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Archive for May 2008

Thinking frugally-Meals

Posted by: yvonnew on: May 16, 2008

My DH and I are trying to cut down our portion sizes, not only to try and shed some extra pounds but also to try and save on food buying.  Like petrol, food prices have soared here in the U.K and the government have said that it is not going to get better, in fact [...]

Thinking frugally…do you really need to drive?

Posted by: yvonnew on: May 16, 2008

All this week I have the busiest of days, and mostly because I have been walking much more than usual!  I usually ride my bicycle, or walk when I take Rosie to school and bring her home, but occasionally I do use the car when my  husband is home.  Oooh yes, I do love that [...]

The Urban Homekeeper’s Challenge

Posted by: yvonnew on: May 15, 2008

Sylvia, over at Christian Homekeeper has set us a challenge.  Go and check it out.  I’m taking part and I will be writing down thoughts and hopefully tips!

14th May

Posted by: yvonnew on: May 14, 2008

I can’t believe where the day has gone!  It’s already 2.30pm here and I’ve accomplished a lot.  Washing has dried out on the line in record time, I’ve finished the ironing and it’s all put away.  The upstairs bedrooms, landing and bathroom are all hoovered and cleaned and dusted!  Bathroom is clean and tidy.  Rosie’s [...]

Proverbs 31 Challenge

Posted by: yvonnew on: May 1, 2008

There is a really good challenge going on over at:
http://t2chk.org/new/

I am finding it hard, especially getting up earlier than usual, but I am finding that the time spent with the Lord at the very beginning of the day rewarding.    Sylvia’s short devotions are especially challenging, anything that is hard to do is usually [...]



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  • yvonne: Well, we don't have our heating on at night Sylvia, we're warm enough, but you've got me thinking..maybe we should have some on some-time especially w
  • christianhomekeeper: See..... this is what I try to tell my family all the time! LOL! You won't freeze if you have enough blankets and wear your pj's. The statement I g
  • yvonnew: This is what we will do! We will stay warm, and our house is small so we won't freeze too much!

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