Monthly Archives: January 2014

Food for thought

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jen P

Here is a little Friday Food For thought to go along with your Chinese New Year Celebrations: Chinese proverbs quotes and chinese symbols (clipped to polyvore.com) Chinese proverbs quotes and chinese symbols (clipped to polyvore.com)

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Crock-Pot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Jen P

We tried out a new crock-pot recipe last week and if you measure success by who is willing to come back for leftovers this was a CLEAR WINNER!  All of the munchkins kept coming back for the leftovers and lots … Continue reading →

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Bulletin boards

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Jen P

During the Christmas break we were able to check off another project on the list!!  I have to give a big shout out to my Dad because without his help I’m pretty sure this wouldn’t have gotten done. In each … Continue reading →

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Looking ahead

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Jen P

Nothing terribly new or exciting today I have had to slow down a bit this week and sitting at a computer is not on the “approved” list of activities 🙂  (Plus I forgot to take a picture I needed for … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Breadsticks

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Jen P

This has been my go to breadstick recipe of late.  The perfect side to a batch of soup and super quick to whip up.  I found this recipe at one of my all time favorite recipe blogs Jamie Cooks It … Continue reading →

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Baby Showers

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Jen P

We have had a rush on baby gifts the past few months so it was time to restock our ready to go gifts.  I was also excited that it played nicely into my use up the stash goal I am … Continue reading →

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Happy Noon Year!

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Jen P

A bit slow on updating but I thought I would share a quick recap of our first annual Happy Noon Year party! I can’t remember where I first saw the idea for this.  Probably several places.  Rather than have the … Continue reading →

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Stitching Update (Final installment!)

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Jen P

Did you catch that title.  It is amazingly and shockingly true!  I finally finished up the Christmas stocking!  3 years of time and love have gone into it.  True to form I finished it on Christmas Eve.  Luckily though this … Continue reading →

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