We are a Catholic family of six living in Southeastern Virginia. James is an Eagle Scout, amateur chef, crazy organic gardener, and engineering manager for a defense contractor. Deirdre is a baker, crazy home organizer, seamstress/ needle worker, and an occasional out-of-the-home civil engineer. We have four children (2 boys, 12 and 9, and 2 […]
We are Family!
Just two days until our Celebrate Family month begins! Aren’t you excited? I thought so. Me, too! Because this is such a HUGE celebration, with over 30 giveaway prizes and over 50 guest bloggers posting on my blog and Jocelyn’s I thought I’d give you an overview of how everything will go and how to […]
Postcards from Utah
Visiting my parents is always a treat, in more ways than one. I especially enjoy listening to my dad play the guitar. Brings back so many memories. Playing in the fountains at the Gateway. Taking the Heber Creeper Being “robbed” by Black Jack Raven and the Soldier Hollow Gang while riding the train. Deer Creek […]
Homemade Baby Food
We all know home cooked meals made from scratch are the best, right? They are healthier, cheaper, and taste better. Same holds true for your little munchkins – no, especially for little ones! Homemade baby food is not hard to make and it is definitely much, much cheaper. On the left is $7.50 worth of […]
More Guest Bloggers and a sneak peak
Only 8 days left before September’s Celebrate Family event! As promised here is a list of more guest bloggers who are writing posts to Celebrate Family. Stephanie @ Diapers and DivinityJaime @ Welcome to the MadnessMeg @ Journey, Discover, GatherAllison @ Simple PleasuresLucy @ AndalucyEsther @ Outward ExpressionDawn @ Momza’s HouseRyan @ Don’t Do Dumb […]
Wishing…..
* Going to scour the hardcover books at the thrift store so I can make a couple of these book purses. (image credit) * want to replace my mason canning jars with Weck jars. * will use some of my discarded mason jars to make soap dispensers. * tired of our board game boxes getting […]
Pioneer Heritage: Joseph Stacy Murdock
Joseph Stacy Murdock I’ve always thought he looks mean and, well, rough. All the pictures we have of him are rather scary looking. But, looks can be deceiving. Joseph Stacy Murdock was a great man. He was a pioneer, colonizer, and peacemaker. Born on June 26th, 1822 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York, Joseph was […]
Staying Home II: Butch Cassidy
Tucked in amidst the long days and nights of farm work there are a few days when a breather can be taken. This summer we decided we will be tourists in our own town. This is the second in a series of post chronicling our staying home.********************************* Butch Cassidy, the famed outlaw of the west. […]
Celebrate the Family – Spread the Word Giveaway!
***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*** The countdown to Celebrate the Family has begun! In a little over two weeks you’ll get to read a new guest post every day, participate in blog hops, earn chances to win some fabulous prizes, link up to share your own posts and all to CELEBRATE THE FAMILY. I’ve been […]
Busy as a . . .
Whew! Do you know how busy summertime is around here? Too busy to post regularly. I’m taking a little blogging break for about a week to catch up on some things. I’ll be back on August 16th to launch the giveaway for those who help spread the word to Other upcoming post topics in the […]
Christmas in August Etsy Sale
Announcing a Christmas in August Sale in all of our etsy shops! We meant to actually have a Christmas in July sale but, well, summertime is so busy around here it got pushed to August. All sewn items are 20% off while paper goods are 30% off.New items will be added throughout the month so […]
Celebrate the Family!
Think of three things you are most grateful for. I bet for 99% of us family would be on that list. Am I right? What is it about families that are so important? Why do we love them so fiercely? What makes us strive for the ideal – to marry, have children, raise them to […]
Because it’s fun . . .
…to tie dye t-shirts for the bookmobile craft. …to clean the kitchen dressed as a fifties housewife. This girl is such a hoot! I came in from working outside to find her dressed like this. “What, Mom? It’s more fun to clean this way!” …to ride in the loader with dad while he hauls hay. […]
Summer Cottage in Babylon: Music Edition
Knock, knock, bang, bang, crash! The first major deconstruction project of my summer cottage in Babylon has been to go through my music – particularly what’s on my iPod. It was a bit difficult to begin with. I LOVE music. All kinds. But I realize that not all music is uplifting. By uplifting, I don’t […]
Worth
Which if these people would you be more likely to help? Why? (image credit) Do you feel one is more deserving than another? (image credit) Are you judging by the color of their skin? (image credit) Or the state of their clothes? (image credit) Or age? (image credit) What is the worth of a soul? […]
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