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Month: July 2013

Getting Back into the Blogging GrooveBlogging
July 26, 2013
Heather L
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Getting Back into the Blogging Groove

Posted in Family, and Military Life

After nearly a month and a half of internet only on my phone unless we hit the library, I finally have high speed internet again. It’s something that I took for granted, so it was a wake-up call not to have even dial-up available. What it did allow was lots of great time to be spent with Munchkin (and D when he was around). Our time at the cabin, while not always relaxing, was refreshing. We are now getting settled into our new place in CA. Yes, we still have the cabin and will continue to work on it as…

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Our Rustic Bathroom VanityBathroom Sink and Faucet
July 9, 2013
Heather L
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Our Rustic Bathroom Vanity

Posted in Family, and Homemaking

When we first purchased our cabin, we had a lot of clean-up to do around the house and under the porch. While we were doing the clean-up, we discovered a lot of wood that was used during the building of the house. Some of it was too far gone to be able to use, but we were able to save several large pieces that we thought we could use for some project later. We weren’t sure what we would use them for, but it seemed a shame to get rid of beautiful, rustic wood, so it was set aside in…

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Trying to Stay Cool in ArizonaFrozen Grapes
July 8, 2013
Heather L
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Trying to Stay Cool in Arizona

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I admit it. I took air conditioning for granted while we lived on base. Here at the cabin, we don’t have air conditioning. Nope, we have a evap cooler (aka swamp cooler) that can cool the main part of the house, but it doesn’t work in the bedrooms. It also doesn’t work that great on humid days, but at least it cools things off on those hot, dry days. We didn’t even have that for the first week that we were up here as it hadn’t been repaired yet, so I’m grateful for it even if it doesn’t work as…

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Review: Children’s Atlas of God’s WorldChildren's Atlas of God's World
July 8, 2013
Heather L
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Review: Children’s Atlas of God’s World

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About Children’s Atlas of God’s World: Discover the wonders of earth’s seven continents as you learn more about each featured country – the diverse cultures, holidays, natural wonders, and historic sites. Complete with maps detailing major cities and other geographical information, this full-color atlas is a book your whole family will love. On every page you’ll discover incredible details of people and places from around the globe. From great civilizations to unique architecture, Children’s Atlas of God’s World is an educational tour and helpful reference tool. About the Author: Craig Froman is a curriculum writer, as well as assistant editor…

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