Category: From my Journal
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Welcome, 2010 Ultimate Blog Partiers!
Wow! I can barely believe it has already been a year since last year’s Ultimate Blog Party… but isn’t that how it always is? Time sure flies! I’m glad you’re back…. as a regular reader, 2010 Ultimate Blog Partier or guest that just happened to drop by today. As you can see in my “About”…
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One very hilly, very windy, confidence-building ride
Last weekend I asked for you to pray for me as I faced a 68-mile hilly training ride called the Bluebonnet Express. In the past, the Bluebonnet Express has been one of my favorite training rides for the MS 150 and last week, although much more challenging than I expected, it remained a favorite. I…
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Cyclin’ Against Multiple Sclerosis
Tomorrow morning I’ll be clipping in for 68 miles of beautiful weather, rolling hills and glorious time just cycling away while pondering, praying and thanking God that I have the ability to ride as I do. (And I think I’m going to wear a Bible in 90 Days cycling jersey that Ted Cooper had printed…
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Ready for the next step
I’m making some special cupcakes and have to stop to run an errand. But my kitchen waits… ready for the next step. (I can’t wait to try it out in a bit!!)
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Seeking Mentor Mom Wisdom and Stories
Are you a mom who has children in their tewnties or older and have a story to tell? Or do you know a mom who is, whose wisdom you think another younger mom could benefit from reading? I’d love to launch a new feature on MomsToolbox.com where we could all learn from the wisdom of…
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Seeking stick-with-ya breakfast ideas…Can you help?
I feel like we have fallen into a breakfast rut over here in the 144 household and was hoping a few of you could help me out with some new ideas. Do you have any ideas for protein-packed, low-effort breakfasts I could prepare for my kiddos before heading off to school? I’m looking for ideas…
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Going from shy to scintillating
Enjoying every second of a blogging conference, or any meeting, even if you’re a tad shy in real life So who is ready to walk into a room of 499 other women and not know a soul, okay not know a soul in real life and still have some confidence? “Me! Me!” All the hands…
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Blissdom Fashion
Okay, here is where I reveal to you that I have a secret blogging double-life. I also blog at www.MomsTravelTales.com and today I’ve invited all the bloggers attending Blissdom, which I hear will be a super-fun blogging convention in Nashville in a few weeks, to share with the rest of us what they plan to…
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Will you help me help Haiti and do some helping yourself?
Yesterday I took my Danish daughter to the airport so she could go on a quick vacation. After leaving her gate, my younger daughter and I saw some adorable doggies accompanied by some women. We walked over and asked if we could meet and pet the dogs. My daughter didn’t realize that she was meeting…
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Back in the saddle again… with a major score!
Last October you might have read about my second rained-out MS 150 experience of the year. Well, um, I am embarrassed to admit that since then my bike has been quite cozy in the garage. But this morning, at the invitation of a friend and training buddy, I got back in the saddle to start…
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Global Media Outreach: Have you ever thought about sharing the Word?
I am honored to be a part of Global Media Outreach, a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. I have the privilege of answering emails from people all over the world who want to know more about Jesus. I get to share the gospel with people all over the world… right from my house. Often…
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Clearing out old toys– I need your help!
This week, Works for Me Wednesday enables bloggers to ask readers for help and boy do I EVER need your help! My house is filled to the brim with items that I just might need… someday. And it is time for that to stop. Now. I MEAN it. Asking you to help in decluttering my…
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Using hashtags and Twitter… a crash course
After “Where do I sign up?” the second most asked-question I’ve received lately about the Bible in 90 Days Challenge has been “How do I use Twitter and what is a hashtag?” Okay, so that was really two questions, but you get the idea. So, if you haven’t signed up on Twitter yet, click this…
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B 90 Days: Confession Time
I’ve been with my family on vacation since the Bible in 90 Days kickoff. And, well, actually since a few days before that. We stayed mostly with family, but you might have also seen me in the halls of The Great Wolf Lodge reading my Bible and posting while my family slept in New Year’s…
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MomsToolbox.com goals for 2010
When I started this blog, I did so mainly because I wanted to write something and because I bought the domain name many years prior and thought I should put it to use. And my sister-in-law was blogging like crazy, loved it and encouraged me… a LOT. (She still does all of that and I…