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Public Service Announcement: via the Rose Boys

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I hope you are all planning to have a wonderful New Year's Eve! Although the Rose boys would like to celebrate and party...they happen to be on duty tonight so it looks like there won't be any parties going on here. If you are planning to celebrate your evening by indulging in some adult beverages

Introduction Post and a $30k Challenge

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2012 marks the year of the blog. What makes 2012 so special? I've been blogging Good Financial Cents since 2008. My wife started blogging on Blogspot earlier in the same year (I migrated her blog House of Rose in '09). Together we've been blogging for almost seven years. She's been more of the

the thing is: 4 year olds are funny

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Sometimes I love the things that come out of my four year old's mouth. He can be so sweet. And loving. I always tell people he will be my child that NEVER leaves me! He will go to college locally, find a wonderful woman and move down the block from us. This is all in my dreams of course. Doesn't

Counting My Christmas Blessings

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Our Christmas was more than blessed. I feel like God provides so much for my family that it sometimes feels wrong. I know that sounds silly. After all, God loves everyone. He doesn't love me or my family more than the next. But, I just feel BEYOND thankful for the things that He provides for

Using Children’s Art For Decorating

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Using Children's Art for Decorating - Gallery Wall

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I know this is not a "new" idea by any means, using children's art for decorating. Trust me, most of my ideas are usually stolen from somewhere. The good ones at least. Maybe your creative. Maybe you come up with your own ideas. Maybe you don't even need Pinterest to spark your creative

A House Full of Sick Kids

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Unfortunately the boys are all feeling YUCKY! It started with P more than a month ago, then went to me, then to the MIL, back to P....now to SJ AND BENTS!  I have no idea how J has escaped it! I have a feeling it may hit him just in time for Christmas. UGH! I took SJ to the doctor this morning

Keeping Christmas Decorating SIMPLE!

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When Nina, Meredith, Erin, AP, and Molly decided to host the "Oh What Fun It Is" link up week, I must admit, I was most excited about the decorating link up! Decorating is one of my hobbies. Funny thing is...I am never all that motivated to decorate for the holidays. I think it's because I know

Make Memories Through Christmas Cards

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I am linking up with AP from I Love You More Than Carrots! Today is all about "Making Memories"! One of the first things I think about when "Making Memories" for the holidays is Christmas cards! It's the ONE time of year that I make sure we get a family picture taken! Such a great way to

Creating Your Own Typography Art

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Today we are linking up with Meredith from The Tichenor Family! Huge THANK YOU to Tonya for sharing her awesome tutorial on typography art! I absolutely ADORE these signs she is making!   Hey Guys! My name is Tonya and I blog at Love of Family & Home where I share all of my DIY,

Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Prepare yourself for the best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese recipe you will ever make... I am not a chef I tell you. Not a chef. In fact, cooking is not one of my "things". Most of the time when I cook, it turns out so-so. Maybe it's because I prefer to cook meals that are quick. Easy. Don't take

Oh What Fun It Is….To Host a Winter ONEderland!

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I have posted this party on my blog before, but when According to Nina, The Tichenor Family, Blue-Eyed Bride, Duchess of Fork, and I Love You More Than Carrots decided to host their "Oh What Fun It is" series I thought it was a perfect time to show it again! Today's link up is with my friend Nina

SJ Says Happy Friday!

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 Our little SJ is almost 7 months old! I can NOT believe it. Every single time I look at his sweet little face I think about how I want to freeze time! He is just such a happy and content baby! He has been sleeping from 6:15 pm - 6:45 am since he was 4 months old. Does it get much better than