Tag: family
member name: Kryistina ~*~ Frugal Diva Extraordinaire ~*~
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November 10, 2008 04:25 PM EST --
Late last month, the man I have been calling my husband for over 4 1/2 years made a terrible decision that I honestly hope will haunt him for the rest of his life. I kicked him out immediately, of course, . . .
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August 02, 2007 03:50 PM EDT --
For those of you who know me well and have known me for quite some time, I offer an update on an old story. For those of you I have just met, relax, and let me tell you a tale...
Once upon a time (spring . . .
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August 29, 2007 12:19 AM EDT --
I was asked a question recently that really got me thinking.
To me luxury has mostly to do with freedom. The freedom to raise my own food, the freedom to live where I want in whatever way I want with . . .
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June 08, 2007 01:08 AM EDT --
I have aphids!
No, not the plants, me!
And the kids!
WE have aphids.
The plants are clean of them. (Likely due to our natural repellant tea we spray on once a week)
Somehow these aphids are attracted . . .
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November 27, 2008 12:11 AM EST --
Well, time for an update.
The folks filtering the family holiday stories for the newspaper turned down our application, the Thanksgiving basket we applied for had the award letter lost in the mail . . .
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November 23, 2007 05:09 AM EST --
Focus on friends, family, and community today instead of shopping.
For twenty-four hours starting 12am the day after Thanksgiving and ending at midnight that night, our family buys nothing in . . .
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November 10, 2008 02:40 AM EST --
I've been away for an awfully long time this time, but as always, I have my reasons, and they're good ones.
See, I was running for public office for the first time of my life, trying to keep . . .
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October 28, 2006 12:32 AM EDT --
There will be no other post today, because this is the most important thing I can say and nothing else should ever detract from it.
I want to take a moment tonight to thank you for your overwhelming support . . .
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October 29, 2006 07:35 PM EST --
I've heard or experienced a good many ghost tales in my time, but most of them weren't scary so much as they were a fact of life. During the next few days, I will share some of my own most interesting . . .
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May 31, 2007 01:43 PM EDT --
Andrea R.
Springfield, Missouri
My friend Andrea is quiet, perfect, and totally in control. She has the perfect family, and a pristine house. At least that's what you would assume from first . . .
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December 13, 2008 04:32 AM EST --
Mediacom Ice Park near Jordan Valley Park in downtown Springfield is having it's annual free ice skating again this year for the holiday season.
The schedule of remaining free skates are . . .
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May 30, 2007 08:31 PM EDT --
A poem I wrote as a gift for my daughter, from my perception of her perspective.
We have a little kitty, her ears are topped . . .
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June 28, 2007 02:43 AM EDT --
Everything in moderation, including moderation.
Sometimes going a little overboard is good for ya.
*wink*
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May 29, 2007 06:01 PM EDT --
I have to confess something. My rabbit operation is teeny. Other backyard rabbitry owners say that 20 does is small, and mine is miniscule in comparison. I have three does right now, and two unrelated . . .
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May 24, 2007 03:56 AM EDT --
Six dumpsters, three curbs, 4 miles, and 45 minutes after leaving the house, my daughter and I return with our booty. Without even touching a college campus, again I prove myself worthy of the . . .
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July 24, 2007 05:54 PM EDT --
J.K. Rowling ends the Harry Potter series of books in grand style in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows.
Along with the usual action, adventure, subterfuge and running desperately through hallways that . . .
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December 09, 2006 07:55 PM EST --
I wrote about this issue previously here, and I beg you to please take action.
Have you heard the newest news?
I received an email recently announcing the release of the new hate and religious violence . . .
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October 21, 2006 06:13 PM EDT --
Every parenting book, Every homeschooling advice column, everywhere I look I see experts in home management telling their readers what to do.
Put down the broom and teach the kids.
Don't worry about . . .
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November 26, 2008 05:44 AM EST --
A friendly little bird told me about the idea of sharing our family's wish list on Gather for all of the other members of this beautiful place we all call our online home to see.
I want to . . .
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June 29, 2007 05:10 PM EDT --
I think it is really odd that nearly every diet product or book talks about overeating, or excessive hunger, when for most people that isn't the problem at all, but rather the problem is how processed . . .
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