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Another great apron contest from Penny

another apron giveaway from jumpinbloomers.com Country Patch Apron Isn’t this the cutest apron? It is April’s newest creation from Jumpinbloomers.com . She has a whole bunch of new creations and I am STILL working hard to get the makeover to … Continue reading

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River Falls Restaurant $50 Gift Card Giveaway and Free Dessert Coupon

My frugal friend Deb has a GREAT giveaway on her site for a $50 Gift Gard to River Falls in Woonsocket. You don’t have to be a reader of Frugal Living and Having Fun  to win (but, why wouldn’t you … Continue reading

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I’ll take two orders of Peace with a side of JOY, extra JOY and please hold the stress!

Don’t you wish it was that easy to order up some PEACE and JOY? Life is hard. Circumstances can become overwhelming. Stress happens, but how you “deal” with it is the key. We need to keep things in perspective, not … Continue reading

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When does grief end?

Today I read a post from Marsha Drews at Other Such Happenings that has brought true joy to my soul today. Be sure to click on the link and take the time to read it. You will be blessed for … Continue reading

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This is the week to join Swagbucks!!!

Ok, if you have been thinking about it…wondering…tempted…THIS is the week to join Swagbucks. This online search engine rewards you with swagbucks redeemable for gift cards or shopping or sweepstakes. Every Friday is MegaBucks day at swagbucks – rewards are … Continue reading

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Frugal earnings

Would you like to earn money for things you already do? Here are a couple of links to sites that pay you to shop or search the internet. Please note that these are referral links and I will benefit if … Continue reading

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Favorite Homeschool Sites to sell/buy curriculum

These are some of my favorite sites to buy/sell homeschool curriculum. Each has a link to the site and then my user ID in () so you can look up my stuff too, if applicable. EnJOY and spread the news … Continue reading

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Remembering Josiah

Ten years ago today, in the late morning, I felt my first labor pains for my third child. It was around 11 a.m. and I called my husband at work, but he was not available. I told his boss that … Continue reading

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My JOY comes from Jesus Christ

It is my “sad week”. I always get very emotional and sad the week(s) before the anniversary of my precious Josiah Thomas‘ early graduation to Glory. On Monday, March 8, 2010, it will mark 10 years since that day that … Continue reading

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Am I afraid?

The past year has been filled with medical tests. Something is just not right with my body. So far, all the tests are coming up negative…which is good, right? I know there is something wrong. I also know that the … Continue reading

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