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  • Watching my weight… again

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    A few years ago I lost 30 pounds following the Weight Watchers plan. I could have been their poster girl: I followed the plan exactly and the weight fell off. I even kept losing after I reached my goal because it had become so easy and (okay, get ready…you may not believe this part) fun.…

  • Menu Plan Monday August 25

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    Here’s what the 144 family will be dining on this week: Monday Breakfast–Cereal, yogurt Dinner– Baked salmon, spinach, corn, homemade breadsticks (I’m trying a breadstick recipe from the Happy to be at Home e-cookbook. I hear these breadsticks are the best… This could be a dangerous discovery!!) Tuesday Breakfast– scrambled egg whites and cheese, toast,…

  • The call of the island

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    *** This all actually took place one week ago. I decided to wait until I returned home before posting this sereies*** Day 5 (Wednesday) I skipped Yogalates yesterday but returned today. Ouch. My abs were tired. The kids slept in, though, so I joined them and my husband for breakfast after the class. After that…

  • Another beach attempt

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    Day 4 (Tuesday) As I type this, I am lounging in my bathing suit on a massive couch by the swimming pool. Euro-sounding Mexican music is playing on the speakers, waves are crashing below me at the beach and some of the locals are setting up a marketplace for all the Club Med tourists who…

  • Mas from Mexico

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    Day 3 (Monday) *** This actually took place one week ago, but I decided to wait to post until I returned home. Hope you enjoy… Although my entire mid-section was sore, I went back for more yogalates this morning. Ouch. But stronger abs mean a healthier, happier back. So I’m in for the week. Unless…

  • Club Med Ixtapa Pacifica, Day 2

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    Day 2 (First full day) Wow. I really am in a beautiful place. And a good night’s sleep can work wonders! Last night my husband took our two oldest to the show and he said that our almost seven-year-old was really enjoying the experience. At all the Club Meds they do what they call “Crazy Signs” …

  • Hola from Ixtapa!

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    I’ve just returned from a week away in Ixtapa, Mexico with my family. (Perhaps this explains why some of my SOAP entries didn’t make it up in a timely manner this week? I lost any internet capabilities mid-week!) Anyhow, while away, I had a little more time to write than normal. And, although you weren’t…

  • Sharing the Love

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    I am honored that Scream of Continuousness chose me as one with whom to share some love… sharing the love SHARE THE LOVE!!! Share this award with the blogs out there that you love. The people who make you smile, who make you laugh, who make your day, who leave uplifting comments for you! She simply asks you…

  • Summer Lunchbox Challenge, Round 3

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    Back-to School season is kicking into high gear. What are you planning to pack in your children’s lunches? For a few ideas I’ve tried, and to share some of your own good advice, please check out my latest post on Happy to be at Home. See ya there!

  • His timing is perfect

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    John 12:16 At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him. Observation: The disciples did not realize all the pieces to the puzzle. Even though they physically walked with Jesus…

  • True belief is all that is required

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    Scripture: John 6:29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: believe in the one he has sent.” Observation: To do the work of God, believe in Jesus Christ and who he is Application: Perhaps this one sticks out because I am struggling with my task-oriented lifestyle. All I am required to do is believe.…

  • He does make it clear

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    Scripture:  John 5:36 …For the very work that the Father has given me to finish, and which I am doing, testifies that he Father has sent me. Observation: Jesus’ actions and life on earth clearly show that he was sent by God alone Application: By reading scripture and weighing it against Jesus’ actions, it is…

  • Wow! I’ve received a blog award!

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    I’m away on vacation with the kiddos so internet access and computer time has been a little challenging to claim. Imagine my surprise when I logged on to read a comment congratulating me on a blog award! Wow! Of course I had to check it out and, sure enough, Toni, The Happy Housewife, and the dean of my…

  • The Toolbox is up and running!

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    So… what do you think? I’ve been visiting my brother and his wife who, as you can see from my previous post, have been an amazing force in renovating my blog. They have taught me a lot… and I look forward to yet another evening of Blog School once the kids go to bed. Back…

  • Summer Lunchbox Challenge, Round 2

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    My quest for satisfying lunchbox items continues on Happy to be at Home today. I found some winners and some losers over the past 2 1/2 weeks. To really meet this challenge, though, we must all band together.  So, if you’ve ever packed a lunch for schoolchildren, or if you have any ideas for packing…