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The Spatula that Makes Me Smile!

Posted by Jennifer under Faith, Just Life, Parenting (5 Responds)

I bought this spatula (2/$1) at the dollar store years ago when I got my own apartment. I’m now married and it is still kicking around. It’s a great spatula but I am even more enamored with it now.
You see that little missing piece? I was baking in the kitchen one day with baby [...]

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Comparison = Discouragement or Pride

Posted by Jennifer under Faith (6 Responds)

Photo by –Tico–
If we are honest, we all do it at some time or another. We see how well someone has done something, how organized they are, how well behaved their children are or how clean their house is and we compare it to our own and find ourselves lacking. Or maybe on the [...]

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Wife, Mother, Homemaker; Thank You!

Posted by Jennifer under Faith, Keeper of Home, Marriage, Parenting (2 Responds)

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My Work

I have the greatest work in to world;
A husband to encourage when things go wrong,
When he comes from work to greet with a song,
Denims and shirts to wash and mend,
A helping hand, when needed, to lend,
Three times a day is meals to cook,
To strive to be my [...]

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Get It, Together!

Posted by Jennifer under Faith, Keeper of Home (2 Responds)

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If you were hoping to read a post about how to get it together, you will be disappointed. This post is more about “getting it” together; an invitation to join me as I (once again!) embark on that journey. Let me explain!
Every so often, I really do feel that I have it all together. I’m [...]

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TUT: Trust the Engineer (Giveaway Reminder)

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“When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer. “
Corrie ten Boom

Well, throughout the month of December planning fell by the side with the hustle and bustle that Christmas brings. I have a Beautiful Life Management [...]

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Bookin’ It 2010: My Reading Goals for the Year

(taken this evening so it is kind of dark)
We have a library in our home because my husband and I both love to read. Yet, since I became a mother in 2007, I have found myself reading very little except small portions of scripture and many, many picture books. I seriously feel like my intelligence [...]

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A Heart Hidden in Christ

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This was shared with me the other day and I wanted to share it with you.
BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER By Maya Angelou
A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ That a man should have to seek Him first to find her. [...]

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TUT: Being Intentional! 2010 Goals (Link Up!)

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 A Google search of ‘Tune Up’ revealed the following definition: An Adjustment for Better Functioning A search of ‘Adjustment’ revealed the following: A Small Change, A Minor Correction, A Modification
What is Tune-Up Tuesday? Find out more HERE!
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I mentioned that this tiny little quote issued a big challenge to me.
“A goal without a [...]

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Gratituesday: My Top Three

Posted by Jennifer under Faith, Just Life (2 Responds)

My sad attempt at a self-family picture  

My Lord. His sacrifice and love for me. Unconditional Love!
My husband. His love and support. I am learning more each day about this wonderful man God gave me!
My Children. Oh, how the exasperate me at times and oh, how I love them. I thank God [...]

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The Perfect Un-Perfect Christmas

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(The second photo and last photo in the series is of our Jesse tree)
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and I am sitting here typing and mulling over how I have failed to accomplish everything I had hoped. Last year I sent out well over 100 Christmas cards (many  hand made!) with photos. This year [...]

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