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Idle Chit-Chat

No news on the kitchen doings. Confidential to those in the comments* warning of going over to all open shelving: “unfitted kitchen” does not necessarily mean all open shelving, and I personally don’t want everything I have to be on display. The design is more about furniture-like storage than uniform cabinetry. *for some reason I cannot figure out, I can only respond to comments on my own blog — I cannot just leave a comment! I wish my technical support would deal with this! But remember (and look at the photos!), I have had some open shelves for all these years...

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Blog Tour and Giveaway: All I Want for Christmas by Fay Lamb

Blog Tour and Giveaway: All I Want for Christmas by Fay Lamb

About the BookBook: All I Want for ChristmasAuthor: Fay LambGenre: Christian FictionRelease date: November 21, 2021A wedding headed for disaster,A crime syndicate bent on destruction,And a bunch of hungry alligators.Knee deep in preparation for her best friend’s Christmas wedding, Abigail Brewster reels when her estranged younger sister returns to Mullet Harbor. She brings secrets, intrigue, and trouble along with her—a crime syndicate set on goals that would destroy the harbor. And Abigail is in the middle of their scheme.Remy Arneaux doesn’t understand the reason for Susan Brewster’s return, and maybe that’s due to the brain fog from his concussion. But he does know...

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Large Family Homeschool Life – Week 41 of 2022

Large Family Homeschool Life – Week 41 of 2022

Raising Arrows Large Family Homeschool Life – Week 41 of 2022 This week was full of ups and downs in temperature, fun birthday celebrations, and a Fall Break for the college student. Read all of the Large Family Homeschool Life! MONDAY I tried to hold out, but had to finally turn the heat on this morning. It was 57° in the house, and I didn’t want to get out of bed, let alone do any work around the house! I turned on the heat, turned on Vintage Autumn Music on YouTube, and made breakfast and coffee. Feels like Fall for sure!...

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32 Awesome Outdoor Fun and Games Gift Ideas

32 Awesome Outdoor Fun and Games Gift Ideas

If you’ve been around here long, you know that I love games! They are fun and educational, and a great way to hang out with family and friends. This post lists a variety of outdoor fun and games that your kids are bound to love. Whether you’re looking for a yard game, some pool fun, or a “great outdoors experience,” you’ll find something on this list! This post contains affiliate links. Yard Game Gift Ideas Yard games are perfect for playing with family or friends. Multiple players are welcome, but two players are all you need for many of these...

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Books to Celebrate Thanksgiving

Books to Celebrate Thanksgiving

As part of our continuing series on Celebrating the Holidays through Literature, this month we are bringing you a collection of Thanksgiving stories to share with your children!  Download the entire holiday bundle of book lists for free.  Can't get enough of the holidays?  Incorporate the Bricks Through the Year and History of Our Holidays bundles into your homeschool year, too!  Thanksgiving

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