Monthly Archives: March 2009

Natural Consequences

Posted on March 31, 2009 by suburbanmom

I have to brag about my calmness this morning.  Background: All three kids have chores each week.  They can make a standard amount of money when those things are done, and add more money if they do extra things.  I … Continue reading →

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Never a Dull Moment

Posted on March 30, 2009 by suburbanmom

If you’ve ever had a hamster, you know that they are cute, fuzzy, mammals. Translate– domesticated rodents! I am not the most enthusiastic owner of this critter, Magic, but I have allowed him to hang out in the basement for … Continue reading →

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Peacekeeper

Posted on March 27, 2009 by suburbanmom

Little Man gets the Peace Keeper award!  His paper says:  “for the 212 degrees recognition for perseverance because he tries his hardest at centers.”  He was so happy especially since this was the second time this year!

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Dog Duty

Posted on March 27, 2009 by suburbanmom

The discussion of plastic bag recycling and reuse is everywhere. Is it better to use paper or plastic? Now, we are encouraged to use fabric totes. Tons of stores are offering them…for a fee. I don’t want to buy bags! … Continue reading →

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Genius Please!

Posted on March 25, 2009 by suburbanmom

Writer’s Workshop.  As last week, I am taking a prompt from Mama Kat . Somebody I’m praying for…is my youngest son. You say, “Of course you pray for your son!” Yeah, but this is different than praying for my other two … Continue reading →

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Vandalism at Home

Posted on March 25, 2009 by suburbanmom

A hot topic these days is how the economy is effecting people.  Lost jobs. Foreclosed homes.  We’re all familiar.  Close to home a more subtle result; crime.  Homes are being broken into and ransacked for valuables.  Only a few months … Continue reading →

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the Garden Begins

Posted on March 21, 2009 by suburbanmom

Better late than never, I started some seeds.  It will most likely make a late crop…but I can dream right?  In past years, I have had some great crops; strawberries, corn, green beans, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers lettuce, spinach, peas… ah!  … Continue reading →

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Still Winter

Posted on March 21, 2009 by suburbanmom

So my nefew is taking ice skating lessons.  Hockey fans ya know!   So, we decided to join him for a public skate session.  I chose not to skate and just snap a few pics.   A fun time was had by … Continue reading →

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What color ARE black beans?

Posted on March 20, 2009 by suburbanmom

When I was rinsing these dry beans before cooking, the sunlight bounced off of them showing my favorite color!

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Minutes in My Day

Posted on March 18, 2009 by suburbanmom

In my many hours eating bon-bons, I don’t watch TV, I read blogs.  I came across this one a few days ago and was intrigued by the “Writer’s Workshop” idea.  What have I got to lose right?  No-one’s reading this … Continue reading →

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