Monthly Archives: June 2009

Super Frugal Summer Treat

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Vanessa

MMMM. MMMM. MMMM. This weekend we made these delicious chocolate mint milkshakes. We put two smallish size scoops of ice cream, some milk (how much you use depends on how thick or runny you want it), half a tablespoon of … Continue reading →

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The Garden is Growing!

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Vanessa

It’s been a while since I last photographed my small container garden. The plants have gotten quite large and are producing fantastically! We have already eaten a green pepper – delicious! And have several tomatoes which are in the process … Continue reading →

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Visiting my Grandma

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Vanessa

I am leaving today after church to visit my Grandma in small town Iowa. I am so excited to spend some time in the town where my mom grew up and with one of the most amazing women that I … Continue reading →

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Help! I need good names!

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Vanessa

Yesterday a package came. A wonderful wonderful package. Inside…. … that’s right! It’s an electric cello! I have been playing cello at church on the worship team; however, while we are all playing it’s hard to hear myself play or … Continue reading →

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A Challenging Thought

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Vanessa

The Christian life can be explained only in terms of Jesus Christ, and if your life as a Christian can still be explained in terms of you – your personality, your willpower, your gift, your talent, your money, your courage, … Continue reading →

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