Monthly Archives: January 2012

Canning Pineapple

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jennifer

The last time our local Aldis had pineapple on sale for $.99 it got me to thinking maybe I should be canning them, but I wasn’t sure if it would actually save any money as compared to buying the canned … Continue reading →

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Beginning to Learn Sign Language

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jennifer

My husband and I had decided it would be good for our family to learn sign language.  So a week ago ,I asked a friend from church (who has a deaf son) if she would be willing to teach us … Continue reading →

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Homemade Chocolate Milk

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jennifer

Our family really likes chocolate milk but I don’t like buying the chocolate milk mix from the store for multiple reasons.   For one it is expensive and for another it is either made with refined white sugar or corn syrup.  … Continue reading →

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Denim Rag Rug

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Jennifer

On Monday, I read about a crocheted denim rug on Proverbs 31 Living which set me in motion.  I have been saving worn out jeans for quite some time and therefore have quite a stash of denim.  Couple that with … Continue reading →

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Ready or Not?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Jennifer

Earlier this week the kids were running around outside without coats on.  That changed drastically yesterday.  The temperatures plummeted while the wind blew.   Normally that wouldn’t be a big deal in and of itself, however about 5:30 yesterday evening the … Continue reading →

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