Monthly Archives: January 2008

My Awesome, But Not-So-Perfect, Husband

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Charity

I don’t talk about my husband very much on here. Sometimes I want to, but I end up not doing it. The reason is kind of stupid, though. The things I want to say about him are all good. Many … Continue reading →

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More From Little E, Comedian

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Charity

Little E’s joke of the day. He made this up all by himself, I swear! What do you get when you cross a rooster with a boy crossing the road eating crackers? A crunch-a-doodle-doo! Previously: Little E, Comedian

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Sometimes Moms Don’t Rock

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Charity

A few weeks ago, I told you that my mom was lending me her laptop, so I could work on my blogging and freelance writing more, while the kids are doing their educational (and other) stuff on the family computer. … Continue reading →

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My Bloggy Giveaway Is Here

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Charity

Welcome Bloggy Giveaway-ers! Thanks for stopping by my giveaway. Feel free to poke around a bit before you head off to the next great giveaway. Today, I am giving away a jewelry making set for kids of any age. And … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Charity

Yea! I am back to doing Menu Plan Monday. I managed to get very far out of my good habits during December and beyond. I am finally getting my act together again! Here is what we will be eating this … Continue reading →

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I’m Not a Trained Professional

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Charity

I love it when anti-homeschoolers make arguments such as, “I only know that I’m not an educator, and neither am I a dentist, and therefore would not drill holes in my kids’ teeth.” (Actual quote from an anti-HS piece.) And … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned the Hard Way

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Charity

I have gone through about 6 different wordpress themes in the past 18 hours.  Here are some of the things I learned. Do not attempt to change your blog theme when the kids are home and awake. Do not spend … Continue reading →

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Coupon Deals of the Week

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Charity

Here are the great deals I found this week, combining store sales and coupons. Crest Whitening Expressions toothpaste was on sale for $1.98. I also had a $1.00 off coupon, which was doubled. Final cost: Free! Herbal Essences shampoo was … Continue reading →

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WFMW: Cleaning the Bathroom Mirror

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Charity

It’s been a while since I posted a Works-for-me Wednesday tip. Now that my new blog is set up (I moved here from Blogger), I can get back into a routine. Or get into a routine, finally. I am not … Continue reading →

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Don’t Like the Weather? Wait a Week

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Charity

This was the view out my back door on December 30, 2007. This was the view out my back door two weeks later, on January 13, 2008. What a difference two weeks makes! That’s our squirrel friend, Jebediah One Ear. … Continue reading →

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