Category: Advent
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December 18: I am the 2nd Biggest Loser, It’s Official
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Day 18: 3 months of hard work pays off and my losing ways are recognized by more than just my scale at home Back in September, several of my co-workers started a weight loss challenge. I had just realized that a change was needed as I had already hit my…
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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Fudge and Peppermint Bark
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I’m delighted to share these two recipes for Gluten Free Peanut Butter Fudge and Peppermint Bark! We’re going to be having an open house tomorrow and so I have been baking! We’re having gluten free peanut butter fudge, peppermint bark, and we’ll have a cookie decorating station for everyone. I…
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December 15: Homemade and Inexpensive Toys for a 1 Year Old
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Day 15: Inspire creativity at home for young minds I’m inspired today by Jenna’s post over at That Wife about some of the toddler toys and activities she’s created for her son. Many are things that are easy to piece together around your home, or to buy and make. I think…
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December 14: It’s a Miracle, a quote from “Boston Johnny”
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Day 14: Each of us has the potential to do great things ”Boston” Johnny Rhode is a 66 year old contestant on Season 12 of The Biggest Loser. In one episode, near the end of the season, all of the contestants come back to run a marathon. Johnny completed a FULL…
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December 13: Free Owl Printable 2012 Calendar From My Owl Barn
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Day 13: Cute calendar to keep and share The blog My Owl Barn has an adorable Free Owl Printable 2012 calendar posted. You can choose from 45 different images to go with each month and customize it for yourself. What a lovely and generous free printable!! If you are creative,…
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How to Make a Free Infinity Scarf
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I remember first spying jersey knit infinity scarves on Etsy a couple of years ago. I liked the ones that had several different strands of fabric, long and loopy. After doing a little research on jersey knit cotton, you learn that it’s the kind of fabric that doesn’t require any…
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December 10: The Prayer of Saint Francis
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Day 10: Make me a channel of Your peace This is a video I made a couple of years ago, set to “The Prayer of Saint Francis,” sung by Cecilia. It’s one of my favorites. I needed to be reminded of this message as we approach Christmas. It’s so easy…
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December 9: Helping Homeless Children, an Eye Opening Report from KQED’s Dave Iverson
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This morning on the way to work, I caught Dave Iverson’s Forum on our NPR station. The topic of the show was San Francisco’s homeless school children. I’ve got to say, the show really opened my eyes. Please, go listen. There are more than 2,000 homeless school children in San…
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December 8: Losing Weight, Regaining Myself
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Day 8: Re-finding myself as I look at the reasons I’d gained weightAbout three months ago to the day, my family celebrated little Zoom’s first birthday. It was a lovely event. Family and friends came over for an elephant themed party. I owe you guys some photos of that party.…