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  • OOPS! Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    Earlier in the week I decided to make some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies as an after-school treat for my kids. I had made some from a jar of mix that Connie of Smockity Frocks had graciously given me a few weeks ago and they were delicious, so I searched her site and found this recipe…

  • Bible in 90 Days Day 11

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    I have really enjoyed reading your comments and tweets and praying for you individually and collectively. Please forgive me that I cannot respond to each and every comment via email, but please know that I am doing my best. I am so thankful that you committed to this challenge and are immersing yourself in His…

  • Experiencing the best at Disney

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    Are you planning a trip to DisneyWorld or DisneyLand anytime soon? Growing up in Florida, I was fortunate to spend a lot of time at the DisneyWorld theme parks. I was even in a  few Disney commercials twirling a flag with my high school band! I may not live near Disney anymore, but my parents…

  • Bible in 90 Days Day 10

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    Day 10 Reading: Leviticus 26:27-Numbers 8:14 Daily SOAP Devotional: Day 10: Listening for my assignment Before you go, I’m just wondering…. After 10 days of reading, are you on your way to a reading routine yet? Want to connect with your group? Click to go to this week’s Bible in 90 Days check in post.…

  • Using the Fruit of the Spirit to read the Bible in 90 Days

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    A Guest Post from Debbie, a Bible in 90 Days Grad: Last summer I signed up to read the Bible in 90 days with Mom’s Toolbox. One of the main reasons I wanted to do this was so that I could get an overview of the Bible in a short amount of time…to see how…

  • Bible in 90 Days Day 9

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    Thanks to everyone who showed up and shared during last night’s Twitter party! It was wonderful to see so many tweeting about the Bible and sharing great tips and observations. Keep up the tweeting… and keep up the reading! Now, on to today…. Day 9 Reading: Leviticus 14:33-26:26 Daily SOAP Devotional: Day 9: Do as…

  • Bible in 90 Days: Twitter Party Rules of Engagement

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    I’m really looking forward to our second Twitter party to discuss this session of the Bible in 90 Days/ Blogging Through the Bible in 90Days. With just about an hour to go until we ‘meet,’ (it’s from 8-9 CST) I thought I’d go over a few guidelines to be sure we are all on the…

  • Bible in 90 Days Week 2 Check in Post

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    This is it, the weekly check in post, where you will check in and let us know how you are coming with your reading. But, before we get to that, it is also Day 8 and here is your reading and devotional for the day: Day 8 Reading: Leviticus 1:1-14:32 Daily SOAP Devotional: Day 8:…

  • Free Picky Eater Ebook

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    Do you have some picky eaters in your house? My sister-in-law, a military wife and homeschooling mom of seven who also blogs at The Happy Housewife, (and is a Bible in 90 Days graduate) has come across a few picky eaters in her kitchen and has found some great solutions that she wants to share…

  • Bible in 90 Days Days 6 & 7

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    Here we are on our first weekend of reading! I am so excited for each of you who is still with us, or just jumping in right now. Yes, setting aside the time to read each and every day can be tough and extremely difficult, but you will not regret the time this challenge will…

  • Bible in 90 Days: Getting frustrated yet?

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    This is a re-post from last January…. Yesterday, as I took my children to school, I noticed one of my friends quickening her step as I approached. “How’s your reading coming along?” I asked. “Not well. I was good for a two days, but it is just too hard with work and…” her voice trailed…

  • Texas BBQ Brisket

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    Large slab of beef brisket Night before: In roasting pan, place long strips of foil, enough to completely cover brisket. Put brisket in fat side up. Season:  I pour a little Worcestershire sauce over it, then some liquid smoke (since I don’t have a smoker).  Then rub spices in—whatever mixture you like. Slice large onion and lay slices all over brisket. Close up…

  • Taco Pie

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    My mother used to make this when my father was not home for dinner.  We loved it.  My kids love it. Hope I get it right—doesn’t have to be exact.  This is enough for about 8 big servings, I think. I use “light” versions of ingredients to make it lighter. 2-3 lbs lean ground beef…

  • Swedish Pancakes

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    Recipe to serve 4.  I triple it so we have some left. Sift together in large bowl: 1 ½ c flour 3 tbs sugar ½ tsp salt Separately, beat in a bowl until thick and piled softly: 3 eggs Beat into eggs until blended: 2 c milk 2 tbs melted butter Add this to dry…

  • Maple-Brined Pork Chops With Apples

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    Maple-Brined Pork Chops with apples (4 servings) For the brine: 2 cups boiling water 2 Tablespoons kosher salt 1 cup unsweetened apple cider or juice ¼ cup maple syrup ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 4 (5 ounce) bone-in rib pork chops 1 Tablespoon olive oil For the apples: 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into…