{ The Essence of the Homemaker }

Source Without a doubt, the most asked question I get, and emails I receive, pertain to my homemaking. Why do I enjoy it so much, how do I get it all done with a smile on my face, and what is it about homemaking that I love. I am by no means an expert on this subject, and I can't begin to even …

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{ Cooking Thursday - 07/31/2014 }

Here is a simple but delicious meal to get going in your crockpot.  I love using mine, it frees up my day and allows me to concentrate on other things while dinner cooks away. Crockpot Beef Stroganoff Source:  All Recipes 1 1/2 pounds top round steak, cut into strips salt and pepper to taste 1/2 oni…

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{ Exploring }

One of our favorite things to do as a family, is to get in the car and drive somewhere to go exploring.  We will often hike to the top of a small mountain, or just go walking around enjoying the fresh air and learning as we go. This afternoon, we picked up our niece and nephew and took a drive abo…

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{ Peak at the Kitchen }

(The chair pads are not staying, I'm going to crochet some padded cushions instead) I know a couple of you have been asking to see the finished table and chairs.  I have waited to show any pictures because it's not yet complete.  Honestly, I need to give the yellow bench it's second coa…

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{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 07/28/2014 }

Good morning everyone, can you believe it's Monday again?  I know I always say that time flies but goodness this weekend really feels like I blinked and missed it. Anyway, let's get going, I got my coffee and I'm ready to move on. Breakfast time....what is on the plate this morning:::: r…

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{ On a quiet Sunday }

L et's sit down and have a little chat.  I want to tell you what I love doing on a quiet Sunday afternoon. C rochet, yes of course.  Reading, yes definitely.  Gardening, sewing etc., yes and yes and yes, but what I most like doing is sitting down with my laptop and visiting blog land. F irst I need …

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{ When Summer starts wearing me down }

I love Summer.  There, I have said and I want to be sure that you all understand where I stand. The problem is that Summer seems to always be a time where I find myself quite busy, it's like I'm trying to cram as much fun as possible into 3 months, before the new school year kicks off. I do…

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{ Five Senses Saturday }

I love my Five Senses Saturday, and although I don't post it every single Saturday, I still think it's a great way to review the past week. What I saw, what I touched, tasted, felt etc....  ::::HEAR - M80 Radio online.  A radio station in Portugal that plays all the oldies that I remember …

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{ Painting the Moon by Traci Borum }

*Publisher: Red Adept Publishing *Release date: June 7, 2014 When Noelle Cooke inherits a quaint English cottage and an art gallery from her famous Aunt Joy, she welcomes a departure from her San Diego routine. But the lure of the Cotswolds, combined with a locked cottage room and a revealing jo…

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{ Today }

:::BOUGHT Couldn't find a pillow I wanted to use as an insert, so I just bought more Poly-Fil.  Not exactly my favorite way of doing these, but it will be fine. :::LOVED Spending some time with my husband this morning.  It doesn't happen all the time, he is always so busy with work and schoo…

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