My crazy life

Moving

2008-02-29T13:58:00.002-06:00

This blog has moved. Read me here. Ta-ta blogger.

I stink....

2008-02-07T22:20:00.000-06:00

at blogging.Let's just call this a temporary hiatus. I'll be back. With content even. Until then, be blessed!

Home Sweet-Smelling Home

2008-01-28T20:16:00.000-06:00

Thanks to Angie at Thrifty Florida Mama for posting this great deal from Bath and Body Works!Here's what I did:Added Scentport Diffuser to my cart $7.50 FREE with purchase of RefillAdded Scentport Lavender & Chamomile Refill to my cart $12.50 (I wasn't able to get any other scent to work with the promo code!)Added Fresh Vanilla Shower Gel to my cart (SALE Page) $2.50Sub-Total:$15.00Minus $15.00

Monday...

2008-01-28T09:56:00.000-06:00

Last week went well, all things considered. We did have a few bumps in the road regarding meals, but overall I'd label it successful. Due to the bumps, you will see some meals 'carried-over' from last week. Yeah...like you are really paying that much attention!This week I am trying a few new recipes which I will link for you.slow cooker mexican beef stew, cornbread or rolls, whole fruitschicken

Sad, very sad.

2008-01-22T17:42:00.000-06:00

Health Ledger, 28, found dead. Pictured with daughter Matilda.

Menu Plan Monday

2008-01-21T09:21:00.001-06:00

*Edited because I changed my mind on a few things!Not much into planning this week's meals so we'll see what happens. Here are the ideas I have floating around:chicken enchiladas, spanish rice, salad turkey chili, cornbreadbaked ziti tuna noodle casserole, brocolli, fruit saladMYOP (make your own pizza!), saladtaco salad, whole fruitsFarmer's Breakfast Casserole, whole fruitschicken noodle soup

Snagged

2008-01-20T19:52:00.000-06:00

A few days ago, as I poked around Homespun Living, I found a recipe for Orange Pecan Scones. Quickly bookmarked that specific recipe thinking it would make a great Saturday morning breakfast. Fast: check. Easy: check. Simple ingredients: check. Different: check. I couldn't wait to try it out! This Saturday, however, had other things in mind for me. Things that would bore you to tears. Or maybe

Free Stuff or Lame Post of Links

2008-01-19T20:06:00.000-06:00

Random items/services for FREE! Who doesn't love FREE?Free 2 year subscription from Parents magazine.Free shortstack at IHOP. Tuesday, Februrary 12th, 7am - 10am.Free Dole Salad.Free printable grocery list in alphabetical order.Lots of free organizing printables here.CVS deals at Money Saving Mom. *Remember to check out her sidebar for more savings ideas.

Unhappy Meals By MICHAEL POLLAN

2008-01-19T19:47:00.000-06:00

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.

I read....

2008-01-15T12:25:00.001-06:00

has been updated. Check it out!

Eat Like Her

2008-01-15T12:02:00.000-06:00

For those of us trying to make healthier food choices, I stumbled upon a rather interesting blog.It's hosted by SELF magazine. Cristin Dillon is a registered dietitian who posts her daily food intake for all the world to see! I spent half an hour yesterday checking it out. Aside from all the restaurant eating, it seems fairly realistic. Hey, the chick eats pizza and drinks lattes!Check it out at

It's Monday!

2008-01-14T12:11:00.001-06:00

Game Show Announcer Voice:That means it's time for Menu Plan Monday! Woo Hoo! Click on over to visit Laura & get some fresh new ideas for your own menu!Commercial end.Here's what I've pulled out of my hat for this week:salmon, broccoli, brown ricebacon & broccoli quiche, fruit saladBBQ chicken sandwiches, carrot sticks15 bean soup with sausage, corn bread, whole fruitspork chops, stuffing, green

Meme

2008-01-07T10:45:00.000-06:00

From ClarksvilleEight Things I Often Say:I already answered you....it was 'NO'!We own to many clothes.What are you doing?Are your chores done?Are you done with school?Then, WHAT are you doing?Please stop talking/singing/arguing/making unecessary noise.Leave the cat ALONE! *Gee, I'm a joy to live with, aren't I?Eight Books I Have Read or Recently Read:The Book of JamesKite RunnerA Thousand

I resolve to....

2008-01-07T08:34:00.000-06:00

In the spirit of the new year, I've decided to post some goals I have. Of course, it could just be material for more self-hatred come next January. Who knows...This year, I resolve to....smile at my children morespend more time in prayercall my friends more than once a week monthdeclutter ALL the closets in my homecreate at least one photo album for my daughter ~ sad, isn't it?post on this blog

Lazy

2008-01-07T08:30:00.000-06:00

We made the paper ornaments I posted about. It was easy and fun.However, they are still sitting on my china hutch. I just never took the time to hang them. I'm lazy like that.

2008-01-02T12:14:00.001-06:00

I stole this from my online buddy, Mel. It fits my day perfectly!

We're Crafty

2007-12-24T10:03:00.000-06:00

This is what we are making today. Hopefully ours will be as cute as these. If they are, I'll post a picture or two. Merry Christmas Eve!

Packin' on the pounds...

2007-12-19T16:51:00.000-06:00

My mom carried this dip to all sorts of functions when I was growing up. It was always a hit andsuper simple to make. After I married, it became a standard around the holidays. During the last few years of mom's life, she couldn't have it due to dietary restrictions so we didn't make it. Now that she's gone, I'm making it in her honor. This dips for you, Mom! If I were more organized, I would

Unattended Children or Why We School Year Round

2007-12-18T22:11:00.000-06:00

This afternoon I ran to the store to pick up a few previously forgotten items. This is what I returned to find.Rock on.

Just ranting....

2007-12-18T12:27:00.000-06:00

I really have a love/hate relationship with Freecycle. It's a wonderful concept - passing unwanted items to others who have use for them. That's the part I love.Getting said persons to actually pick up the items they were so eager to receive is a different story all together. It becomes very frustrating. This is the part I hate.We've been decluttering and clearing out so I've offered a lot of

MPM and Construction

2007-12-17T11:47:00.000-06:00

It's going to go something like this:spaghetti, foccacia, saladchicken something, steamed broccoli*grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, tomato soupchicken nuggets, 'cafeteria' mac n cheese, green beanstuna sandwiches, pickles, carrot sticks oriental noodle bowls with turkey and veggies*If you're thinking we eat a lot of broccoli, we do. It's the one vegetable that the whole family likes. That's as

Merry Christmas to Me!

2007-12-14T11:25:00.000-06:00

I mentioned earlier that my camera was on the fritz...here's the replacement:Oh yeah! I also stated there were some things I'd like to check off my list. Exactly NONE of them have been completed! Instead, we have been making preparations for a family member to move in with us. This is a corner of our enclosed garage which we call a den. We have been working frantically to clear out this room so

Everything's a noun

2007-12-12T12:20:00.000-06:00

We are reviewing nouns today and if you could hear my son you would think we've never covered this before. For the last two hours we've played the 'make mom crazy' game. It goes like this:ds: Is tv a noun?mom: Is it a person, place or thing?ds: It's a thing.mom: Then it is a noun.4 second pauseds: Is dog a noun?mom: Is it a person, place or thing?ds: It's a thing.mom: Then it is a noun.4 second

MPM

2007-12-10T10:17:00.000-06:00

Since nothing was consumed on the specific day it was planned for last week, I am taking a different approach to my meal planning. This week, I'll just list the meals and not assign them to a day. I'm such a rebel like that. turkey chili, cornbread, apple slicesbaked rosemary chicken, mashed potatoes, broccollituna noodle casserole, peas, fruit saladtaco cups, spanish ricesandwiches or

Prodigal

2007-12-07T15:31:00.000-06:00

This afternoon as I clean my 'den', Casting Crowns is playing in the background. I cannot tell you how many times I've actually lived the lyrics of this song. But I am so grateful for the Father's unending grace and forgiveness!! ProdigalLiving on my own, thinking for myselfCastles in the sand, temporary wealthWalls are falling down, storms are closing inTears have filled my eyes, here I am

Too easy

2007-12-07T10:00:00.000-06:00

This cake is way too easy. Dd made it earlier in the week and thankfully I set aside some for a friend. I fear I would have consumed it ALL.Try it out. Berry 'Pound' Cake Preheat oven to 3251 box yellow cake mix3 eggs, slightly beaten1/2 cup oil (we used applesauce)2 cups berries (we used frozen blueberries)Mix together: cake mix, eggs and oil. Fold in berries. Pour into greased bundt pan and

Menu Plan Monday

2007-12-03T10:30:00.000-06:00

Hi Folks! It's Monday again, all day! Last week was so easy, I'm doing it again. I've allowed for a lazy leftover night to prevent that whole pizza ordering, budget killing moment we had last week.Monday: pork chops with potatoes and carrots, fruit* Tuesday: beef & vegetable soup with cornbreadWednesday: chicken enchiladas, chips, saladThursday: leftover soup & cornbread/or whatever you can

MPM Update

2007-12-03T10:24:00.000-06:00

This was the plan:Monday: salmon/steamed brocolli & cauliflower/wild riceTuesday: pork chops/cabbage/carrots *added potatoesWednesday: spagetti/focaccia bread/saladThursday: chili dogs/chips/salad*Friday: homemade chicken noodle soup/fruit saladSaturday: chimichangas/spanish rice/chipsThis is how it went down:Monday: As plannedTuesday: As planned, added potatoes fruit saladWednesday: As

It's called Christmas!

2007-11-28T12:01:00.001-06:00

If you haven't checked out the guys of Go Fish yet, here's a little sample of what you are missing...

I'm participating in Menu Plan Monday to *hopefully* establish a habit of planning. Ha!We'll see how it works and I'll post an update at the end of the week. Monday: salmon/steamed brocolli & cauliflower/wild riceTuesday: pork chops/cabbage/carrots *added potatoesWednesday: spagetti/focaccia bread/saladThursday: chili dogs/chips/salad*Friday: homemade chicken noodle soup/fruit saladSaturday:

Baking

2007-11-20T13:26:00.000-06:00

In preparation for the upcoming holiday, I am spending the day baking. In addition to the previously posted Starbucks Pumpkin Pound Cake I am making the following recipes:Cornbread Dressing (Not an exact recipe)1 hen boiled & deboned, reserve broth2 pans of cornbread, crumbled2-4 eggs, boiled & chopped2 raw eggs, slightly beatencelery, finely choppedcarrots, shredded1-2 apples, shreddedgreen

Giving Thanks take 2

2007-11-17T12:16:00.000-06:00

I am thankful for:the BibleDr Pepperour youth pastorbookshelvesmy best friends, Lara & Leahmicrofiber clothsthunderstormscrafty posters like maize hutton, purlbee and not marthamy sisters-in-lawmuseumsour pastorice makersthis productpretty scrapbook paper

Giving Thanks

2007-11-14T09:35:00.000-06:00

In no particular order, I am thankful formy husbandsunshineour childrenchocolatewarm socksour healthmy grandmothersoft sheetsour homeour churchcalendars with big blockssilk pillowcasesour friendswicked fast internet accesssalvationhome school friendly lawsgo kartsmechanical pencilsmy parentsto be continued...

Weight Gain

2007-11-13T19:46:00.000-06:00

In light of my recent weight gain, I decided to post this hilarious little segment I found on youtube.com. It's by Chonda Pierce, a Christian comedienne. If you can handle the voice, she's quite funny. Unrelated, but also quite humorous.

China Free

2007-11-12T08:31:00.000-06:00

HERE is a link to a blog that lists many options for (hopefully) lead-free toys. I have to admit, I was less than worried when the first few recalls came out. My kids are beyong putting things in their mouths and such. However, after reading the labels on tons of toys this week I found there are very few toys NOT made in China! I was a little surprised.Anyway, there's a link to help you get the

Good hair days are back!

2007-11-11T19:56:00.000-06:00

Recently I've been hating my hair. Like throwing the brush on the bathroom floor hating. The ugly kind of hate. It's very thick, coarse, kinky and frizzy. It's also experiencing a bad cut. Nothing will make you consider a Sinead O'Connor buzz cut like waking up to thick, kinky, frizzy, badly butchered hair every morning. However, I decided to put the clippers down and try one more blooming hair

Busy

2007-10-30T22:33:00.000-05:00

Is everyone running like crazy this time of year? I am terribly busy these days. Especially for someone who doesn't like to be 'busy'.Between schooling, church, scouts, 'co-op' and regular household stuff, we will be out of the house most of this week! This is so unlike me. Usually I schedule trips/events so that we are home at least 3 full days a week. Some may find that odd, but it works best

In honor of Fall

2007-10-25T13:03:00.000-05:00

Our temps are dropping. From the 90's to the 60's overnight. That's a big drop, People. We were wearing shorts and sweating on Sunday. Monday's temps brought out the sweats and socks! This book* is on my rotating list of cookbooks to check out from our local library. It's fabulous! It's contains the recipe for my all-time favorite pumpkin recipe. Starbucks Pumpkin Pound Cake. Pumpkin. Pound Cake.

Cooking, lots of cooking

2007-10-22T18:11:00.000-05:00

I just recently returned from a short trip to visit with my dad and grandmother. I cooked, cleaned, cooked, visited, cooked, watched a little CABLE! TV!, cooked, laundry, and then I cooked some more. Oh, and then there was the cooking. Lots of cooking, folks. Did you catch that? Basically, I simply double my standard recipes that I know freeze well. When fully cooked, I freeze into indiviual

My new love....

2007-10-16T10:19:00.000-05:00

Standing in line at the market yesterday, I pawed this little beauty for what seemed like a whole 12 seconds! Strangely, I found myself wishing the checker would have forgotten the code for broccolli crowns or perhaps the pomegranate. Pomegranate, now that's an easily forgettable fruit. ANYway, as I waited for the whole 12 seconds, I found myself intrigued with this mag. Now, I couldn't purchase

Doing my part....

2007-10-15T16:51:00.000-05:00

Go here to find a recycling center on your area!

Obligatory Momsense

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A child to dress

2007-10-15T12:07:00.000-05:00

Would it be so terrible if say, someone, considered having another child for the solitary purpose of making this dress seen on rostichery? Festivedaisy made it too!What's that you say? What if it was a boy? Well, that's easy! I'd make him a BLUE pillowcase dress!

This is perplexing

2007-10-15T11:50:00.000-05:00

Chris over @ Notes from the Trenches posted about this a few days ago. It's just too much for my pea brain to comprehend. At first I could only see her spinning clockwise. Only one cup of coffee at that point. However, several hours & mugs o'java later she was spinning in both directions! Freaky! My two kids & husband could see her spinning in both directions the very moment they glanced at her.

How will you vote?

2007-10-10T14:40:00.000-05:00

Which candidate best represents your political views? Take this quiz. You may be surprised! Select a candidate

Tasty Peas

2007-10-10T09:48:00.000-05:00

We did in fact have peas again last night. I think I could eat them 'round the clock. Of course, fresh peas are always best, then fresh/frozen, THEN grocery store peas. These are my favorite store bought brand if I happen to be out of fresh/frozen:Smokey bacon flavor and onions already in there! What a deal! All the work is basically done for you. Now, if you try these, don't salt before

What's for supper?

2007-10-09T18:32:00.000-05:00

Tonight we are having grilled ham & cheese sandwiches with peas & cornbread. Hey, it's been a busy day. I'm not feeling particularly creative. The peas & cornbread were served at lunch, so I'm sure the kids will prefer the sandwiches. The Man, on the other hand, will love the other.Side salads will also grace the table.Tomorrow I'll be making some sort of muffins and possibly cookies. No, not for

On the highway....

2007-10-09T18:29:00.001-05:00

A few weekends ago we travelled a bit outside our town to a scouting event. On the way we saw many things that made us chuckle. The best was an advertisement painted on the window of a "Dollar Store". It said: " SALE $1.19" No kidding. I so wished I had my camera with me - for the scouting activities as well as the painted window.

Hola Internet Peeps!

2007-10-09T18:13:00.000-05:00

Here's my imaginary Q & A:Why did you start a blog?This blog was crated on a whim. A silly whim. (Anyone catch that reference?)What makes you think you can 'write'?I don't. It's a blog, daily or weekly entries of my homeschooling / toe picking / basket weaving / trying new recipes / etc. not a novel.Why do you homeschool?It's the best method of legal torture I could imagine: making them spend 24/