Monthly Archives: August 2008

Things I Love Thursday- THE LIBRARY

Part of our summer included the library. Actually, most of our summer did. The kids all were part of the summer reading program. Mommy set a goal for the kids to each read (or be read) 30 books over the … Continue reading

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I’m In Love…

There’s a new man in my life. He comes equipped with sleek good looks and amazing suction. What more could a gal ask for? Dyson DC-14 “ANIMAL” Excuse me while I wipe the drool from my chin. This was an … Continue reading

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Rest In Peace

There seems to be a theme around here lately. We just lost our second beloved pet this year. And this one is much harder to take because Peanut was only a year old. When our dog, Dakota passed a few … Continue reading

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Bottle Love

By now you all know of (and hopefully share) my love affair with Klean Kanteens. Come on, what’s not to love? Making the switch to a reusable water bottle and canvas shopping totes are the simplest ways you can make … Continue reading

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

The winner of the English Retread Handbag brought to us by The Earth Friendly Shoppe is……. #16 Eileen, who said: “What a great site! Can’t believe I haven’t stumbled on this one before. The bottle bangles are a fun way … Continue reading

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Friendship, Porch Swings & Babies

Be sure to enter to win the FABULOUS handbag! I’ve always loved this house. It is where I lived when I met my BFF. I was 12, she was 13. I was a “country” girl, she was a Guess jean … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday

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Making Clothing Outlast Your Kids Part III

Have you entered the give-away for a FABULOUS English Retread Handbag from the Earth Friendly Shoppe? Click & Comment to enter! The stain won’t come out, you don’t want to mess with dye. Now what? Disguise the spots! For small … Continue reading

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Jump on the Non-Chuck Wagon

Don’t forget to enter the CONTEST. Join the Polka Dot Household as we venture into Meatless Mondays. This might get a little scary folks. Seriously though, if we as a family omit meat consumption ONE day a week… we will … Continue reading

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Making Clothing OutLast Your Kids Part Deux

“If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them something more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just … Continue reading

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