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We’ve Got the Whole Wide World in Our Yard…

17 Nov 2011

…to explore!!!! {Are you singing the Backyardigans theme with me yet?!} The big excitement around our house this fall has to do with the changes made to our backyard! Here is a before shot for you… Ok, so the flooded part wasn’t great but we do have a nice big backyard. However, with younger children, [...]

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Giving Myself a Pep Talk {Top Ten Tuesday}

In: family|home|motherhood|Scripture|top ten tuesday

22 Aug 2011

I’m not going to lie: I am TIRED. I am CRABBY. This first trimester has been exhausting and I am not proud of how I have handled myself or treated my family. {At least I can blame it on something, right?!} I am trying hard to combat this now because an unhappy mama is not [...]

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Inspiration Workshop: Pamper Yourself!

In: home|inspiration

7 Jul 2011

It’s another Inspiration Workshop Thursday with Gussy! I just love the word pamper. It sounds so rich and luxurious and lovely. Which is why I think sometimes people shy away from it or avoid it entirely – they don’t think they have the time or money to pamper themselves. And of course, I can’t do [...]

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Sounds of Home {Top Ten Tuesday}

In: home|top ten tuesday

5 Jul 2011

They become so commonplace when you hear them day after day. Some I don’t even notice because they all blend together. I take them for granted. After being gone for several days though, they are welcome, familiar and comforting… Top Ten Sounds of Home I Love 1. Fans whirring. 2. Bread machine kneading. 3. Ice [...]

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This Book Was Written For Me {Review AND Giveaway!}

In: book review|giveaway|home|homemaking

14 Apr 2011

Ok, so it wasn’t written specifically for me, but it TOTALLY could have been. 31 Days to Clean: Having a Martha House the Mary Way is a brand new ebook from my dear blogging friend, Sarah Mae {also of Relevant Conference and Like a Warm Cup of Coffee fame}. Sarah Mae has a beautiful heart [...]

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Around here lately…

3 Mar 2011

Heard around here: “Let’s wrestle!” “Smackadoodle!” “Mommy, he won’t get off me!” {Big J about Little J – the younger is figuring out how to defend himself – and that he can win!} “Can I have more cheese crackers, Puh-lease?!” “I love you Little J.” “Oh.” “Why is that house blue?” “Why is that truck [...]

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Recap: Heart Day at Home with the Boys

In: family|food|home

17 Feb 2011

And this isn’t even my favorite holiday… Please don’t judge me for my nutrition decisions. We don’t eat like this every day…really…

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Snow Day {Multitude Monday}

In: home|multitude monday

10 Jan 2011

The winner of last week’s Boys in Motion link-up giveaway is Randi! Congrats! Email me at erin {at} homewiththeboys {dot} net to claim your prize! ***** I used to hate the snow. Back when I had to drive to a rural community for work, I despised it when there was some snow and ice, but [...]

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DaySpring After-Christmas Sale!!!

In: Christmas|dayspring|home

4 Jan 2011

Friends, I HIGHLY recommend you check out the amazing After-Christmas Sale going on over at DaySpring! Some of my favorites that are on clearance now… (just click on the picture to find out more) Perfect time to prepare for next year and save a ton of money on super cute items for your home! Disclosure: [...]

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A Little Bragging

In: home|the hubby

30 Nov 2010

We all had the stomach flu over the past week. THAT is NOT what I am bragging about today. It. was. horrible. I was the last one to get it. I was laid out from Saturday evening until Monday morning really. But when I got out of bed for a bit Sunday afternoon, this is [...]