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Growing Up In My Kitchen

March 5, 2010

My kitchen is small – very small. It’s like a hallway with counter tops and cupboards along the sides. The counter space left from what the microwave, stand mixer and dish drainer occupy is just enough to roll out bread dough and set the rising bowl behind me.
If my husband comes in to talk to [...]

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There’s No Glamour In This

February 12, 2010

My life is …
Steady.
Constant.
A little at a time.
Sensible (somewhat).
Consciencious.
Planned (somewhat).
Conservative.
Modest.
We’ve chosen this lifestyle and I can tell you – it is not glamourous. We weigh our decisions and plan most purchases. We don’t go to many exciting places and I have not personally stepped foot on an airplane in 10 years. Sometimes, I get [...]

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Christmas Morning Cinnamon Buns

December 24, 2009

Have you found that the things you look forward to most at Christmas are the little traditions? Of course, I’m sure your kids (and you!) are excited to open gifts but when you really think about what you’re looking forward to, I bet it has something to do with tradition.
One family tradition that I mouth-wateringly [...]

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Frugal-Minded Holidays

December 4, 2009

Christmas Day isn’t expensive, it’s the month leading up to it that consumes all the money. Here are a few little things I’m doing right now to keep my head in the frugal game without sacrificing fun and festivities.
1. CHEAP wrapping paper. Ordinarily, I’m not a fan of buying things I throw away – it’s [...]

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Reflecting on Peace

December 3, 2009

This post was first published on December 8, 2008. It has a good message though and I thought it could use repeating. ~Nicki

photo credit: djfoobarmatt
Some of you may not know that my dad is a minister. He pastors the church I attend so I am exposed to some high quality preaching (I love you [...]

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