each day, most of us just drink it black. I did not start drinking coffee until after I had been married a couple of years. … Continue reading
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Holiday Fashion- what to wear to the holiday party?- Preparing for holidays series #5
What to wear to the Christmas party? It is the yearly question. These girls sure found great outfits, but what’s a girl to do? My birthday is in December, so I always got new clothes in time to have a … Continue reading
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“The Lucado Inspirational Reader” by Max Lucado- book review
“The Lucado Inspirational Reader” by Max Lucado- book review Gifted and talented Max Lucado has written numerous books that have challenged and inspired us over the years. Now he has compiled many of the best stories, sayings, quotes and scriptures in one place. … Continue reading
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