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Random thoughts...

I love it when: The stove fairy appears and cleans my stove :-) My husband speaks my love language and helps me make sure I have a clean house and ki…

Day #4 of Christmas

It's Sunday and our house is still a mess, seriously.  There has been improvement but it seems to have shifted rather than disappeared LOL.  In f…

When it seems like too much...

In response to a text message (including photos of the piles growing at her home) my sweet daughter sent me on the day she called in to work because …

Joy Amidst the Mess

Cliche, I know, but so very true nonetheless. Dear Future Me, Here are some thoughts for you to keep in mind as Christmas draws near.  Today is Satur…

Things that make me laugh today... (or at least giggle)

#1  Google - below the search bar: For discovering the best bakeries before 2015 resolutions, there’s the Google app Susan

Double-Dipped Chocolate Covered Peanut Clusters (aka - Christmas Crack!)

Yes, it's as good as it sounds.  This reminds me of the Brach's Double-Dipped Chocolate Covered Peanuts that my mom loved so much when I was …

A New Tradition in the Making (Hopefully!)

John has long been a fan of the traditional Southern Pecan Logs.  Every year, on our way back from Florida vacation we stop and grab some grub and th…

Prayer en route

I guess you could say I've come a long way.  I could never have imagined ten years ago that I would be that mom who insisted on praying with my d…

Adventures in Sourdough!

Hello Gang, It's time to try my hand at a sourdough starter for the season.  I looked for several recipes on the internet and have decided to go …

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