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30 Days of Gratitude – Day 30

Posted on November 30, 2013October 26, 2021by Carmen
family picture collage

I’ve learned a couple of things in this 30-day journey. One is that I certainly have a lot to be thankful for.  There are other people, places, and things I could have listed here – and maybe I’ll come back and revisit them later. The other thing I’ve learned is what I’m grateful for today. […]

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30 Days of Gratitude – Day 29

Posted on November 29, 2013October 26, 2021by Carmen
plant - Arrowhead Vine

I love plants!  I think they really add something to a home.  Of course, there’s the air-cleansing ability they offer, but being able to bring a little fresh green into the home adds a nice aesthetic touch. I used to have a lot more plants in our home, but I’ve ahem … killed off quite […]

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30 Days of Gratitude – Day 28

Posted on November 28, 2013October 26, 2021by Carmen
recipe makers

Nov 30: Sorry for the lack of posting the last couple of days.  I thought I would be able to keep up while celebrating Thanksgiving – but Grandma had internet connection problems.  No internet for three whole days – ack!  So, I’m finishing writing and posting today and post dating them so they appear in […]

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30 Days of Gratitude – Day 27 / Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 27, 2013October 26, 2021by Carmen
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Extended Family
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30 Days of Gratitude – Day 26

Posted on November 26, 2013October 26, 2021by Carmen
Jenni and Angie

In truth, I’ve been dreading writing this post … because I just know I’m going to forget somebody! Today I’m thankful for long-time friends. The kind you sometimes only get to see once a year, but when you’re together it only feels like a few days since you last saw each other. The friends you […]

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30 Days of Gratitude – Day 25

Posted on November 25, 2013October 26, 2021by Carmen
Envelope Punch board and other prizes

I’ve only said this about a million times … but I love giveaways.  Blogs and corporate websites are willing to give up or sponsor some fun item to send to someone else. What a concept!  All it takes is a bit of time on my part to find and enter them. This has been a […]

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30 Days of Gratitude – Day 24

Posted on November 24, 2013October 26, 2021by Carmen
root cellar - preserved food

I read a group of articles that was really good about how to be a “homesteader” … no matter what your current circumstances are. Do you live in a semi-rural environment but don’t have a lot of land?  Live in the suburbs?  or do you live in an apartment with no land at all?  I […]

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30 Days of Gratitude – Day 23

Posted on November 23, 2013October 26, 2021by Carmen
time for play

I love how Little Chick can take plastic and wooden toys, dolls, a few scraps of fabric, and even things like pencils – and just by a little bit of imagination turn them into an environment of play. “Can you come to my castle?”  “No, I can’t come to your castle.” “I need to go […]

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30 Days of Gratitude – Day 22

Posted on November 22, 2013October 26, 2021by Carmen
Kransekake - Norwegian wedding cake

Both Papa and I have Norwegian ancestors. He jokes that I’m more Norwegian than he is because he has 1/8 Irish blood.  Our families both have second, third, or fourth-generation ancestors that came from Norway.  We have a wide variety coming from Oppland, Hedmark, Telemark, and Rogaland.  Papa’s family mostly came from the Voss and […]

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30 Days of Gratitude – Day 21

Posted on November 21, 2013October 26, 2021by Carmen
Grandma's birthday party 2009

Grandparents.  What a wonderful concept!  Since I’ve already mentioned my mother and my father, today I’m going to talk about Papa’s parents. I know some people have horror stories about their in-laws, but I never have an issue with mine.  They’re just as quirky as my family and welcomed me from the first day Papa […]

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