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Good and Good for You Challenge: Week 2

February 4, 2012

As part of our fitness plan for the new year, we participated in the second week of the Good and Good for You Challenge from the National Pork Board and their partner, Publix. We used boneless pork loin chops to make Braised Pork Chops with Peppers and Onions. I’m moving right along with the 30 [...]

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Our Trip to Space! at the Center For Puppetry Arts

February 3, 2012

Last week my 10-year-old son and I went on a mother/son date to see Space! at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Space! is a rollicking romp through the solar system: if you’re looking for a fun day in Atlanta with your child and a great learning opportunity, too, it’s a good choice for a trip [...]

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Camera Phone Friday: Another Driver’s License in the Family

February 3, 2012

1. Proud owner of a new driver’s license, 2. Birthday cookie cake with chocolate chip lettering, 3. Chocolate mustache, 4. “On Joy” from Something Beautiful for God, 5. Put on a happy face :), 6. My jumbo mug makes me feel like Alice in Wonderland, 7. Photogenic food #Publix4Pork, 8. Dinner in the works #publix4pork, [...]

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The Power that Lives Within Us Today at (in)courage

February 3, 2012

Do you struggle with issues that you can’t handle, that are simply bigger than yourself? Stop by (in)courage today and I hope my post will remind and encourage you to trust the power that lives within you: Christ Jesus.

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Desktop Wallpaper, Anyone?

February 2, 2012

I have not one, but two desktop wallpapers to offer you for February! To download the one above, just visit (in)courage and look for the row of links under the blog header at the top of the page (it starts with “Home”). You’ll see a link called “Calendar (Feb)” towards the far right. Click it [...]

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Tips for Shooting Landscapes

January 30, 2012

Here are a couple of quick tips if you like to shoot landscapes. First, place the horizon line—the point where sky meets land or water—either 1/3 from the top or 1/3 from the bottom of the image. It’s much more interesting than perfectly centered. You’ll usually be able to decide whether to place it 1/3 [...]

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My Quality Time Lovin’ 10-Year-Old Son

January 29, 2012

I‘ve studied Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages (separate link for children) enough to know that my 10-year-old son’s primary language is Quality Time. He wants to run errands with me—even boring ones. Last week he surprised me in such a sweet way. I’d said goodbye to the kids when I said goodnight, since I had [...]

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The “Good and Good for You Challenge”

January 28, 2012

I‘m trying to lose some weight using the 30 Day Shred, however it’s apparent that my diet needs to improve, too—a win-win prospect for both me and my family. Lean meat like pork provide the protein we need with less fat. I’m participating in the National Pork Board’s “Good and Good for You Challenge” during [...]

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Camera Phone Friday: Did I Actually Instagram 28 Pictures this Week? Edition

January 27, 2012

1. “She’s a fatty with juicy bits” (@inspiredbryant made me say that) #campcreativpreneur #imabouttoeatthebiggestcinnamonrollever #canyoudeciferthis?, 2. Tea for 2 with @inspiredbryant & my huge cinnamon roll, 3. Squee!!! #campcreativpreneur with @inspiredbryant @holleygerth @nester @redletterwords @lainieb @erinulrich, 4. Loving being a guinea pig at the 1st #campcreativpreneur from @squeeinc! 1. Do you want your crayons back?, [...]