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Update on Belize, from ShaCarol

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You may recall that ShaCarol shared her vision and passion with you in a previous guest post about raising money to go to Belize. Well, she did it! She's headed there in just a small matter of moments, and she'd like to share with you some more. A LETTER OF THANKS Dear Friends, I hope you have been well this winter season. It’s...

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Arizona

Marmee and Michael

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A couple weeks ago now my mom came for a visit. Since she's been stuck in the midst of blizzards and feet of snow, I know for a fact she had more than a few reasons for visiting us in the desert! Michael had such a wonderful time. He loved waking up and going downstairs to find Marmee waiting to tell him good-morning....

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2014

8/52

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. " I don't think I will ever get tired of watching Michael sleep. It's been an up and down week for us, ranging from four hours of sleep one night to twelve the next. I gave up on my to-do list and gave in to naps where his arm was...

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100 Days of Real Food

Applesauce Carrot Muffins [whole wheat]

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This is one of my absolute favorite muffin recipes. Not only are they delicious, but they don't make you feel guilty for eating them because you know they have "good stuff" in them. Ingredients: - 1.5 C whole wheat flour - 1 tsp baking soda -1.25 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp ground ginger - 1/2 tsp salt - 1/2 C butter (1...

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Family

7/52

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. " This past week Marmee stayed with us and Michael and I enjoyed it so, so much. It was so nice to have her visit our new home, and Michael is missing her dearly. Part of Practising Simplicity's 52 Project. ...

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2014

6/52

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. " Sunday was a rough day. We were missing dada, had gotten up well before the sun... we had an all around case of the blues. So we went to "the red store" (Target), bought a small Lego set, Disney Pixar's "Up", and what we needed to make chocolate chip...

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2014

5/52

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. " The epitome of Michael. Covered in dirt. We actually went out one morning when it was cool enough for him to be in a sweatshirt and his beloved "Christmas tree hat". He could not have been more pleased... until his head started itching because he was sweating due to...

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