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Kids

Puttin’ My Fears Aside

March 11, 2010

I have to admit, I have a really hard time watching my children grow up.  I’m positive that I’m waayyy overprotective at times, however, I just can’t help it.  Thankfully, Willie is around to balance out my overprotectiveness, at least a little bit. A few months ago, they built a rodeo arena within a mile [...]

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2010 Goals Update

February 18, 2010

It has been waaayyyy too long since I have checked on the progress of my 2010 Goals.  Life has been crazy busy around here, and I just haven’ t thought a whole lot about it.  But, it’s time!  The whole purpose of me setting these goals and posting about them, was so that I would [...]

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Cheap Diapers Delivered to Your Door!

February 16, 2010

I am ever so thankful that I’ve not had to buy diapers in almost 2 ½ years. It’s definitely given my budget a bit of a break.   Now that we are expecting our 4th child, that will obviously be changing.  But, it’s going to be a bit different this time around.  My husband and [...]

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Valentine Fail

February 11, 2010

Some may call me a Valentine’s Day Bah-Humbug.  And really, I’m okay with that.  I think the idea behind Valentine’s Day is okay, but it is so commercialized and overrated.  It makes me crazy. Plus, the beginning of February is crazy in our house.  This year I went to Blissdom, we had a snow storm [...]

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My Baby Girl Turns 8!

February 10, 2010

I cannot believe the time is here!  My little princess, my kitchen helper, my mini-me turns 8 years old.  Where has the time gone? Her birthday week is always full of snow and bad weather. This year is no different.  The kids have been out of school all week, which has made it impossible for [...]

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The Beginning: Surely I’m Dreaming

December 10, 2009

If you are new to this series, be sure to catch up here. Sorry for the delay in this installment–this one was very tough to relive. I have a crazy way of dealing with traumatic events–I block them out of my mind completely. Only within the last few years the memories have started coming back [...]

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Decorating Cupcakes With Children

November 17, 2009

All of my children were out of school today due to deer season, so I was trying to come up with something to occupy them. It was chilly and rainy for the first day in weeks, giving me the urge to bake. I had the brilliant idea of making cupcakes, since we rarely make them. [...]

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The Beginning: More Trials

November 14, 2009

If you are new to this series, please catch up here. I was a mom now, but had yet to see my new baby. I had no idea what he looked like. My mom and dad had already seen him, and so did all of my friends. Although it was only through a window, it [...]

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The Beginning: I’m A Mom

October 23, 2009

I’ve finally decided to get it out there. This way others can hear my story and maybe you can better understand me and where I’m coming from. Little did I know it then, but this is where my frugality began. Rather unwillingly. If you are new to this series, catch up here.I showed up to [...]

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The Beginning: It’s All Out

October 22, 2009

If you are new to this series, please read the first post here. I’ve finally decided to get it out there. This way others can hear my story and maybe you can better understand me and where I’m coming from. Little did I know it then, but this is where my frugality began. Rather unwillingly. [...]

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