This, this, THIS::: Don’t Carpe Diem

Who doesn’t need help getting rid of clutter???::: The Great Paper Purge

Have you been daunted by the task of changing your diet to more “real food”?::: Get Real 2012

I’ve decided to stop paying for canned beans anymore. Here is why::: Dried Beans Are EASY!

Also thanks for all the support on the new blog. We have been so thrilled to see how it has been received. in case you missed it….. For Better and Worse

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I am going off grid (well as much as I can without getting twitchy) for the weekend. So a little early here are my favorite posts of the week. Enjoy!

Ah, this post resonated with me::: Your House is Only as Big as Your Hospitality

We all need this reminder this holiday season::: Present Over Perfect

I ADORE this video of the Christmas story::: The Christmas Story

We were out of town surprising our kids with a trip to Great Wolf Lodge and I left the computer at home (no, seriously). So here are my faves of the week just a little late. ps. you are just going to want to get some tissues now.

EVERYONE deserves a family::: She Didn’t Know She Would Have A Family

How much do I love that this started in Grand Rapids::: Anonymous Donor Pays Off Kmart Layaway Accounts

This is long but SO worth the read::: In a Stable

I am really really sad that we are getting less cards in our mailbox::: The Case For Christmas Cards

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