Author Archives: Samantha

I’m Back!! And I’m bringing Quinoa Pancakes With Me

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Samantha

So after nearly a month without a computer and Internet I’m excited to be back among the blogging. I must say that being unplugged leads to a far more productive mama. In my absence I have spent more time in prayer, been … Continue reading →

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Why Handmade Matters

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Samantha

The bat came back. He just couldn’t stay away, away, away. Feel free to sing along. Needless to say it’s an extra shot of espresso kind of morning. We will be back to hole blocking again today not that we … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress not Wednesday

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Samantha

I had intended to post yesterday, but it’s been a crazy week. Really no more chaotic than usual, but it felt like the chaos was a steady stream rather than small bursts. The bean is now a walker! It’s been … Continue reading →

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Homemade Citrus Cleaner

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Samantha

Just what the title says; today we’re making citrus cleaner at home. Sometimes I really enjoy the smell of citrus cleaners and the reality is that the oils in citrus fruits do have good cleaning abilities, but the price tag … Continue reading →

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Everyday Wheat Bread

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Samantha

Many moons ago I started making bread for my family and while everyone enjoyed fresh baked bread on the side of meals the recipes left much to be desired when it came to being able to use the bread to … Continue reading →

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Great Cloth Diaper Change 2012

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Samantha

This morning I loaded up the kidlets and trekked into town. This always seems like such an adventure because these days I’ve become a bit of a homebody. But we joined a group of like minded parents at Baby Junk … Continue reading →

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Pizzarific Pull Apart Bread

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Samantha

I was a hold out and then this week I gave in to Pinterest. My biggest concern was that it would be a total time suck, my next was that would never have a good idea of my own ever again. … Continue reading →

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Pins and Needles Facebook Giveaway

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Samantha

The fan page for our congo needs a little help. We’re a handful of “likes” away from having enough to claim our own url/username. That’s kind of important. In regards to being found on Facebook. So I have decided to … Continue reading →

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Hack Your Swiffer

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Samantha

I’m pretty sure the Swiffer revolutionized floor cleaning. At least it did for me. And notice how it’s become a part of household vernacular; “I have to swiffer while the kids are napping” or “the mess was so big swiffering … Continue reading →

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Co-op Info

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Samantha

It’s been a busy few weeks and I’ve neglected the blog. Shame on me! And honestly this is hardly an actual post. But I wanted a place to organize co-op info and putting it all in one post seemed like … Continue reading →

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