This business of play. It’s a dirty job. But someone has to do it. Because play is a child’s job….
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HomeMaking
The cross-country move
My mother and father have retired. They decided that they would spend retirement in Utah, where dad can spend time…
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Accept the Invitation
All things spring! The calendar flipped to March and we’re sharing habits for a new season. Amidst the spring cleaning,…
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Here and Back Again
Those many years ago, I loaded my car and moved to the west. The call of those majestic mountains, travel,…
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Frugal Living: Homemade Laundry Detergent
We did it! We tried making the powdered version of homemade laundry detergent. And in the grand tradition of batch…
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Birthday Tribute
A compiled tribute to Hodgepodgedad. From 2009…. (to the tune of If I only had a brain from Wizard of…
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Meal Plan: Freezer & Pantry Challenge
I hope y’all don’t tire of freezer and pantry challenges because they sure are a money saver. It is a…
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The Habit of Moral Living – Part One
We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition,…
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Allergy Friendly Living Part Three – Alert Wristband/Bracelet
The orange. It calls attention. The bracelet. It’s trendy. The stretchy band. It’s comfortable. Lil’ Buddy calls it his watch….
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Window Love Letters
Here it is. The day after Valentine’s Day. Was it as you expected? Let me encourage you to look for…
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Thankful hearts
(Photo of framed card by Marjolein Bastin) On this Valentine’s Day we are thankful for hearts. And we have thankful…
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Back to Basics Series
A simple strategies, frugal living series over on Habits for a Happy Home. Back to basics – a basic routine…
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Homemade Laundry Detergent At Saving Cents with Sense
Do you know about the frugal living community on Twitter? That’s where I met my new friend, Melissa. I’m sharing…
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