Category: Inspiration and Joy
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This from a girl who didn’t understand the whole “praying for strangers thing” about a year ago…
Wow. I am so moved I can’t even write/ type. Bear with me. A friend of a bloggy friend has a child with cancer. Yes, I know that unfortunately there are many, many children and grown-ups out there with cancer. But this family has already lost one child to cancer. (And yes, I know there…
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Getting ready to be Cupid
Before I officially begin this post, I need to ask my neighbors to leave. Sorry guys. I just don’t want to ruin it for you. Are you gone? Okay, now that it’s just us, and you don’t live in my neighborhood, I have to share what’s brewing at the 144 house: This morning on the…
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Where can I get some patience?
I am not the most patient parent in the world… or even in my house sometimes. But I am working on it, as you could tell from my 2009 goals. I yell less than I used to, not that I am proud to write that. But I am trying to go with honesty here. Even…
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Salad Saturday #2
My apologies to those among us who do not like fruit on your salad. Here’s another fruity one: This week I intended to have basic taco salad, but, as I was cutting fruit for my kids to enjoy with their tacos, I got a little creative. And then I wanted some. First, I chopped apples,…
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Sweet, healthier, snack ideas
Hope this list helps you. I’m printing it and keeping it inside my pantry door so I always have the ideas handy. Don’t forget to keep portion sizes in check. Measure out what you plan to eat and put the rest away. If you think want more, have a full glass of water first and…