Monthly Archives: July 2011

On Sales and Samaritan’s Purse

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Megan

What time is it? Photo Credit Time for back-to-school sales. I know…it hardly seems possible, but it’s that time of the year. So, while you’re stocking up on 25 cent crayons and reduced price markers, don’t forget to grab a … Continue reading →

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Random Mom Question…

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Megan

Photo Credit I don’t want to become one of those moms. You know the type: the kind that micromanage their kids’ schedules and make them be involved in every activity under the moon? I do want my kids to pursue their … Continue reading →

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Picnic for Two on The Domestic Fringe

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Megan

Photo Credit Summer is the perfect time for picnics. The thought of spreading an old quilt over a patch of soft, green grass, and gorging on the finest summertime delicacies while tiny birds serenade from the treetops makes me squeal … Continue reading →

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When Life Gives You Chickens…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Megan

Like I said, my mailbox went from empty to running over in no time. I had been wondering for months what Happyness’s family had purchased with the gift money I sent during the drought and/or illness months (a time when … Continue reading →

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My Mailbox Runneth Over

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Megan

For months and months, my mailbox looked like this: (Disclaimer: Not my actual mailbox) Photo Credit Well, not exactly. It has had plenty of bills and junk mail to fill it, but not one letter from my little Compassion friends. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Smorgasbord

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Megan

    Are you getting ready for back-to-school? Even if you’re just a bookworm like me, check out DealOz which searches the internet and compares book prices (they also search movies, video games, etc.).  Sometimes, I’ve found the prices can … Continue reading →

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Temporary Tent Dwellers

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Megan

Photo Credit   “We come from God and we go to God, and in between, we live in tents.” ~Joachim Jeremias   Life is short: how are you spending your tent dwelling days?

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Sunday Smorgasbord…in REVERSE!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Megan

Normally, the Sunday Smorgasbord is where I share some of my favorite links that I’ve discovered around the web. This week, I want YOU to share your links on specific topics. Game? School is rapidly approaching and I’ve got one … Continue reading →

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Guts

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Megan

Chances are, you did the whole parade-watching, watermelon-eating, fireworking 4th of July routine this week. Unless, of course, you live in Texas or Oklahoma where it’s so dry things might start self-combusting soon. In that case, just replace fireworks with homemade … Continue reading →

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