Outback Steakhouse ‘freebies’

If you happen to enjoy eating at Outback, you may want to visit sometime between now and the end of April.  They currently have some special menu items, which, if ordered along with a Coke Zero, will score you:
– One of four Coca-Cola Zero NCAA commemorative glasses
–A gift certificate for a Bloomin’ Onion
–And the chance to win [...]

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Some of our best moments this week

Watching a little one run on the beach.

Playing in the touch pool with a bigger one.

Laughing in amazement as half a dozen children all run in the surf at once, soaking themselves to varying degrees despite the cool wind.
Feeling ever-so thankful for the rental-house washing machine. And for Costco brownie mix. And for the fact [...]

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Sunday

Psalm 24:1-2

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Making sure there’s time for what’s really important

I’ve been reading your comments about my camping dilemma with great interest. Thank you so much. Then this morning’s post from Holy Experience reminded me that the small important interactions are the first things that go by the wayside when I get too busy…
Hmm….

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Dilemma: How much is too much?

I am having the worst time deciding what to do about something and I thought maybe y’all would be able to help me figure this out. Or at least, maybe writing about it will help me clarify it for myself.
One of the highlights of our summer is Family Camp, a 4 day weekend where [...]

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Alltop

Was just delighted to get an email from someone at alltop.com telling me I’d been added to their Mom Blog list. There are all sorts of interesting blogs there, including some I hadn’t yet run across.   You might like to check it out.

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Frugal Cookin Carnival coming….

….on Friday, April 25th.  Basic idea here….more details coming soon.  Get your thinking caps on.  I’m excited to read about your yummiest frugal meals!  And by all means, feel free to mention this on your blog so that others can share their ideas too!

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Review: Let’s Start Smart multiplication

Not long ago I got a learning materials sample from Let’s Start Smart.   This one contained a DVD and a CD to help kids learn their multiplication.   In our homeschool, I consider it essential that kids get their multiplication down pat.   This program drills kids in a lively entertaining way with music.  I liked that [...]

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Because He Lives

(Quite possibly my favorite hymn in the universe)
 
God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal, and forgive.
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the [...]

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oh, I just have to share this….

When trying to think of something fun and different to put in our kids’ Easter baskets, I came across some colorful T-shirts at an outlet store.  At $2 each the price was certainly right.   But I wanted to add some personality to them.  I’ve always loved the neat shirts that Christian Book Distributors sells, but [...]

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