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Make It From Scratch Carnival #4

Posted in Homemaking

The entries are in over at Stop the Ride for the Make it from Scratch carnival. This week’s entries include anything from ketchup to slime to cards to laundry detergent (and much more). You can see my entry here. My daughter loves these “new” pillows. Fleece is quite cozy. To find out how you can participate in the Make It From Scratch Carnival, head on over to Stop the Ride.

Field Trip: Aquarium

Posted in Family, and Homeschooling

Well, I told Munchkin that we’d have some fun this week, so we started off the week by heading to the aquarium for a field trip. I have decided that it’s time to get that new camera. I can’t hold out any longer. I don’t want to miss out on memories due to a bad camera. Anyway, here are some pictures from our day. Munchkin petting and then feeding the horseshoe crab: We became small and travelled through the wetlands as little beings. Then we ran into this! The newest temporary exhibit was the penguins: One of the cutest creatures…

Meal Plan Monday

Posted in Homemaking

I usually have this up and going early, but this week has been interesting. So, please forgive the delay. Normally, I don’t post specific days for meals, but this week, timing is everything. Monday: Salisbury Steak with green beansTuesday: Quasedillas with veggiesWednesday: Chicken Salad SandwichesThursday: PastaFriday: D’s home, so whatever he wantsSaturday: Probably eat outSunday: Grilling (either chicken or steak) D’s been eating out a lot while he’s gone, so I want to make sure I make him a nice homecooked meal when he arrives home. I can’t wait until we get settled completely in one house and we’re not…

Study/Guest Room

Posted in Homemaking, and Thoughts

Here are the before and after pics from the study/guest room. I’m not sure if I’ll use those curtains or not, but I wanted something up on the windows for now. The two windows in the room do not have matching curtains. They’re similiar, but not matching. Before (sky blue): Study/Guest Room After: (Barn Red) The study/guest room will be done in an Americana theme.