It is currently 59 degrees outside and we are under a winter weather advisory, to-wit: A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY. CHANCES FOR RAIN WILL INCREASE LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY THIS EVENING. THE RAIN IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE TO SNOW AROUND MID EVENING…AND [...]
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Written By: Jodi on January 16, 2011 No Comment
Oh my goodness, our life was taken over by Lego! This year, both boys were on the Lego team for First Lego League. It seemed like our younger son was already on the team last year since he was at all the meetings, but this year it was official. Once again, they advanced to state [...]
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Written By: Jodi on June 8, 2010 No Comment
Do rabbits have paws or feet? I think paws. Anyway, as promised, I am happy to introduce you to the happy tenant of the rabbit hutch I built. Meet Smudge: Isn’t he cute?!? I should probably explain his name. Or maybe I should just show you. See the smudge on his side/back? He has one [...]
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Written By: Jodi on May 8, 2010 No Comment
So you want some brownies, but you’re out of vegetable oil. Or you don’t like using vegetable oil in general. Or you’re in the mood for cookies but want or need them to be quick and easy with minimal ingredients. Or you’re in the mood for brownies but they are too messy for your purposes. There are lots of reasons why you might want to make brownie cookies, but whatever your reason you really should try these!
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Written By: Jodi on April 30, 2010 No Comment
2 cups all-purpose flour (I swapped out 1/2 c. of white for unifine wheat flour) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup strawberry-flavor Nestle Nesquik powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs Pre heat oven to 375º F. Combine flour, salt and baking soda in [...]
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Written By: Jodi on March 13, 2010 One Comment
The term ‘healthier’ being relative…these are more healthy than the original recipe. I found this version over at Heavenly Homemaker. Apparently, she took a basic recipe and substituted some healthier ingredients. This version does have a little different taste to it, but it’s good! I enjoy it alone, but I think some vanilla ice cream [...]
Written By: Jodi on February 23, 2008
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This was in our local paper yesterday and I thought it was appropriate to share since I’m in a major winter BLAH phase. 10 reasons to appreciate the cold Iowa winter Here are 10 things to ponder as you shiver through another day in Iowa’s Endless Winter: The good news – no mosquitoes! If you [...]
Written By: Jodi on February 23, 2008
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I was getting a little tired of my previous design and decided I needed to add a touch of spring to my life. I’m so tired of winter!! They tell you these templates are ready to go as-is, but that is rarely the case and I’ve spent a good part of my day making changes [...]
Written By: Jodi on February 22, 2008
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I keep putting off writing an entry because there’s so much to say. I’ve decided it might be easier to just pour it all out in one post and get it over with. So, this has been an up and down week and a half or so. We celebrated my younger son’s 7th birthday (7!?!). [...]
Written By: Jodi on February 19, 2008
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I don’t know what is wrong with me, but today I decided I want another pet. Not just any pet…a Robo Hamster. Never heard of a Robo Hamster? I hadn’t either until we went to Petco to get some cat food. Yes, food for the cats we’ve had for less than a year that live [...]
Written By: Jodi on January 31, 2008
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Ok, I know, homeschool parents don’t exactly get time off for sick days, but I’m trying my best! I have taken up an almost permanent position in the recliner with my laptop. I have my pillows, blankets, pets and assorted cold remedies surrounding me. What’s a girl to do when she’s afraid to sleep and [...]
Written By: Jodi on January 24, 2008
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I have this habit of working on ‘hidden’ clutter before tackling the more obvious clutter ( like the kids’ toys littering the living room and the pockets of disarray scattered around our home). I was up to my tricks again today as I finished filing the multitude of clipped and printed off recipes I’ve collected [...]
Written By: Jodi on January 24, 2008
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I was tagged for this on my homeschoolblogger blog, but I’ll post it here, too. :-) I’ve been tagged by Kelly at Unschooling @ Sage Manor. I haven’t done a meme/tag for awhile, so…why not? Here are the ‘rules’: Link to the person that tagged you. Post the rules on your blog. Share six non-important [...]
