Today was a rainy and gray day, so this afternoon we decided that we’d go to a mall after nap-time. We went to a mall about half an hour from our house. Well, actually, there are several malls within that distance, but this particular mall had three features that appealed to us the most – [...]
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I just had to pop in and post that Terri and I both worked out every evening this week. This was our first week of working out and we had a goal to work out each evening. WE DID IT!! Woo Hoo!! We both plan to work out at least once this weekend. I’m not [...]
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Macey is just getting over a bout with “the crud.” Last week she didn’t feel well and the pediatrician diagnosed her with an ear infection and sinus infection. She missed two days of school and just felt terrible. Well, instead of getting better once she was on medication, she progressively got worse. Both ears were [...]
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This morning I am baking cookies for a big youth conference at our church that will be taking place this weekend. The first batch I am making are chocolate chip cookies.
The best recipe EVER for chocolate chip cookies is the Original NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® recipe. Here it is:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 [...]
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One of my goals for this year is to get in better physical shape. I have what I consider to be a “milestone” birthday coming up this year and I would really like to lose some weight and get fit by then. I want to have more energy, more stamina and more overall strength. I’m [...]
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Today is Ash Wednesday. That means the question being asked many times over today will be “So, what are you giving up for Lent?” If anyone is curious about my Lenten sacrifice, I am giving up most internet. Well, specifically, I am giving up Facebook and most social networking outlets online. I am keeping email [...]
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Last night I made Rachael Ray’s Chicken, Biscuits’n’Gravy Casserole for our dinner. Let me just say – it was absolutely delicious! It wasn’t one of her 30-minute meals, but it wasn’t overly time consuming either. It was quite easy to make and tasted fantastic. A great comfort food!!
Here is the recipe:
Chicken, Biscuits’n’Gravy Casserole
Yield: 4 servings
Rachael [...]
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We were out of town over the weekend and just returned today. Waiting in the mailbox for me was my first ever summons for jury duty. I report in late March. I am SO excited! I have always wanted to get called and this is my first chance. Yay!! I hope I get picked!!
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Lonestar Sanctuary, Lonestar Series #1
By Colleen Coble / Thomas Nelson
Fleeing a vengeful stalker and desperate to help her daughter, Betsy, speak again, Allie Siders finds a safe place for them at the Bluebird Ranch, a home for troubled children—and abused horses. Owner Elijah DeAngelo welcomes them, but foreman Rick Bailey is guarded. Can Allie and [...]
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Yesterday, I purchased this DVD:
I had been looking for a great work-out DVD and decided to give this one a try when my friend Christi raved about it twice on her blog. I am glad I got this one because it is definitely a great workout. It’s intense without being impossible even when one is [...]
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