Author Archives: Laura

There Has To Be A First Time To Call 911 For Your Children, Right?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Laura

Back in November, I was making breakfast, Nik was getting ready for school, and the kids were playing in the bedroom.  At some point, Nik came out of the bathroom and asked me where they were. “In the bedroom…oh, I … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Turkey Curry (Our Favorite Post-Thanksgiving Meal)

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Laura

This recipe for Turkey Curry is a standard at our house in the week following Thanksgiving.  The original recipe is called, “Turkey Curry in A Hurry,” and it is an exceedingly fast recipe to cook once you have all the … Continue reading →

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Mama, He’s Climbing!!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Laura

About a month ago, Mark really started climbing in earnest.  He especially loves it when I forget to put the nursing stool up because then he can get up into the recliner.  One morning, a couple weeks ago, I heard … Continue reading →

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Dear Uncle Eric and Nana,

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Laura

Look familiar? (For those not in my immediate family, this post will make a lot more sense once you know that we have a famous picture in our family of my brother Eric, as a baby, climbing into the refrigerator, … Continue reading →

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And So, I Must Confess, I Took Ellie Black Friday Shopping Today (but we were home by 7:00!)

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Laura

This morning, my plan was to get up at 5:25, sneak out of the house, buy my year’s supply of flannel for baby blankets at Joann Fabrics, stop by Home Depot for $.99 poinsettias, and be home by 7:00.  I … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cranbrosia, A Thanksgiving Tradition

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Laura

We make this every Thanksgiving in my family.  It’s my mother’s mother’s recipe and it’s OH so good.  Don’t let anyone tell you it belongs on the dessert table.  It is most assuredly a side dish! 🙂  And I know, … Continue reading →

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“Mama! Where’s the Bible?”

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Laura

“I need it for the party!!” I take no credit for this idea!  She’s the one who invited Mark to a party on the bed and then read him Bible stories! 🙂

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KIOS: Eating, Part 17: Why Seasonal Eating Will Make You Happier

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Laura

Cross-posted as:  KIOS: Parenting, Part 15: Why Seasonal Eating Will Help Your Child Abstain from Sexual Activity This post is part of my series, “Kickin’ It Old Skool: Why and How We Are Old-Fashioned” or KIOS for short.  If you’re … Continue reading →

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All Done With Canning and Freezing For The Year! Hooray! (and some numbers for you)

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Laura

This week saw one last big push (making applesauce) and now I think I’m done.  I’ve been asked a couple times about how much food we preserve for the winter and how I know how much to preserve.  I just … Continue reading →

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October Sewing: The Second Baby Blanket Club

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Laura

I have four friends who all are having (or had) their second baby.  So, I did a bit of an assembly line to welcome those four little babies into the world. for Katie and Baby M (the only boy in … Continue reading →

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