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Cranberry-Pineapple Jello Mold

By Christine / November 21, 2014
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Several years ago, my friend, Peggy, shared this cranberry-pineapple jello recipe with our local Catholic homeschool group. Since then, we have had it every year for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and sometimes New Year’s Day too. Cranberry-Pineapple Jello Ingredients: 1 lrg. Pkg. (6 oz) raspberry jello 1 small can (5-6 oz?) crushed pineapple, drained 1 small can…

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I Love

By Christine / November 20, 2014
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My Little Bookworm

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Pumpkin Pancakes

By Christine / November 17, 2014
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After hearing one of my children suggest that we make pumpkin pancakes, I found this recipe. I think that some of us might prefer pumpkin pancakes to our oatmeal pancakes. Pumpkin Pancakes Ingredients: 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons sugar 6 teaspoons baking powder 6 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2…

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Feeding a Large or Small Family on a Budget

By Christine / November 15, 2014
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A few years ago, I gave myself a grocery budget challenge. A week or so ago, I received the following from a dear friend: On my last trip to Winco, I was amazed at how expensive all the meats were. I was walking in circles trying to find some dinner meats that didn’t cost at…

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Friday Finds

By Christine / November 14, 2014
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For All the Saints Artist Trading Card Swap Kimberlee and family are hosting another wonderful For All the Saints artist trading card swap. When I asked my children who would like to participate in the swap this time, my youngest daughter responded, “I do if I can.” Of course she can. I hope to participate…

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Rest in Peace, Kim

By Christine / November 8, 2014
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It is with a heavy heart that I share that Kim died this morning. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for her. May Kim rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her. I will always remember Kim’s smiling face, sense of humor, zeal for life, and sharp wit. May Our Blessed…

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Friday Finds

By Christine / November 7, 2014
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Each Friday, I hope to share things of interest that I have found online and elsewhere. If you would like to join me and share your finds, please leave a link to your blog post in my comments. I hope you like some of this week’s finds. Enjoy! Liturgical Calendar I was happy to see…

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Saints for November 2014 Calendar

By Christine / November 4, 2014
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I apologize for not posting saint pieces for September and October, and for posting November’s calendar pieces so late. Teaching seven children with a baby and toddler at my side is keeping me very busy. I wouldn’t have it any other way. November 2014 Calendar As usual, this month’s pieces were made using the calendar…

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Saints of the Americas

By Christine / November 1, 2014
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I found this picture from “The Communion of Saints” by the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Pinterest, and my husband cleaned it up a little bit for me. It would be so nice to have this picture as a poster. Happy All Saints Day!

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