• Sunday, November 29, 2009 - The Homesteading Carnival #123
I'm excited to be hosting the Homesteading Carnival again, even if I do feel a bit intimidated by the task. I'm not sure why I feel intimidated. I guess a lot of it has to do with my lack of skills in the homesteading department. -- LOL! However, I shall do my best to present the homesteading articles that were submitted for this week's carnival in an attractive way. Please let me know your thoughts!
 Wren over at True Adventures in Money Hacking takes a break from her regular adventures with personal finances to discuss the lost art of loving our neighbors, or "the fence that makes good neighbors needs a gate to make good friends." She doesn't mince words as she compares the neighbors she has in Costa Rica to those she had while still living in the United States.
Bob presents "health insurance options for Christians" posted at Christian Personal Finance.
Maureen at the Inglenook Decor's Blog shares the "top 10 things [she's] grateful for in this Decor World." One of which is that her favorite color (yellow) is now "mainstream."
 Lori at Telling Secrets gives step-by-step instructions for "make it yourself Christmas #3 Candy Cane Ornaments." The picture makes these candy canes appear to be very difficult to craft, but the instructions include very clear photos. I might have to try this out myself!
 Lisa presents "top 10 extreme eco-friendly homes" posted at Construction Management Degrees. These homes are incredible! They range in size and diversity from the Ewok Tree House (shown at the right) to a 9,800 squarefoot luxury home.
 Emma at Baby-Log tells "how to buy a high chair you won’t regret buying, part 1." Even though she didn't submit part 2 to the carnival, I'm including a link to it, too, in case anyone is interested.
Dana at Principled Discovery shares about "instilling mindfulness in our homeschool." She includes a quote from a book that tells of a homesteader's view of her family's "simplified life." She goes on to compare this to homeschooling her children and how she hopes they will take ownership in their own education. (I, too, hope my children will do this!)
Submit your blog article to the next edition of the homesteading carnival using the carnival submission form. They're always looking for new hosts; so if you'd like to host a carnival, please email them.
Next week's host will be Shannon at Mountaineer Country.
I am "hosting" these pictures on my blog. If you'd like to use them, please click on them and save them to your own computer. Thank you. |
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• Saturday, November 21, 2009 - I get to host the Homesteading Carnival again!
• Thursday, November 12, 2009 - People's Choice Awards
• Nov. 3, 2009 - Voting and Dentist...
Posted By Bridget
My children usually go alone or in twos to the dentist. Today my older 2 had their cleaning appt.s so my sister came over to watch the 3 younger kids for me.
I am glad that my 12 year old doesn't mind if I take photos of him :) Some kids would be embarrassed, but he thinks it's cool that I like to keep a record of their lives!
Here's my handsome son who is just a hair taller than me who is 5' 6"... it's strange that we see eye to eye!
 
Then it was my daughter's turn. Her humor is SO much like her Daddy's...
The hygienist thought it was pretty funny (but had an idea when my daughter didn't respond to "Hi"! She had seen the funny teeth a LOT this week! haha)
Oh she is SO cute!!!
Wait...did I say "CUTE"??
They both got a clean bill of health...NO CAVITIES!! (although they both need BRACES!! Argh!!!)
And today was the big voting day in Maine and we made sure to go and vote "Yes" on Question #1 to help to keep marriage in Maine sacred between a man and a woman... the way God intended it :)
The kids on their way inside...
They always LOVE to vote with us because their Grampa is the Constable of our ward. Since they combined a few wards today at our Civic Center... he was the HEAD Constable! They thought they was VERY cool!
 
 
We all got our "I VOTED TODAY!" stickers and were on our way!
Now I am tuckered out after a long day and am looking forward to relaxing with a good book (which happens to be "Twilight" tonite!) BUT since the time change always confuses us for a while... it feels like it should be bedtime but it is only 5PM!!!!! Oh well... guess I will go and knit for a while ;-) |
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• Monday, October 26, 2009 - Neglected?
• Friday, October 9, 2009 - My Fifth "Loving My Husband Friday"
This meme was started by Shannon of The Peer Review. Here's the "basics" according to her website:
Loving My Husband Friday is for taking the time to focus on the positives of marriage. A time to build up your marriage and your spouse. Focus on something you love about your husband, something he did to encourage you this week, or just a tip on how to keep your marriage strong. Let your husband know you're bragging on him...everyone loves praise and accolades. Try to spend the rest of your week focusing on all the great traits of your spouse...especially when you're tempted to focus on the bad! And don't forget to pray for your husband and marriage as you write your post.
Has it really been three weeks since my last "Loving My Husband Friday"?! So much has happened, and my hubby has been so helpful in the midst of it all! Thank you, Sugar Pie!
- My aunt & uncle passed away.
- I flew to DFW to be w/ my 'extended' family for a few days.
- My hubby stayed behind to care for our children and to work while I was gone.
I love my husband for being willing to send me to DFW to be w/ my 'extended' family and for being willing to put up with take care of our children for several days (including a weekend) in my absence. Thanks again, Sweetie!
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• Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 2009 Homeschool Blog Awards ~ Coming Soon!
• Oct. 7, 2009 - Simple Blessings...
Posted By Bridget
With 5 children and one on the way... thinking of all the knitting I had to do this winter was stressing me out a bit! My wonderful Mom offered her knitting services and then I offered her organic wool and she got to work! (she also learned a few new things along the way like knitting on circular needles, the long tail cast-on and weaving in ends!)
THANK YOU, MOM!!!!! This meant SOOOOO much to me!!
(and now she is knitting hat for her Great Grandkids AND then she'll knit my Husband and I a hat! Isn't that terrific??? WHAT a BLESSING!!!!!!!)
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• Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - Blogging Confusion
• Monday, September 21, 2009 - Monday Madness Giveaways
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