Monthly Archives: September 2007

Homeschooling: Fun with Writing Sentences

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Mary

Can’t help it, I’m going to rave about Peggy Kaye’s book again: Games for Writing. I’ve gushed about it at Writer…Interrupted and here at Home-steeped Hope in the past, and yes, here I go again… What fun we had around … Continue reading →

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Breath of Home

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Mary

That’s the title of my post at Writer…Interrupted today. It’s a homemaking and encouragement post. I hope you check it out, if only for the “bed mite eradicator” tip…which also happens to scent your sheets something wonderful! I also share … Continue reading →

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Our No-TV/Movie Update

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Mary

As you know, on August 31, we unplugged the drug, the television drug, that is. We moved it out of the living room, and into the master bedroom. Out of sight, out of mind, and all that jazz. On Friday, … Continue reading →

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Recipes for Hubby’s Birthday Supper

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Mary

Today is my husband’s 36th birthday! He’s the strong silent type, preferring no fanfare, so we’ll be having a quiet family supper tonight, with foods he requested on the menu. Here’s what’s for dinner: Southwest Rollups ~I’ve been fixing these … Continue reading →

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Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipes

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Mary

Yes, I’m a hot drink fanatic. I’ve collected some really good hot chocolate recipes over the years and decided to compile them here for you, all in one place. First, Hot Chocolate For A Crowd. After pony rides and a … Continue reading →

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My Day, Hour by Hour

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Mary

7:22 A.M. Toddler stumbles into my bedroom. Rats! Overslept and I wanted to get out the door by 8 A.M. for my mom’s group. Doesn’t matter that we had a loong homeschool meeting the day/evening before, followed by errand running … Continue reading →

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My Life, Unscripted

Posted on September 15, 2007 by Mary

You pick up a book, scan the back cover and it either grabs you or it doesn’t. When my influencer copy of My Life, Unscripted from Tricia Goyer arrived, the back cover copy jumped out at me and seconds later … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s My Life Unscripted Blog Tour Begins!

Posted on September 14, 2007 by Mary

Here’s a link to the first chapter of My Life, Unscripted by Tricia Goyer! And a mini-interview with Tricia: Q. Tell me about My Life, Unscripted “Sure! With real-life scripts, screenwriting terms, and timely topics, My Life, Unscripted helps teen … Continue reading →

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Happy Kids

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Mary

Funny, as we walked through the wind and misting on-again-off-again rain at the state fair on Monday, trying to find a carnival ride for which oldest wasn’t too TALL and youngest wasn’t too SHORT …almost impossible by the way…I realized … Continue reading →

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Discouragement

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Mary

The Lord really has a sense of humor! For Children’s Story at church on Sunday, I talked to the kids about the importance of a good attitude. We smiled a bit at the scripture, “Rejoice in everything” knowing that for … Continue reading →

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