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Motherhood: A Day in the Life #3 – Stephanie B
A Day in My Life: Learning to Savor the Moments I get to be a stay-at-home, homeschool mom. While some days are… let’s say, challenging (definition: wreak havoc on my entire being), most days I am able to stop and savor the moments with our two boys. The time is flying by, people always told me it would but during colic and wiping noses and bottoms, I did not believe them. But, now I know it’s … Read entire article »
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5 Free Smart Phone Apps for Busy Moms
I’ve been the happy owner of a Motorola Droid smart phone for nearly two years now. It’s sort of funny to me that we call these little wonders smart PHONES, since I use the actual phone function way less than the apps. So, I thought I’d share five apps with you that have made my life as a mom easier or better. 1. My Fitness Pal – This app is great if you are counting calories, … Read entire article »
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Happy Mother’s Day
My Grandmother, Great, as the kids call her, gave my son this pillow a year or so ago. It makes me laugh inside every time I look at it, because it’s so appropriate, and because it came from Great. Great loves to shop at flea markets and yard sales. A child of the Great Depression, she loves a bargain and she loves to collect treasures almost as much as she loves to share them. I’m … Read entire article »
Add a Rain Gauge to Your Sprinkler System
In August, we had a sprinkler system installed, as the first step in completely re-doing our front yard. Our one small change for August is that handyman hubby added this do-hickey: For an extra $35 and 5 minutes of Craig’s time, this little guy is now wired into our control box. When it rains more than 3/8 of an inch, the sensor disables our sprinkler system for 24 hours. It saves water, and money! Craig said … Read entire article »
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Don’t Eat Organic
At least, not all the time. Like all habit-altering, budget-affecting decisions, delving into buying organic produce for your family can be overwhelming. I thought these two lists might help. You’ll have the greatest impact, ecologically and healthfully, if you try to buy produce from the first list organically. The second list is a few items for you to cross off of your worry list. Produce with the most pesticide residues*: Apples Blueberries Bell Peppers Celery Potatoes Spinach Lettuce Kale & Collard Greens Strawberries Imported Nectarines Peaches Imported Grapes Items … Read entire article »
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Ode to My Clothesline
I love my clothesline. You know, clothesline? A string between two poles in your backyard with clips on it? Your grandmother probably has one. It’s totally making a comeback. In fact, I was surprised when the topic came up among the moms on the playground a few weeks ago, and several moms professed their love for outdoor laundering. Some people imagine that hanging clothes out on a line to dry them is a lot of extra … Read entire article »
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