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Picking Strawberries

July 14, 2011

Last week, we picked strawberries at a local farm with some friends. Annabelle helped me pick berries while Elijah rode on my back in the Ergo. It was a lot of work, but also very fun. After reading this post I was glad to learn that Picha Farms only sprays their plants 2 times a […]

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Slowing Down…

July 1, 2011

Today was  a perfect example of how slowing down helps to embrace some of life’s precious moments. When putting my 3 year old daughter down for her rest time, I stopped. And really listened. And really paid attention. And focused on her big brown eyes. And let her talk. For a long time. And you […]

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Homemade Ranch Dressing/Dip

June 29, 2011

Homemade Salad Dressings are not only fast and simple, they are delicious and can be customized to suit your taste. This dressing is great on any green salad or as a raw veggie dip. I love it on a taco salad with fresh salsa – Yum! Ranch Dressing 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream […]

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Frugal Fun on Father’s Day

June 28, 2011

Father’s Day – a day to celebrate my awesome husband for being such an amazing Daddy to our children. We decided to head up to Seattle in hopes that the fresh air and stimulation would keep the little ones happy which in turn would keep Mommy & Daddy sane. This day, we were successful in those […]

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Espresso At Home

June 21, 2011

Update: See if I still recommend this Nespresso Machine by viewing this post My hardworking husband likes to indulge in a latte or mocha just about everyday. His favorite stop: Starbucks. Many of you Seattle area residents know how addicting and costly this habit can be! As an investment moving forward (under the guise as […]

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Iced Coffee using Cold Brew = Perfection

June 21, 2011

For all the iced coffee lovers out there, how would you like to save money and have as much iced coffee as you’d like, prepared the way you’d like at your fingertips 24/7? Cold-brewed coffee, along with a handful of super simple ingredients on hand are all you need to be wired all day long! […]

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Easy Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich Recipe

June 19, 2011

Practicing hospitality is something I thoroughly enjoy! I love planning out all the little details. Even though having people over for dinner has taken on a whole new meaning as a Mom of two young children (3 years and 5 months), it simply allows me to get even more creative in my menu and household […]

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What Does “Wholesome” Mean?

May 23, 2011

My hope is that this blog would encourage and strengthen readers in a pursuit to live a healthy, virtuous life. I aim to be respectable, exemplary and pure in all that I share and look forward to learning as I live this gift called life. According to Thesaurus.com wholesome Part of Speech: adjective Definition: healthy, […]

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