Link Love, Freezer Cooking, & A New Look

A Mother’s Meanderings – Frustrated, Angry and Fed Up!

My friend Janelle being real and honest. Here’s a snippet,

I knew my kids were tired as well and instead of giving them guidance and direction this morning, I left them to themselves, not wanting to “waste” my time on training them and instructing them. I was neglecting the very job God had so graciously given me; raising me children for God’s glory.

But even more importantly, God penetrated my heart.

Enough a Cynic to Believe – Announcing My First Ever Giveaway

My friend Jenny is hosting her first giveaway. She’s giving away a SpendYourself t-shirt. Here’s what she says about it,

SpendYourself is a non-profit apparel company that seeks to bring hope to the hopeless and empower those who are oppressed by highlighting different social justice projects around the world; a t-shirt is designed for the project and sales of the shirt go directly to the project.

So go on over there and check it out.

Passionate Homemaking – Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations

I really enjoyed what Lindsay had to say about putting unrealistic expectations on our husbands (and, of course, letting them go). You know the ones…you should know what I want without me saying it! Definitely been there a time or two…learning and growing.

Money Saving Mom – February Freezer Cooking

Money Saving Mom (along with Life as Mom) are hosting February Freezer Cooking. I love the idea of OMAC (once a month cooking), but I have never done a whole month’s worth of meals. Until yesterday.

My goal was to make meals for Thursday nights when both Joe and I have a weekly event and make meals for when my family comes to visit in a few weeks.

I cooked in the morning, took a break in the afternoon, and started back up in the evening. I won’t tell you what time I went to bed, but let’s just say this it was late…or early depending on how you look at it.

But it was an extremely productive day. I made pizza dough, pancake, and bread mixes and the main dishes for about 18 meals. Joey did extremely well…better than when I usually cook dinner.

And it all took place in my very tiny kitchen!

My Little Helper

My Tiny Kitchen

Joey's Working too

A New Look

Some of you may know my brother is an uber talented graphic designer. You can see his portfolio, blog, and where he draws a word a day.  Last weekend we were talking to him and I mentioned I’d like for my blog to get a little personality, because it’s seriously lacking some. In a few hours he sent me what he’d done. Here’s a sneak peek:

I love it…and it should be up by Monday, so come back and check it out!

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