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Pit Hair

Published on Mon, March 9, 2009 22:02:52

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Sunday Reflection

Published on Sun, March 8, 2009 00:10:00

Each Sunday, I post a poem, photo or quote that I love or that speaks to me. Feel free to comment or post your own. See more here.
These are some of the flowers Mike and the boys got me for Valentine's Day. I love taking pictures of these things so they will last and last.
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Weekend Links and Updates

Published on Sat, March 7, 2009 22:08:08

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Why I Don't Like Going to the Movies

Published on Thu, March 5, 2009 22:17:45

I know most people love it... going out for the night, sitting in a Berkline type chair, eating popcorn and drinking a ridiculously large drink and watching the latest Hollywood hit (or flop in some cases), but I really don't like going to the movies.My reason is sim ... More [+]

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Nifty Thrifty Thursday: Saving in Tough Times

Published on Thu, March 5, 2009 21:59:19

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Itching to Spring Clean?

Published on Wed, March 4, 2009 18:47:30

We topped out at a whopping 36 degrees here today. While many of you may think I'm crazy to think that's warm, compared to the 20's and below that we've had FOREVER, it was a heat wave.And BONUS! We're supposed to hit near 50 for the next 5 days!!!I'm just abut to get the tank tops out!Maybe I won't go that far, ... More [+]We topped out at a whopping 36 degrees here today. While many of you may think I'm crazy to think that's warm, compared to the 20's and below that we've had FOREVER, it was a heat wave.

And BONUS! We're supposed to hit near 50 for the next 5 days!!!

I'm just abut to get the tank tops out!

Maybe I won't go that far, but I must be itching to do a little spring cleaning because last night, I went shopping and bought 2 new clothes baskets (2-bushel, people!!!) and a badly-needed new hamper (with a pull-up handle and wheels!!!) for the boys' bathroom. The other hamper is literally falling apart as is one of my old clothes baskets.

While laundry was on my mind, I also picked up 2 packages of hangers. I'm embarrassed to say that Matthew (who is 11) has a closet full of clothes that are falling off the toddler-sized hangers still in there.

I mentioned that I was going to take the old hamper to the recycling place, but Mike suggested that we first fill it with old toys to get rid of, too. What a great idea!!! That sparked me to think about getting rid of more things like clothes and little things we don't love or use anymore. I am always thinking about that, but it is hard to do when you are running to this practice or that game nearly every night of the week.

SO.

With basketball coming to an end this weekend for both of the boys and about 3 to 4 weeks until baseball starts, I am making a little list of things I want to do during that time. I also pulled out a put-it-together-yourself-and-then-take-it-apart-and-put-it-together-the-right-way-using-the-directions set of drawers that has been aging in Steven's room for approximately 3 years now. It brought back such memories of when we put together their tv stands. I wiped the dust off and the box looked like new!

I will finish putting the drawers together tonight and stack them with the other set of drawers that I actually put together when I bought them. I'm not sure what we will put in the drawers, but I am leaning heavily toward Star Wars Guys. There is an entire army of them taking over his room as I type. I truly hope my cleaning desire and energy hold out till it's all done!!!

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The Garden Project: Fruit Trees

Published on Tue, March 3, 2009 20:19:00

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While we're not building a huge orchard or anything (yet), we did decide to order a couple of fruit trees last year. We decided that our kids are only getting bigger and eating more everyday. Okay, Steven isn't as consistent on that second point, but it won't be long before both of them are eating us out of house and home.

Anyways, the boys are 6 and 11. By the time the fruit trees are producing, they'll be teenagers and that is the epitome of perfect timing to me. I want to be able to freeze or can fruit for pies, smoothies, tarts, cobblers and crisps. Having fresh fruit is also a priority for me.

The trees we chose are two apple trees- one Granny Smith and one Jonathan (red), and one cherry tree- a Montmorency.

My motives for the choices are simple- what will we eat fresh and which will make the best pies? We love Granny Smith apples to eat fresh. I often send them in lunches and grab them on the way out the door for a great snack-on-the-go.

Granny Smiths also make great pies, but they are tart and are best when paired with a slightly sweeter apple. That is where the Jonathan apples come in. They aren't overly sweet, but have just enough sweet flavor to balance the tartness of the Granny Smith's.

The Montmorency Cherry tree is the type that Mike's parents had in their yard when I met him. The fruit was very tasty with just the right balance of tart and sweet. The tree has since had to be cut down because it was old and well beyond producing good cherries, but they bought a new one last year, too.

Sadly, our first cherry tree didn't survive the summer. We called the company we bought it from and they were very quick about sending a replacement. We planted it and it has done very well over the winter. I can't wait to see them budding up soon and getting a few tiny leaves on them.

Since then, Mike and I have talked about adding a peach tree and maybe some blueberry bushes. I would also love to get a walnut tree since they have skyrocketed over the last year, but I can envision the walnuts being dangerous as far as mowing goes. Not to mention my fear of the kids throwing them or using them as slingshot ammo. :o) Maybe I'll have to consider plums or strawberries instead.

Do you have fruit trees? If so, what kind? I'd appreciate any tips as well!

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Things You Won't Want to Miss

Published on Tue, March 3, 2009 15:19:05

It's only Tuesday and already, it is turning into a crazy-busy week! There are so many things going on as spring is trying to approach.For one thing, I'm working on more posts for The Garden Project. I'll tell you all about my fruit ... More [+]

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I Want to Be a Mom
I Am a Mother of 3
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HEATHER LESSITER
A Blog on Parenting
by EP Member all4thebest
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