Monthly Archives: May 2008

We CAN make a difference!

Posted on May 29, 2008 by lori4squaremom

I’ve been formulating this post in my brain for a few days….trying to figure out just what I want to say, etc, and after reading some of the comments to my previous two posts about gas and the economy, I … Continue reading →

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Fun in the Sun activities and games….

Posted on May 28, 2008 by lori4squaremom

In an email today from FamilyFun magazine, I found this….. 99 days of Summer Kids’ Games    Can’t wait to try some of them with the kids this summer!

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This fall…..

Posted on May 28, 2008 by lori4squaremom

I will have the GREAT PRIVILEDGE of taking our oldest daughter to our 2nd “Revolve Tour” event.    We went 2 years ago, and it was an amazing time of togetherness for her and I and having the opportunity to discuss … Continue reading →

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Too-hot-to-use-the-oven Roasted Potatoes

Posted on May 28, 2008 by lori4squaremom

First, the story.   Ok, after too many days of hot weather (for me!) and having to run the oven for my baking, I just was NOT up to turning on the oven to oven-roast my potatoes, but I REALLY wanted … Continue reading →

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The effects of the current economy…..

Posted on May 28, 2008 by lori4squaremom

In yesterday’s post about gas prices, I promised that I’d share how our family is being affected by the current economical downturn. Since we are already a one car family, limiting trips is part of our life anyhow, but we … Continue reading →

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This week’s produce basket…..May 27, 2008

Posted on May 27, 2008 by lori4squaremom

The extras…. My basket…. My extras today were an 8# bag of oranges and 10 32 oz. bottles of organic grape juice (locally grown and bottled) My basket today had: carrots blueberries navel oranges red potatoes vidalia onions fennel green … Continue reading →

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Today’s baking…5/27/08

Posted on May 27, 2008 by lori4squaremom

My baking order for today was small…..but uses fresh, local produce.  YUMMOOOOO!!!!! 🙂 Strawberry Bread Zucchini Bread Tomorrow I will do the baking for the week for my family…… more zucchini bread (in the form of muffins), chocolate zucchini muffins, … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday–5/26/08

Posted on May 27, 2008 by lori4squaremom

I haven’t listed my menu planning for quite some time…..so today I am going to list my menu planning for the week. For more bloggers’ menu plans or to participate yourself, please click on the banner below.   Monday (Memorial … Continue reading →

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Something I’ve noticed….

Posted on May 27, 2008 by lori4squaremom

I have sitetracker (or something like that) on my blog so I can see where my blog readers are in the world, and it somewhat tracks what pages they visit, if they came here from a search engine, etc.    I’ve … Continue reading →

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CRAZY weather!!!!

Posted on May 27, 2008 by lori4squaremom

Ok, this past weekend was Memorial Day weekend, and where I live, it is the unofficial “Official start to summer”……normally we have our first hot weekend of the year, and swimming, bbqing, and hanging out with friends is the norm.   … Continue reading →

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