I love the holidays. Mostly. I come from a big family with lots of traditions and events. It can get complicated and I usually resent all of the running around, but nothing replaces the feel of a packed home with lots of chatter and good food. Since becoming an adult, almost every aspect of the holidays … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Homeschooling Bumps and Simple Fixes
Yesterday was…rough. Well, actually it was hellish. I’ve been so seriously sick with this pregnancy the J has been working through his workbooks sporadically and pretty much solo. Yesterday was our first venture back into the “real world” of homeschooling. It did not go well. Hormones make my already short temper even worse, and a … Continue reading
An Official Update
Things went well at the first prenatal visit today. Though my doctor’s office doesn’t let patients hear the heartbeat in the first visit, they did prescribe me some anti-nausea meds! Hopefully I can put some weight back on. I’m officially down 15 pounds, which is kind of the opposite direction we were hoping to go. … Continue reading
Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Recently our grocery budget got pretty limited and seriously strict. I’m attempting to feed myself, my boys, and my forever-hungry husband on just $75 a week. I have to say it is going MUCH better than expected. Last visit, I spent just $69. This time, I spent $68.81.Below is the list of some things I … Continue reading
Rumors of War.
In all the post-election chaos, I have to say the reporting by some of my most relied-upon news sources has disappointed me, to say nothing of the mass media that has turned sucking into a trophy sport. Those sources who do dare to mention the recent explosion of secession petitions will use headlines like, “States Petition … Continue reading
Best, Fastest Easiest Dessert Ever. I mean it.
15 minutes start to finish. Ready? 1. Take one pre-mixed package of sugar cookies Bake according to package, except spread onto small cookie sheet so it will form a cookie cake. (9 mins including mixing time) 2. Take one box of instant pudding Prepare according to box. (2-5 minutes. Should be done while cookies bake.) … Continue reading
Some Battles You Just Can’t Win
I can’t stand losing an argument. (Just ask my husband). It’s not just because being wrong sucks and is embarrassing, it’s because I usually don’t stand and fight unless I truly believe I am right. I guess the real problem is that, unlike most people, I don’t mind fighting. I would rather confront a problem or … Continue reading
Quick Post About Turkey
Honestly, I am only putting this post on here because I had to convert an image to jpeg in order to share it on Pinterest. This is great information that needs to be shared, though. This person has a complete guide to thawing and cooking a turkey! Hope it helps you too. Just click on the … Continue reading
Great New Budget Binder!
No joke, I am thrilled about this! I saw a great new pin which inspired me to re-organize the way I do our family budget. I’d already moved our bills off an overly complicated Excel document onto a printout because my computer crashes ALL THE TIME. I got tired of having to reconstruct the stupid … Continue reading
A Really Great Day
After a few really rough days, I am thrilled to report that today has been awesome. I managed to get up and around right around 11 a.m. (a small miracle). My husband is home today, and I’m super excited about that even though he’s spending most of the day playing Halo 4, which came out … Continue reading
Being Happy... 