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Monthly Archives: December 2009

new year, fresh start…

i love it. i’ve always been a new year’s resolution kinda girl. probably because i have so many things i need to work on! i’ll get on with that in a minute. i was just thinking over what i’ve actually done in the last week.

cooked- lasagna, homemade chicken noodle soup, prime rib, scalloped corn.
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crazy snow…

everyone in the midwest is talking about the Christmas blizzard. it really was THAT bad. anything that keeps us from celebrating and upholding our traditions is pretty maj. our church’s Christmas eve service was cancelled….so that alone changed the way we normally celebrate. it just isn’t the same when you can’t go to church on...

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recent creations…

for some reason, as Christmas approaches, i have even more of a desire to get creative. i think the whole concept of the Christmas season, makes one think about what really matters and WHO really matters. AND that makes me want to document my feelings and express the overflowing good thoughts, thus the focus on...

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*b* list of last minute holiday ideas…

if there’s anything we want to do for the holidays, it’s now or wait until next year, right? i already have a list of ideas for next year! i’ll share those early in the season next year and hopefully accomplish them. overall, i’m pleased with the things i’ve done this year, even though once again...

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wrapping it up…

in so many different ways. wrapping up the editing on the last photo sessions of the year, holiday preparations as well as preparations for our Christmas party, assignments due in the next couple of weeks, as well as other assorted last minute details. it’s a good feeling wrapping things up. looking forward to time with...

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*b* list of holiday inspiration

i think one of the things that is most appealing to me about blogging and the whole concept of being online, is all the inspiration. i think the internet has had far, far more positive effects on my life than negative. i like to focus on the positive : ) even though the majority (by...

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let there be light….

i’ve mentioned how much i love good light many times. of course, i’m partial to huge windows and natural light, but i also appreciate pretty incandescent light too. i’m not a fan of one overhead light in a room. i don’t think many people are, but i think sometimes it’s overlooked. from the time we...

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*b* list of holiday budget tips…

i’m thrifty. although i really like quality things, i do like a bargain almost as much. so my approach to the holidays is this: create an atmosphere in our home that is cozy, festive, pretty, meaningful and as non-commercial as possible….spending as little as possible. this year, i haven’t spent any money on anything for...

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tomorrow….

i’ll be sharing a *b* list that i really wanted to share today….but it’s just not realistic! i could share the list, but it would be without photos and that wouldn’t be any fun! the list is a compilation of budget holiday tips, mainly focused on decorating and atmosphere. if you saw my house right...

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wishing you blessings….

i have to say thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes. that’s one thing that i really like about facebook. it makes remembering birthdays much more easy. i don’t think i’ve ever in my life felt more “remembered” or loved on my birthday! thank you! i am blessed to have such amazing, thoughtful, loving people...

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