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A Challenge for the New Year
By: Debbi Born Well, we are about to head into a new year. Are you ready? This is a time for us to reflect on the year behind us and get geared up for things yet to come. My challenge … Continue reading
Allowing your child to be different in an world that calls for conformity
By: Courtnie Lawrence (www.myitalics.com) It’s such a sweet sight to see a little girl and her doll. Dolly goes to the grocery store with her and sits beside her in the front seat of the cart. Dolly eats breakfast, lunch … Continue reading
Posted in Just for Mom, Parenting
Tagged cars, conformity, dolls, unique
Homemade Christmas Gift
By: Debbi Born Are you on a tight budget this Christmas? Do you want to give something a little more personal to the grandparents? Here’s a quick and easy, yet fun craft you can make to give to someone special … Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Parenting
Tagged christmas, door mat, fabric paint, gift, homemade, place mat
‘Tis the Season for Pondering
Tis the Season for Pondering By: Courtnie Lawrence (www.myitalics.com) “ But Mary treasured up all of these things and pondered them in her heart” (Luke 2:19). It was the perfect morning for running errands – a cool, crisp December morning. … Continue reading
A Smile
A Smile Take a moment each day to give out a smile! You never know the impact it may have on someone’s day =) “A smile cost nothing, but gives so much. It enriches those who receive it, without making … Continue reading
Maintaining a Thankful Heart (even when you don’t get what you want)
By: Courtnie Lawrence (www.myitalics.com) This December, amidst all of the other celebrations going on, I am reminded of a different kind of anniversary my husband and I are facing. This month marks the three-year anniversary of trying to have another … Continue reading
Don’t Waste That Bread…Make Breadcrumbs!!!
Don’t know what to do with the ends of the bread loaf that nobody likes to eat? Do you have some bread that’s a little past it’s prime, but not moldy? Extra rolls or bagels you don’t want to waste? … Continue reading
Posted in Home Life, In the Kitchen, Recipes
Tagged bread, breadcrumbs, frugal
The Poinsettia Myth
Claim: Poinsettias are poisonous to humans. Status: FALSE Read the truth about Poinsettias in this article from Snopes.com and enjoy your holiday decorating!!!
A Mother’ s Christmas List
A Mother’ s Christmas List By: Courtnie Lawrence (www.myitalics.com) Enjoying the twinkling lights. Listening to the sentimental music that defined the Christmases of our childhood – songs that have memories attached. Planning parties and making lists. Taking a month out … Continue reading
Make Your Own Bagels (and eat them too!)
These bagels are sooooo scrumptious! They take a little work, but they are definitely worth it. I always make a double batch so I only have to go through the process once, but end up with double the delicious results. … Continue reading
Make a “Service Advent Calendar”
One of our readers shared a great idea she read about online with us, so we’re sharing it with you! This is a wonderful idea for making a “Service Advent Calendar“, focusing on ways for your family to serve others … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
Be Thankful ~author unknown~ Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire; if you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something; for it gives you the opportunity to learn. … Continue reading
Frugal Turkey Tip
This holiday, you can be thankful for frugal turkey tips! =) Today’s tip: Don’t throw away that turkey carcass!!! If you are cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, get the most out of it as you possibly can. Not … Continue reading
Homemade Turkey-Sausage Patties
Homemade sausage patties are unbelievably easy to make as well as unbelievably yummy. They are also much cheaper than buying them pre-made in the store! I use an electric griddle to cook it up much quicker than in the skillet. … Continue reading
Simplifying our Expectations
By: Courtnie Lawrence (myitalics.com) I grew up on farmland. Sometimes we had farm animals; sometimes we didn’t. But we always, always had cats. More than we could even name, as they seemed to multiply overnight. So I have plenty of … Continue reading
Blessings Tree (a Holiday Craft)
By: Debbi Born As mothers, we all want to make sure that our kids learn how to be thankful. We don’t want to be that mom…you know the one with the grabby kids who never say thank you, or the … Continue reading
Vegetable Fritatta
Who says breakfast has to be boring? Here’s a recipe for a Vegetable Fritatta that will knock your socks off! It is overflowing with healthy veggies and tastes delicious. You can even make it the night before and it will … Continue reading
Posted in In the Kitchen, Recipes
Tagged breakfast, cook ahead, eggs, fritatta, vegetable
Five Habits Every Mom Should Break
From theorganizedparent.com | Stephanie Vozza As moms, we tend to put a lot on our plates. In fact, it’s one of the reasons we often feel overwhelmed. Let’s look at five habits every mom should break: 1. Anything you do … Continue reading
Cookies- Stocking up your freezer for the holidays!
The holidays can be a crazy time, but who doesn’t love fresh baked cookies, even on a super busy day? Take a little time before the holidays get here to stock up your freezer with homemade cookies and cookie dough. … Continue reading