Archive for July 2011

A Grandma’s Legacy

Posted 28 July 2011 by
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A few years ago I had asked my grandma to teach me how to sew.  All growing up I had so many fond memories of the wonderfully creative and beautiful things my grandma would sew up for us kids.  There were new Christmas ornaments every year for each child, the tree skirt under our tree, [...]

Preparing for Homeschooling

Posted 27 July 2011 by
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Lately I’ve been consumed with planning out the upcoming school year.  My 6 year old will be starting the second grade and my 4 (almost 5) year old will be starting the first grade.  As if that doesn’t sound crazy enough, add an energetic 3 year old, an attention-loving 1 year old, and a pregnant [...]

Home Remedy for Thrush

Posted 15 July 2011 by
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Thrush: that pesky yeast infection that starts in the mouth.  And if you’re a breastfeeding mom with a baby that develops it, then you know the discomfort that comes with it.  I’ve had two encounters with it throughout my years of motherhood.  The first was with my first-born when I was young and clueless.  My [...]

Expecting #5

Posted 6 July 2011 by
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Well, we finally told our families over the holiday weekend so now I’m free to share the good news…. Another sweet little baby bundle of happiness will be joining our family sometime next February! I kind of feel like going from a family with 4 children to 5 children all of a sudden qualifies us for [...]