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Things I Learned Over the Summer

Bymichelle September 10, 2009

A reminder for those days when I feel like everything I do is undone in a moment after school, nothings seems accomplished, and I’m going to bed in a messy…

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homemaking | music | thinking out loud

Musical Baby

Bymichelle September 1, 2009

The first two put him to sleep, the rest were some of his babyhood favorites. Happy Birthday, Jess.

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homemaking | photography | thinking out loud

That’s My Baby

Bymichelle August 31, 2009July 27, 2022

My little man turned 10 last weekend. Thought I would re-live the baby days with a few photos. All weekend I was remembering the way it felt to hold him…

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homemaking | martial arts | thinking out loud

Testing

Bymichelle August 13, 2009July 27, 2022

It’s testing time again. He looks a little nervous up there doesn’t he? That’s actually an older pic. He’s a 1st degree, level 1 black belt now and my daughter…

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homemaking | parenting

Aah, Summer Slavery

Bymichelle August 12, 2009July 27, 2022

So, one way to involve our kids in our quest to be more responsible is to stop allowances and start JOBS. For the first time they are earning the pittance…

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homemaking | music | parenting | thinking out loud

Piano Lessons

Bymichelle August 9, 2009July 27, 2022

Sitting at my grandmother’s piano a few months ago, I remembered my resolve to teach my children at least as much about music as I have learned. (and we’re doing…

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cheap stuff | homemaking

Used is Good

Bymichelle August 3, 2009July 27, 2022

This last weekend I finally convinced my daughter that shopping re-cycled is the most fun. Adam and I have been doing the Financial Peace thing to lower our cost of…

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homemaking | my home

Woman At Home

Bymichelle July 22, 2009July 27, 2022

I read another blog about homemaking today with the best vintage illustrations and was reminded about one of my favorite books, Woman at Home and how it gave me just…

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family | homemaking | parenting | thinking out loud

Summer Games

Bymichelle July 19, 2009July 27, 2022

Seems like we don’t play as much during the school year. A few of our favorites: Rummikub Uno Blind man’s bluff with all the lights out Bottom Wars on the…

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camping | cheap stuff | homemaking | places | thinking out loud | travel

Father’s Day Camp-out

Bymichelle June 25, 2009July 27, 2022

I love Dis’ Fam. It was a last minute trip so we took the only campground that offered tube rides and seemed fairly family friendly that we could get. It’s…

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