This has been a crazy last few days. As some of you may know, my friend Heather Idoni and I collaborated on a story poem about the CPSIA in a Dr. Seuss style. In just a couple of days, this story has been picked up by Twitter, CPSIA groups and who knows what else. I [...]
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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 [...]
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Written By: Jodi on February 23, 2010 2 Comments
After taking a spinning class last weekend, I realized that the spindle I had was really too small and light to use very well. I shopped around for a new one and there are a lot of expensive spindles out there! I did find one that I could buy shipped for $7.50. I probably would [...]
Written By: Jodi on January 9, 2009
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This is an Amazon Friday deal, so act today if you want it. You can get Jeremy Camp’s latest release for only $5.00! This is an mp3 download of the entire album. I thought I’d share this information for anybody who might be interested!
Written By: Jodi on December 22, 2008
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No, this is not a Santa Claus post. It’s not even a Jesus post. This, my friends, is a bit of a Christmas rant. After a few weeks of shopping online and in stores, waiting for deliveries and wrapping gifts, I have a few things I believe that I want to get off my chest. [...]
Written By: Jodi on December 19, 2008
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I know this is an oldie, but it’s a goodie. The video is pretty well done, too! I present to you a few minutes of quiet contemplation… It strikes a chord in this mom’s heart. I hope you enjoyed the video and that it helps you reflect on the reason we celebrate.
Written By: Jodi on December 11, 2008
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I discovered something really cool! Since my pinched nerve is acting up again, it’s become kind of difficult to type. I went hunting for some free software that would dictate my speaking as text on the screen. Come to find out, Vista already has a program built into it for just that purpose. It can [...]
Written By: Jodi on November 9, 2008
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@aaronwebb Congratulations on your 5th anniversary, you two! I hope you had a great evening. # Time for bed. Contrary to the rest of the world, Sunday is my ‘early’ morning of the week. #
Written By: Jodi on November 8, 2008
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Hawks win 24-23 over Penn State (#3). Woot!! Note to idiot fans on the field: it’s not over until the clock runs out and the play is over. #
Written By: Jodi on November 7, 2008
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We’re trying out Wii Music – rented from the video store. The kids like it but I still haven’t decided if it’s worth $50. # Watching Mercy Me concert streaming live at http://mercyme.org/blog/mmtv/ # My children have spotted snow outside. I’m afraid to look. # My children are out riding bike and scooter in the [...]
