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Monday, October 3, 2011

Simple Joy ~ iPhone Photo HDR

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HDR On Original HDR Off This past weekend brought a lot of joy to this little old lady's soul. I could go on with a long ...
Friday, September 30, 2011

Rice Dream® brand Rice Drink

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Our family went through an entire school year eating oatmeal for breakfast every single morning.  Somewhere around the 342 day mark, ...
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Fish Tacos with Grilled Tropical Fruit Salsa

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Another variation on a theme. Fish tacos. Grilled tropical fruit salsa. I ain't ready to say good-bye to summer just yet. Fish Ta...
Monday, September 26, 2011

Simple Joy ~ Last Day of Summer

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Last day of Summer 2011.  I'll take it laying down on a picnic blanket with my sweetheart by my side. At least in my dreams t...
Saturday, September 24, 2011

Clearly Define Needs vs. Wants

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Garage Sale Rules of Engagement Rule #3: Clearly Define Needs vs. Wants It's Saturday. Garage sale day. Hooray! I love gar...
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Jack Daniel's Garlic Chicken with Fettuccine Alfredo (Gluten and Dairy Free)

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Forgive me if my recent trend of recipes with alcohol is irritating. Last week I made an unofficial plan to try Jack Daniel's Tenness...
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Monday, September 19, 2011

Simple Joy ~ Coffee Bubbles

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There are some mornings when staring at the bubbles in my coffee brings me great amusement and satisfaction.  Today was one of those ...
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Jack and Coke Pot Roast

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I'll admit it. Over the past decade of my official homemaking career I have been crowned Queen of Bland and Dry Pot Roasts.  Yest...
Monday, September 12, 2011

Simple Joy ~ Handwashables

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When the label reads, Hand Wash,  I ignore it.  I don't ignore the important message and put the item in the machine washer a...
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Friday, September 9, 2011

Gin and Tonic with a Twist of Kiwi and Lime

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Fall is fast approaching. Football season is here. Frolicking with loved ones in the crisp September air is a must. Anyone who knows ...
Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Simple Joy ~ Ten Toys Per Child

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Remember last week when I posted about Bubba cutting his own hair while all the children were "quietly coloring" at the kitch...
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Friday, September 2, 2011

Five Minutes Alone ~ Haircut

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This is Bubba. This is Bubba with his nifty new haircut by mama. (Notice the sideburns and short bangs. I'll admit, it needed...
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

New Mexican Chorizo Burgers

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Twelve years ago I married a New Mexican. I always knew I would. I grew up watching Young Guns and dreaming about the rough and tumble pers...
Monday, August 29, 2011

Simple Joy ~ Wilderness

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My sweet hubby and I had the good fortune of going out on a date this weekend. We wanted to do something different than our usual dinner an...
Thursday, August 25, 2011

Crispy Onion Hot Dog Sandwiches

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"It's hot dog night... again." Usually when I make this announcement, all the adults on the premises growl with disappointm...
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Monday, August 22, 2011

Simple Joy ~ Popsicles

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Oh the joy of icy cold popsicles on a blazing hot day!  Little kids are the best at making the most of all the popsicle has to offer becaus...
Thursday, August 18, 2011

Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing by Newman's Own

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When the craving for a delicious salad dressing strikes, I always turn to Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette . It is fabulous on nearly e...
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Creamsicle Smoothies (Dairy Free)

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It's been hot. Real hot. Hotness has a way of getting me dreaming of Creamsicles.  Creamsicles make me think of the zoo.  The zoo mak...