Mother of Many

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I suppose I never really officially made the announcement that baby #9 is on its way in the Baker family! We are beyond thrilled! Years ago as we started transitioning into a “large” family I started reading as many books written by mothers of large families. I don’t generally like “guides” because I like to [...]

Book Review: Buccaneers

The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton My rating: 2 of 5 stars Edith Wharton is an excellent writer. I felt compelled to keep reading. However, I feel that this story is “broken” which is good is good and evil is evil but evil wins. This is the second Edith Wharton book (The other book being The [...]

Gamma Labs Pre-Training formula Review

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Are you a gym lover who is working on sculpting the body of your dreams? When I was given the opportunity to do a review for the Pre-Training Formula by Gamma Labs my husband was so excited about it he was the first to try it. We both enjoy it and love the energy it [...]

Product Review: Thermogenic Postnatal Fat Burner

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Delta Labs has thought of the lactating new mothers who want to get rid of the excess pounds from pregnancy. They created the fat burning formula that is caffeine free, gluten free and is happily effective. I’m all for working out to lose weight, but sometimes a little help is needed. Many nursing moms, myself [...]

Poetry Turns Into A Las Vegas Show

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By Trina Boice, Deluxe Edition writer You just never know what reading to your children can do… “Jabbawockeez is the best show I’ve seen in Vegas by far” was what my 16 year old son posted on his Facebook status last night, after seeing their fun show at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. We [...]

Planning Your Family: Pregnancy and Names

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“Motherhood is more than bearing children, though it is certainly that. It is the essence of who we are as women. It defines our very identity, our divine stature and nature, and the unique traits our Father gave us.” ~Sheri Dew It is so exciting to plan a family and welcome each new child into [...]

The Healthy Home Book Giveaway and Review

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“Almost overnight, a toxic world has been built around us, slowly manipulating how we eat, sleep, work, play…how we live. And the consequences of these conveniences have never been documented together in one place, until now.” For those who wish to be intelligently informed of the good and bad of our environment today, the book [...]

In My Home: end of June 2011

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I created my own homemaking meme so that I would write more regularly with just small prompts to keep me going. I’m assuming, my lovely readers, that you have an interest in what I do in my every day life. I mostly assume that because I’m nosy about how others live their lives too, especially [...]

Two Book Reviews

Uncommon Sense: A Common Citizen’s Guide to Rebuilding America by Stephen Palmer My rating: 5 of 5 stars An excellent read that every American who wishes to make a change should read. I learned much in Palmer’s explanations and stories. I loved the quotes shared throughout the book. The message most powerfully taken is how [...]

Novica.com’s Jewelry + Give-away!

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Jewelry is a favorite of mine. To me, there is nothing like the glitter or color combination of stones, ribbons, chains, or charms that send the pulse quickening… (See my article on why I wear jewelry.) Which is why I LOVE Novica.com for beautiful jewelry, clothes, gifts, home items, and more. Here are some great [...]