Monthly Archives: December 2009

What I learned in 2009 – Change is Necessary

Cherish my marriage, change my perspective.  These are hard lessons: humility, peace… some of the things I learned (am still learning) this year.  This is a post I published earlier in the year but it is timely and appropriate. Happy 2010! CHANGE: … Continue reading

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Last Random Dozen of 2009

Lid says,  ”Let’s go out of 2009 with a bang, not with a whimper, shall we?”  Visit 2nd Cup of Coffee to join in the fun! 1. Do you find it gross to share drinks with family? Friends?  YUCK!  Most my … Continue reading

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Amigurumi Bear

Please join me at my new web home JessieGunderson.com and don’t forget to like the Blog Schmog Facebook community HERE. crochet, crafts, polar bear, amigurumi, yarn crafts, teddy bear Here is Thing One’s Polar Bear requested last Christmas, finally done!

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Boy crafted Noah’s Ark with wood, glue and staples.

Here is the Ark Matt helped the boys make for their cousins for Christmas… Looks like even Pee Wee lent a hand. Cut, glue, staple, wa-la! Now all that’s left is a ridgecap and a coat of stain.  Good job … Continue reading

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Three of my Favorite Christmas Traditions:

Christmas, ideas, budget savy, creative, crafts, handmade, charity, adopt a family, different kind of tradition Three of my favorite Christmas Traditions: I’ve never been accused of being too prissy (unless you count 3rd grade).  Never been one to overdress for the occasion (unless … Continue reading

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Tracie Peterson – Dawn’s Prelude book review

Tracie Peterson – Dawn’s Prelude, historical fiction, Alaska fiction, christian, love, hope Dawn’s Prelude was disappointing because again I lost a lot of sleep, it was that good!  I recommend this novel.  Surprising and full of hard questions about life and … Continue reading

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Nightstand, books with pretty covers -December reads

I’m curious!  Do you read books more often by genre, author, topic, pretty cover?  How do you most often pick your books? When I took a look at my nightstand I realized I do a combo when picking what to … Continue reading

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FAB Friday – not so wise men

FAB as in Fu-get ABout it! FAB in the “Fabulous I’m getting another cup of coffee before I tie myself to a rocket headed for the moon” kind of Friday.  Is there anyone out there that can relate?  The FAB Friday carnival started … Continue reading

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Safely Jump Start a Car – Ladies, we can!

Vehicle maintenence, do it yourself, jump a car, women can. I posed some questions a last week about women and vehicle maintenance in a poll.  Where some of us are confident knowing our way around cars, trucks and SUV’s there were some … Continue reading

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Toddler walking or talking late, walking or talking early, whatever! Smart kids don’t always start first.

Please join me at my new web home JessieGunderson.com and don’t forget to like the Blog Schmog Facebook community HERE. I’ve got four kids, is it weird that I’m obsessing over when my littlest walks?  She is 15 months and only just started … Continue reading

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Thanks Toby Mac – From the Mouth of Babes

The funny things kids say, motherhood, humor, short story, boys will be boys. Thanks to Toby Mac my oldest is now thinking of changing his look!  I never knew he thougth of such things.  Sometimes, if I don’t catch it … Continue reading

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My God bag, WIP “ed” short story publishing, and blog tags.

As Henny put it this is a Karen Joy style post.  Not topically but because of the random nature of the stuff flitting through my mind that I’ve been wanting to share with you.  My God purse: Saturday I had the … Continue reading

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FAB Friday – How mom got slimed and a smoothie to plump up baby

FAB as in Fu-get ABout it! FAB in the “Fabulous I’m getting another cup of coffee before I tie myself to a rocket headed for the moon” kind of Friday.  Is there anyone out there that can relate?  The FAB Friday carnival started … Continue reading

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Women & Vehicle Maintenance

A thought came to me the other day as I was describing to a twenty something “kid” (haha) how to adjust the carburetor on his vehicle.  How many of my women friends could benefit from a crash course (no pun … Continue reading

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Precious

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