Monthly Archives: October 2009

Kinda Krunchy :: Cloth Napkins

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Vanessa

We switched several months ago to using cloth napkins instead of paper ones. Purchasing napkins is incredibly expensive and creates a whole lot of waste! We were given a cute set of napkins for our wedding and they store wonderfully … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Finances

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Vanessa

Our pastor has been doing a sermon series on finances and a biblical perspective on finances based mostly out of the book of Proverbs. His sermon two weeks ago lined up so well with the way that my husband and … Continue reading →

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Repost: Planning for 2010 on Simple Bliss

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Vanessa

I wanted to repost this request for ideas just to make sure that I have heard all of your ideas (and because I don’t know how to keep a post at the top of my blog for several days). Any … Continue reading →

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What are we holding onto?

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Vanessa

There is a scene near the end of “The Two Towers” in which Frodo is highly discouraged as the battle between good and evil goes on before him. At this time the following conversation takes place: Frodo: I can’t do … Continue reading →

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Tabs in the Recipe Book

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Vanessa

I put together a recipe book several months ago. I printed all of the recipes that we use, put them in page protectors to protect them while I’m cooking, and put them behind tab dividers. There was a problem though; … Continue reading →

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