Monthly Archives: January 2008

Sometimes, Ya Gotta Wonder

Posted on January 13, 2008 by carrie

Today is just NOT a good day for me to cook. Ever have one of those days? First of all, I broke my most very favorite-ist antique glass juice pitcher whilst preparing breakfast. And just now, I put a chicken … Continue reading →

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Frugal Friday: .25 Day at the Thrift Store

Posted on January 12, 2008 by carrie

This post is actually about what I did *last* Friday, but I’m just now getting around to publishing this. My digital camera has decided to officially freak out and DIE, and I really wanted to post pictures of all the … Continue reading →

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Menu Planning Service Coupon Code

Posted on January 11, 2008 by carrie

Everyone seems to be talking about their goals for 2008. I like to be a bit of a rebel so I refuse to talk about goals right now. Oh, shoot. Let’s talk about eating healthy. And saving money. And doing … Continue reading →

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Which Jane Austen heroine are you?

Posted on January 10, 2008 by carrie

  Take the Quiz here!    And do tell.   And do tell.

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When The Kids Are Away The Mom Will

Posted on January 10, 2008 by carrie

… be bored? My oldest kiddos are visiting relatives two states away, and it’s just me and the youngest for 5 whole days. I had big plans of work, cleaning, organizing and fun with “only” one kid to care for. … Continue reading →

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Natural Moms Podcast #71

Posted on January 9, 2008 by carrie

This week we are joined by Ginger Garrett. Ginger is the author of Beauty Secrets of the Bible: Ancient Arts of Beauty and Fragrance. Listen on the site or download the mp3 here.

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Beauty Secrets of the Bible – Transcript

Posted on January 9, 2008 by carrie

A transcript of this week’s show is below. Also don’t miss my review of the book here: Beauty Secrets of the Bible book review and the free sample recipe courtesy of Ginger. Carrie: We are joined by Ginger Garrett, author of Beauty … Continue reading →

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Free Skin Care Recipe: Rich Milk Wash

Posted on January 9, 2008 by carrie

Ginger was kind enough to let me share a recipe from her site. Here is one I picked. Let us know how you like it! Rich Milk Wash 1 cup powdered goat’s milk 1 cup quick-cooking oats Process the oats … Continue reading →

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I Love It When I’m Right: Nursing Moms, Eat What You Want

Posted on January 8, 2008 by carrie

I find certain things really, really irritating. One of these things is when people blame every little thing a breastfed baby does on its mother. Did the baby hiccup? Must be something you ate! Does he have gas? Uh-0h. Better … Continue reading →

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What Other People Think

Posted on January 7, 2008 by carrie

I have a little survey thingie on my site in which I ask moms what their biggest challenge is. Recently I got one that I wanted to comment on here on the blog. Let me know what you think too, … Continue reading →

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