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Things to Write Home About – 3/26/11

Feels Like Home Blog™ — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:47:58 +0000

Here are some of my favorite posts from the last couple of weeks:

Homegrown: Parenting & Having Fun As A Family

Jamie from Hands On: As We Grow guest posted an Ivory soap experiment at My Delicious Ambiguity based on this post at Housing a Forest
Housing a Forest reused the Ivory soap from the experiment to make fluffy bathroom paint
Jenae from You Can Teach Your Child shared tips for teaching your kid to read at No Time for Flash Cards
Allie at No Time for Flash Cards posted a pretend science lab that her son loved

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Jo-Lynne at Musings of a Housewife shared highlights from a video about genetically engineered food and why it’s making us sick
Carmen shared Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake at Raising Homemakers
Anne at Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy shared a recipe for a special dinner at home
Rebecca at Cooking with My Kid posted candied pecan oatmeal

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Phoebe at Getting Freedom from Debt asked readers to rethink what it means to be frugal
Rachel at Simple Notebook showed me that hot water is a luxury to be treasured
Mandi at Life… Your Way explained how to simplify your life by being realistic with your budget and also offered suggestions for decluttering
NJ Renie shared tips for keeping bugs out of your home at Simple Organic

Homemade: Crafts & Other Projects

She Wears Flowers made an awesome grocery-themed quiet book for a toddler to use while you’re grocery shopping
The Borrowed Adobe made a seriously awesome jewelry holder
Kimba at A Soft Place shared a terrarium inspired by a Pottery Barn catalog

Healthier Mom: Improving my Physical & Emotional Well-being

Sarah Markley wants you to know that you are not the lies that life has taught you
Mandi Ehman shared 7 ways to simplify your life at Simple Mom
Leo at Zen Habits says you should surround yourself with passionate people

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Things to Write Home About – 3/19/11

Feels Like Home Blog™ — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:16:30 +0000

I am finding it increasingly difficult to write Things to Write Home About. It takes a lot of time. At any rate, I am moving it to Saturday because I have something else in store for you tomorrow (and future Sundays).

Here are some of my favorite posts from the last couple of weeks:

Homegrown: Parenting & Having Fun As A Family

Nadene at Practical Pages explains how preschoolers can learn without formal school
Jaimie at Two Chicks and a Hen shared a fingerknit headband that she says preschoolers can make with a little help
I adore the Let’s Explore Ways to Play. I just printed one for March.
Eryn at Mama Hall wrote a beautiful, beautiful letter full of promises to her children
Angela from Homegrown Mom posted tips for cooking with preschoolers at Raising Homemakers

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Kyla at Funky Polka Dot Giraffe posted rainbow jello (I think I may have included that before, but it’s just so cool)
Mandy at Gourmet Mom on the Go shared a leprechaun lunch
Lynn at Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures posted cauliflower cheese bake
Debbie Does Dinner posted BBQ chicken enchiladas

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Polly at Helping Little Hands shared front facing book shelves
Kelly from Generation Cedar explains why she wants to be a homemaker at Raising Homemakers
Michell at Girl in Air posted a tutorial for a tree-shaped bookshelf {love it!}
Molly at Econobusters shared 25 uses for a coffee filter

Homemade: Crafts & Other Projects

Holly at Bits of Everything shared her kids’ money jars
Sheri at Childmade posted a gorgeous rainbow scarf tutorial
Joy at How Joy Designs shared a sewing machine caddy and pin cushion tutorial

Healthier Mom: Improving my Physical & Emotional Well-being

Micheal Hyatt explains why it’s important to speak well of your spouse
Janice, the Fitness Cheerleader, posted how to lose weight without spending any money

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Things to Write Home About – 2/27/11

Feels Like Home Blog™ — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:14:51 +0000

I have tried to publish this for the last month. Life got in my way. You know how it goes!

Anyway, here are some of my favorite posts from the last couple of weeks:

Homegrown: Parenting & Having Fun As A Family

Asha at Parent Hacks discusses using conditioner in place of shampoo
Kristen, the pajama mama, listed 9 must-have supplies for crafty kids
Jamie at Steady Mom shared 5 tips of gentle discipline
I love the fruit of the spirit lesson that Connie shares at Smockity Frocks
Connie and Catherine both showcased their kids’ art {Imagine how those kids felt!}

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Jenny at Picky Palate posted Oreo-stuffed chocolate chip cookies. Oh.My.Goodness.
Asha at Parent Hacks shared a non-recipe for roasted curry cauliflower
Erin at $5 Dollar Dinners linked to her pumpkin chocolate chip waffles recipe
Crystal at Money Saving Mom shared tips for eating natural and organic food on a budget
Lynn at Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures posted slow cooker beef stroganoff

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Toni, the Happy Housewife, explains how you can get organized with less stuff
Toni also wrote about how to fit housework into your busy schedule
Heather from Home Ec 101 explained how to reduce lint in your dryer
Bernice from Living the Balanced Life shared 10 things to do tonight to have a better morning at Life…Your Way
Phoebe from Cents to Be Debt-Free says we all need tea tree oil

Homemade: Crafts & Other Projects

Leigh from My Life Blessed shared a pillowcase dress tutorial at Smockity Frocks
Christie at A Lemon Squeezy Home posted a tutorial for making a stuffed animal net
Cindy at Skip to My Lou shared links to 10 different fabric basket tutorials

Healthier Mom: Improving my Physical & Emotional Well-being

Heather from More shared You Are What You Tweet at (in)courage {really spoke to me}
Joshua explains how to fulfill your dreams at Becoming Minimalist
Melissa from Peace & Projects explained why burnout is beautiful at Zen Habits
Kara talked about coping with challenges at Simple Kids {so needed this}

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Things to Write Home About – 1/30/11

Feels Like Home Blog™ — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:54:51 +0000

Here are some of my favorite posts from the last couple of weeks:

Homegrown: Parenting & Having Fun As A Family

This would take some planning, but Steff from The Neff Gang guest posted a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt at Make and Takes a couple of years ago
Tsh (the Simple Mom) posted about parenting at (in)courage. It’s a must-read about how God puts up with our nonsense so that we can put up with our kids’.
Jenny from The Southern Institute for Domestic Arts and Crafts wrote about teaching children forgiveness at (in)courage
Jenae at I can Teach My Child! posted a fun penguin project using old toilet paper tubes

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Divine Caroline posted how to care for your kitchen tools at Food Your Way
Evie guest posted copy cat cheddar biscuits at Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures
Heather (the babysitter) guest posted an awesome Valentine-style croque madame recipe at Cooking With My Kid
Bran at Home Ec 101 posted instructions for oven roasted brussel sprouts

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Amy at Mom Advice talked about living in a small space
Diane at Big Green Purse gives 10 suggestions for cutter the clutter
Mandi at Finances Your Way offered suggestions for organizing your tax information
Corey at Simple Marriage offered 8 reasons to move the tv out of your bedroom {This was new in my reader, but I feel like I’ve included it before. I apologize if it’s a repeat.}

Homemade: Crafts & Other Projects

Julie from Vibrant Designs shared a changing pad clutch tutorial (love it!)
Ladybird Lane made a love note holder to hang on the back of a dining chair
Destri at The Mother Huddle explains how to create subway art
Valerie at Frugal Family Fun Blog posted DIY fabric decals for your walls

Healthier Mom: Improving my Physical & Emotional Well-being

Andrea at Savings Lifestyle shared 5 simple tips for healthy weight loss
Kat at Inspired to Action posted how to maximize your mornings through faith
Ann Voskamp from A Holy Experience writes about the marriage bed
Celes from The Personal Excellence Blog wrote 10 ways to live below your potential at Mark and Angel Hack Life {I really needed to read this right now.}

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Things to Write Home About – 1/16/11

Feels Like Home Blog™ — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:52:41 +0000

Here are some of my favorite posts from the last couple of weeks:

Homegrown: Parenting & Having Fun As A Family

I downloaded Amy from Let’s Explore’s Ways to Play in January printable to use as a checklist
Jenae at I Can Teach My Own suggested making your own I Spy pictures
Valerie at Frugal Family Fun Blog posted 5 ideas for beating the winter blues

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

My friend, Toni, the Happy Housewife, has a free e-book about dealing with a picky eater
Gina at Feed Our Families gave tips for dealing with picky eaters (and some conflict with Toni’s, so to each his own)
Kristen at Cheap Healthy Good recounted how she spent $26 on 5 meals with a whole chicken
Amanda at I Am Mommy posted rainbow stuffed French toast
Every week, I pore over Amy’s meal plan at Super Healthy Kids
Robyn at Add A Pinch posted southern banana pudding

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Nicole at Planning with Kids posted 10 tips to speed up house cleaning
Rachel at Small Notebook keeps a perpetual giveaway box
The Nester talked about post-holiday decorating
Hera at Greek Momma shared her solution for organizing wooden puzzles and games

Homemade: Crafts & Other Projects

Bobbie at Clumsy Crafter posted her glitter-covered shoes (this would be perfect for making over Grace’s scuffed shoes)
Dawn at The Magnifying Glass posted a felt solar system
Brenda at Deck the Halls posted a children’s apron that was made from a kitchen towel

Healthier Mom: Improving my Physical & Emotional Well-being

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Things to Write Home About – 1/9/11

Feels Like Home Blog™ — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:55:57 +0000

We are still adjusting. It’s not going as smoothly as I had imagined.

Depression doesn’t clear up over night. The baby isn’t breastfeeding as well as I’d hoped and isn’t gaining weight. She doesn’t sleep well, and we have to visit the pediatrician for weight checks about every third day.

Grace needs a lot more attention than she’s been getting. The poor girl feels ignored (and often is).

I am sitting on a post about the struggles we are having (or maybe they’re just my struggles), but it’s so raw that I’m not sure I can publish it.

Things to Write Home About is safe. It’s normal. I had a few hours to myself today while Joe and Grace visited the Pennsylvania Farm Show with my sister, and I spent it lying on the couch, nursing and pumping and reading my favorite blogs.

For the sake of normalcy.

I needed normal. It feels good to share with you again.

Here are some of the awesome posts I discovered:

Homegrown: Parenting & Having Fun As A Family

Amanda at Impress Your Kids shared her philosophy on kids’ birthday parties (love it!)
Kara at Simple Kids shares ideas for making a snowman kit to have ready for the next big storm
Allie at No Time for Flash Cards shared a painting activity for infants
Christy at Superheroes and Princesses posted a snowman snack that Gracie will really like

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Amy at The Idea Room posted pumpkin waffles with cinnamon syrup
Jen at How To: Simplify posted tips for using parchment paper

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Laura, The Organizing Junkie, posted 6 rules for containerizing at Life Your Way
Mandi at Finances Your Way shared 9 ways to save money in the kitchen
Joshua at Becoming Minimalist explains 18 reasons to get the tv out of your bedroom
I love the Laundry Agreement that JD Roth from Get Rich Slowly has with his wife

Homemade: Crafts & Other Projects

Chrissy at Hickey Pickety Handmade posted a no-hem skirt tutorial (I have an aversion to hemming, so it’s perfect!)
Kaysi at Keeping It Simple posted a cleavage hider that attaches to her bra straps – so smart!

Healthier Mom: Improving my Physical & Emotional Well-being

Marelisa at Abundance Online shared 32 tips for a slimmer, healthier you (sadly, Dove Chocolates don’t make the list)
My friend, Jan, from 5 Minutes for Mom, wrote about her experiences with postpartum depression nine years ago
Dena fro Mother Inferior considered what her life might be like if she didn’t have the safety net of a stable family at (in)courage

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Things to Write Home About – 12/19/10

Feels Like Home Blog™ — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 03:11:04 +0000

Here are some of my favorite posts from the last couple of weeks:

Homegrown: Parenting & Having Fun As A Family

Mandi at Life Your Way posted a very quick idea for dressing up cookie tins
Jaime at eighteen25 posted a cute hand print snowman card
My friend Robyn at I’m Just Sayin’ posted the sweetest story of her 3-year-old taking care of her in the middle of the night
Kristen at We Are THAT Family shared the link for these 10 things to remember when correcting your children
Amberlea at Giver’s Log explains how to accept a gift

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Nicole at Baking Bites posted peppermint snickerdoodles
Jessica at Good (Cheap) Eats posted peppermint brownie bites
Danelle at Home Ever After posted enchilada egg bake
Polly at Helping Little Hands posted a gift of lasagna
Connie at Smockity Frocks posted instructions for olive penguins and an igloo cheese ball

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Kim at Today’s Creative Blog explains how to force plant bulbs
Jessica at Good (Cheap) Eats lists the necessaries for a great party pantry
The Nester hosted a tour of holiday homes – I love to see others’ Christmas decorations!
Heather at Home Ec 101 shared 19 uses for coffee grounds

Homemade: Crafts & Other Projects

Christy at From Glitter to Gumdrops posted a wreath made from cookie cutters
Jamie at Prudent Baby posted instructions for making a succulent wreath. I have been wanting one of these since I saw them in a catalog – for well over $100!
Destri at The Mother Huddle posted easy beaded ornaments

Healthier Mom: Improving my Physical & Emotional Well-being

Being my own state, I’ve not been reading much in this area. I should be.

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Things to Write Home About – 12/12/10

Feels Like Home Blog™ — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:39:23 +0000

Here are some of my favorite posts from the last couple of weeks:

Homegrown: Parenting & Having Fun As A Family

Shelley at How Does She? posted 30 neighbor Christmas gift ideas (some are crafty; some aren’t)
Kat at Inspired to Action posted 128 family activities (awesome list!)
Allie at No Time for Flash Cards posted her infant daughter’s first craft – a hand print Christmas tree
Jenn at My Delicious Ambiguity posted 20 creative Christmas traditions for families with small children

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

My friend, Tiffany, from Lattes and Life, shared an old cheesy pasta (aka mac & cheese) recipe with me
Erin at $5 Dinners posted a meal plan with shopping list for the coming week
Robyn at Add a Pinch shared peppermint bark
Lynn at Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures posted homemade peppermint patties

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Robyn at Robyn’s Online World shared tips for making your holidays safer
Melissa at The Inspired Room shared suggestions for getting creative with holiday decor
The Nester shared 7 ways to embellish a wreath
Myra at My Blessed Life shared pictures of her beautiful Christmas decorations

Homemade: Crafts & Other Projects

Andi at A Homeschool Journey posted popsicle stick Christmas trees
Valerie at Frugal Family Fun Blog posted several free tutorials and patterns that she used to make Christmas gift for babies
Renee at FIMBY has a simple homemade lip balm recipe
Kristy at Sliding Down the Stairs explains how to make a homemade journal

Healthier Mom: Improving my Physical & Emotional Well-being

Sandy Cooper posted knowing and setting your limits at Blissfully Domestic

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Things to Write Home About – 12/5/10

Feels Like Home Blog™ — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:10:30 +0000

Here are some of my favorite posts from the last couple of weeks:

Homegrown: Parenting & Having Fun As A Family

Robin from The Not-Ever-Still-Life posted 8 lessons we all should learn from Hanukkah (my favorite post of the week! LOVE it!)
Rachel from Small Notebook is having a use-what-we-have Christmas this year
Joshua from Becoming Minimalist listed 35 gifts your children will never forget (none of them are toys. surprised?)
Allie at No Time for Flash Cards made really cool discovery bottles using recycled materials
Polly at Helping Little Hands gives instructions for the best-ever paper snowflakes

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Kristen at Dine and Dish shared peppermint hot chocolate
Rebecca at Cooking with Kids shared the world’s best potato pancake recipe and a broccoli cheese stromboli that I can’t wait to make
Ree, the Pioneer Woman, shared French onion soup stuffed mushrooms and gushed about Bobby Flay’s pumpkin bread pudding
Nicole from Gidget Goes Home posted healthy alternatives to condensed soup on Simple Organic
Shaina from Food for my Family posted instructions for homemade fruit leather on Food Your Way

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Laura, the Organizing Junkie, talked about how to get kids to part with old toys before Christmas
Myra from My Blessed Life talked about using natural decor at Decorating Your Way
Joshua from Becoming Minimalist explains 7 areas in which you’ll be happier with less stuff at Organizing Your Way

Homemade: Crafts & Other Projects

Angie at Not the Office Type posted love rocks that made me swoon
The girls at Eighteen25 shared a love note box that would make a wonderful gift under $10
Anna at Take the Side Street made a garland from sparkly pom poms

Healthier Mom: Improving my Physical & Emotional Well-being

Jenn at Personal Fit Coach asks if random acts of kindness can make us healthier?
Joshua from Becoming Minimalist wrote about gaining self-confidence

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Things to Write Home About – 11/28/10

Feels Like Home Blog™ — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:44:42 +0000

Here are some of my favorite posts from the last couple of weeks:

Homegrown: Parenting & Having Fun As A Family

Trent from The Simple Dollar urges us to give experiences instead of things for Christmas this year
Fawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans shared her Christmas gift hide and seek tradition at Twelve Crafts til Christmas
Christie at A Lemon Squeezy Home posted a homemade butter activity that she did with the kids
Amy at Raising Arrows wrote about Bundled in Prayer afghans

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Rebecca at Cooking with My Kid posted nutty caramelized cauliflower (that looks so good)
Myra at My Blessed Life posted 10 easy appetizers for this holiday season
Sarah at The Kitchn posted 10 foods you should buy now because they won’t be cheaper all year

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Mandi from Your Life talked about maintaining your home over the holidays at Simple Mom
Erin at Fresh Nest Design made beautiful spice cabinets for her kitchen
Michelle at Sustainably Chic Designs talked about Lego organization
Peter at Bible Money Matters posted 75 frugal Christmas gift ideas
Philip at PT Money posted 25 Christmas gift ideas under $25

Homemade: Crafts & Other Projects

Christine at Pickup Some Creativity posted a fairy wand tutorial
Tammy from She Wears Flowers shared another fairy wand tutorial at Ladybug Blessings
Kimbo at A Girl and a Glue Gun posted a homemade doodle gift pack and a scarf trimmed with a stuffed animal
Jami at An Oregon Cottage posted gift basket ideas you can make

Healthier Mom: Improving my Physical & Emotional Well-being

Kat at Inspired to Action discussed how to be more confident at holiday gatherings

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