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posted on November 5, 2014 by Nelle
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The Ultimate Christian Living Bundle

The Ultimate Christian Living Bundle

Kids! Our greatest blessing and often, our greatest challenge! Just when you think you’re getting it figured out, they surprise you. I wanted to tell you about this amazing bundle of e-books, e-courses and audio books as a sort of family survival pack. It’s a library of over $1,140 worth of over 80 incredible published works, […]

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posted on September 12, 2014 by Nelle
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Let’s have a “Knit Together”

Let’s have a “Knit Together”

This is a get-together for people, adults and kids alike, who want to learn to knit. I asked several other women if they were willing to teach if I was willing to host.

Filed Under: ...Homemade Fun, Featured Tagged With: homemade, knitting

posted on September 12, 2014 by Nelle
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7 Ways to Share a Bowl of Soup

7 Ways to Share a Bowl of Soup

I love the kind of days you can light a fire in the fireplace or have a bonfire and put on a big pot of soup to simmer and enjoy all day long. It brings about memories of gatherings we had when I was a child, when we all gathered together to share a bowl of soup.

Filed Under: ...Homemade Fun, Featured Tagged With: family, soup

posted on March 11, 2011 by Nelle
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Peanut Butter Cookie Variations

Peanut Butter Cookie Variations

Peanut Butter cookies are my absolute favorite!   They become even more delightful when I use mydifferent Peanut Butter Cookie Variations.  Any time I take these cookies to a get together, they disappear quickly, so leave some at home for your family.  There will be no left-overs!  Plus, this is a recipe the kids can help […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Baking, Featured, Food Tagged With: baking, cookies, cooking with kids, peanut butter cookie recipe

posted on February 25, 2011 by Nelle
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Cooking with Kids, Marshmallow Bread

Cooking with Kids, Marshmallow Bread

Marshmallow Bread, a yummy recipe for kids! As a kid, we used to make Marshmallow Bread in the oven in the winter.  It was a perfect alternative to toasted marshmallows, when we couldn’t have a campfire outside.  This is a recipe for kids that is super simple and tasty! Ingredients for Marshmallow Bread: This is what you […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Food, Kids Recipes Tagged With: cooking with kids, easy recipes, kids recipes, marshmallow bread, recipes, recipes for kids

posted on February 24, 2011 by Nelle
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Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken

Okay, yes this is probably very fattening, but it’s fried chicken.  Yum!  I’ll give you a greaseless way to fry chicken in another post, I promise. Ingredients for Fried Chicken: 3-4 pound chicken, cut in pieces for frying 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste Other seasonings (if desired): I have uses poultry seasonings […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Cooking, Food Tagged With: chicken recipes, easy recipes, fried chicken recipe

posted on February 17, 2011 by Nelle
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Apple Walnut Bars

Apple Walnut Bars

My family loves this easy apple recipe.   Apple Walnut Bars are the best when you have apples available, fresh from the orchard in the fall, but they are delicious any time of the year.  I like them while still a little warm…with a little vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce on top. Ingredients for Apple Walnut […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Baking, Food Tagged With: apple recipes, baking, cookie recipes, easy recipes

posted on February 7, 2011 by Nelle
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Radio Flyer Soft Rock and Bounce Pony

Radio Flyer Soft Rock and Bounce Pony

My youngest son (now 2 years old) received a”Radio Flyer Soft Rock and Bounce Pony” from his grandparents last Christmas. He loves it; he calls it his “rock heesee”! When we sit and watch television in the evenings and that is where you will find him, rockin’ on his heesee. It rocks and bounces, has […]

Filed Under: ...for Families Tagged With: Radio Flyer, rocking horse, toys

posted on February 3, 2011 by Nelle
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Hot Corn Dip

Hot Corn Dip

This appetizer recipe is perfect for the big game! Every time I make this recipe, it goes really fast, so I always double it.  It is warm and delicious with a little spice.  want less spice, use less jalapeño. Ingredients for Hot Corn Dip: 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen sweet corn 2 cans (4 ounces each) […]

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posted on February 3, 2011 by Nelle
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Pretend Play, Kids Shaving!

Pretend Play, Kids Shaving!

Imitation is Priceless! Some of the best toys for kids are toys they can use for pretending they are all grown up.

Filed Under: ...for Boys Tagged With: kids, kids shave kit, pretend play, toys

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  • 7 Ways to Share a Bowl of Soup
    7 Ways to Share a Bowl of Soup

    I love the kind of days you can light a fire in the fireplace or have a bonfire and put on a big pot of soup to simmer and enjoy all day long. It brings about memories of gatherings we had when I was a child, when we all gathered together to share a bowl of soup.

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