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Month: December 2011

Erica’s Official 2012 Bucket List

Erica’s Official 2012 Bucket List

A bucket list, you say? You bet! I like life a little better if I have a list of things I would like to do and learn and see. I live pretty much day-to-day so this gives me ideas on what I want to accomplish. To me, a bucket list is just not a wishlist, but a list of things I want to accomplish that seem a little out of reach at the moment. I need to put in the…

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2012 Gardening Goals, Dreams, and Prayers

2012 Gardening Goals, Dreams, and Prayers

I know, I know. Winter is barely here and I am already thinking about my garden. I am not crazy. I just need something to get me through the winter! Actually my 2012 Gardening Goals have a purpose. I am trying to plan to be more self-sufficient and raise my own food. Therefore, I need goals and I need to have a plan. This is not an easy thing to do. I need to decide what I am trying to…

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Are you a goals person?

Are you a goals person?

Are you a goals person? You know the type. They are able to set short-term and long-term goals. They are able to focus on those goals and actually accomplish them. I am not this type of person. I never have been. I used to view goals as a way to let myself down because I would be upset if I did not accomplish them. And really, who needs that kind of stress anyway? Well, I need to become that kind…

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Paige’s Birthday – With Lasagna and Cake Recipes!

Paige’s Birthday – With Lasagna and Cake Recipes!

Today is Paige’s Birthday! Yeah! I find it hard to believe that my baby girl is 11 years old! Where did time go? In the picture, Paige is posing with her early birthday present – a “new” bike! She has really been wanting a new bike that fit her since she had grown too tall for the other bikes. She was ecstatic to get this one! For her birthday supper, she has chosen lasagna, garlic bread and cake. I am…

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Miscellaneous Thoughts #2

Miscellaneous Thoughts #2

So….I am having random thoughts again. Feel free to laugh or shake your head. That is what I do when this happens! #1  Can the Iowa Caucus be over yet? I know that this is important, but for the life of me I can not get excited over it. That and I find myself leaning towards supporting Newt Gingrich instead of Ron Paul. That alone is disturbing. At least both men are leading fairly positive campaigns so far. But I…

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Frozen Blueberry Muffins

Frozen Blueberry Muffins

These muffins are a family favorite even with my blueberry haters. They are easy to make a batch and great for on-the-go breakfasts. Plus, I love these to use up the blueberries I froze last summer. I love to have these on hand during the holidays too to give as gifts and to have for holidays snacks. As always, please make your own substitutions to suit you. I use 2 cups whole wheat flour and 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour….

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