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I Blame Uncle Si
I will admit it. The first few episodes of Duck Dynasty that I watched were viewed begrudgingly. Once I’d viewed those episodes, though, I found myself tuning in and enjoying the time spent watching. The next thing I knew, missing a show disappointed me. We were then DVR’ing episodes and currently find ourselves counting the…
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Things I Never Thought Of Myself
An oft-repeated phrase “in this economy” used to not ring true with me. However, we’ve had a couple rough years. Even though it feels settled now, my husband’s new job sees him bringing home the same amount every other week that he used to bring home weekly. I work full-time again, but with insurance and…
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Breaking the Soda Habit
I have given up soda cold turkey twice in my life–when I was pregnant. I’ve gone through spits and spurts of removing fully leaded Coca-Cola from my refrigerator and my mind. But, I have always given in to the vending machine calling me. Once I have one, it’s all over with and I’m back to…
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Kidless Dinner Out
Few things I love more than a dinner out where forbidden carbohydrates are involved. I have tried to be Paleo and my major downfall is pasta. It doesn’t matter what kind because I find all kinds delicious. If I’m going to be naughty and eat pasta, I like it to be really worth the guilt.…
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My Go-To Summer Side
Although I’m an autumn girl at heart, I do have a soft spot for summer food. Fresh produce and vibrant colors make cooking and eating more interesting. Our family built a raised bed last May and had more tomatoes than we could handle. This year, I decided early to purchase all the materials necessary for…