Thankful: November 15th
Today I’m thankful for my sweet daughter Ivory, whose smile never ceases to make me smile. What are you thankful for today?
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A Gift a Day 2014: Day Five: Hair Ribbons
When I was a child, I loved hair ribbons. I had a few that I still remember–and still have! I remember visiting a friend when I was 8. Unlike me, she had a sister, and their house had drawers in the bathroom vanity (mine did not). Her mother opened the drawer one day when I…
Thankful: November 14th
Today, I am grateful for Richard Sparks. He was a huge help in moving the blog over to the website, helping me to make the change to a website that would work on mobile devices, and working out all of the little details that I could not have done on my own on the…
Thankful: November 13th
Today I am extremely grateful to have met up with an old friend whom I have not seen for over a decade. We were able to visit for quite a while, and I was able to share of our abundance with her from my garden and pantry. What are you grateful for today?
A Gift a Day 2014: Day Four: Felt Crowns
Both Elsa and Ivory have recently asked me for a crown to wear when they dress up as princesses. We’ve had a good number of dress-up crowns in our house, but none have survived the first three daughters to pass down to daughters four and five. Most crowns are plastic, and all of the little…
Thankful: November 12th
After much searching, I have found the fabric that I need to make some pajamas for the children. I am thankful to have found it. What are you thankful for today?
Thankful: November 11th
Today I am thankful for those who have served and are serving in our military. What are you thankful for today?
A Gift a Day 2014: Day Three: Button Bobby Pins
All of the new hairstyles that Winter has been trying have involved plenty of bobby pins. I made her these fancy bobby pins for some fun accents. Supplies: Bobby pins Fancy shank buttons Thin jewelry wire Tools: Needle-nosed pliers Wire cutters I cut a piece of jewelry wire about 3…
Thankful: November 10th
Today I’m thankful for my sweet children–for their love and affection, for their giggles, and for their tears, that remind me that all things shall pass; that we overcame the things that were hard for us as children, just as we will get past the things that are hard for us as adults. I’m looking…
Last Week’s Frugal Accomplishments
I harvested three larges bunches of basil from the garden and hung it to dry. I cut chives and 2 small cucumbers from the garden. I planted more seeds in the garden, and covered several seedlings that did come up with jars, to keep the bugs off and to help them grow faster, since…
Thankful: November 9th
Today, I’m thankful for my husband’s company this evening, and children who were tired early, giving us more time for an at-home date after they were in bed. I’m grateful for a happy marriage and the joy of spending time with the man I love. (If you’re looking for at-home date ideas, you can…
Thankful: November 8th
I am thankful that we have figured out the website issues that we had today, and that we were able to get back my husband’s website after our previous host erased it. What are you thankful for today?