I have set a new (rather lame) goal for myself. I want to actually TRY some of the recipes I’ve found on Pinterest. So perhaps the goal itself isn’t so lame. Perhaps it’s the fact that I have to set it as a goal to actually accomplish it that is lame. I don’t …
Monthly Archive: September 2012
Sep 27
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Sep 27
Thoughtful Thursday
As it is the last Thursday in the month of September, I thought I’d share more quotes and pictures from President Abraham Lincoln. Enjoy! (photo) “Whatever you are, be a good one.” (photo) “I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.” (photo) “The things I want to know are in books; …
Sep 25
Peach Pie Filling (To Can)
Did I share this recipe with you? I cannot remember. If I did not, I apologize, and if I did already, I apologize! When I ended up with about 75 lbs of peaches (between my mom’s tree and my purchase of a bunch because I forgot my mom had a tree!), I had lots …
Sep 23
Nectresse Review (And Snag a FREE Sample!)
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of NECTRESSE™Sweetener for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. This last week has been a little sweeter at my house! I was given a box of NECTRESSE™Sweetener sweetener to try, and it’s been, well, sweet! From the maker of Splenda Sweeteners, this new product derives its …
Sep 22
Homemade Treatment for Head Lice
Well, now that school is back in session, I’ve already received a notice from one of my children’s school that there has been a reported case of head lice. Never a fun note to get. Fortunately, all in my household have remained lice-free, but the recent note reminded me of 3 years ago when we …
Sep 20
Thoughtful Thursday – Honest Abe
Is it any wonder this man has gone down in history as one of the greats? Here are some more quotes from him: (photo) “No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent.” “Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it …
Sep 16
Get Pee Stains Out of Your Mattress – Homemade Cleaner
If you’re a mom like me, you’ve likely dealt with your fair share of wetting accidents on the bed. If you have a pet, you’ve likely dealt with the same darn thing (though hopefully not on the bed!!!). My youngest does NOT want to be potty trained. He’s 5 1/2 years old, has autism, …



















