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Month: March 2015

The Barb Curlee Memorial Bookmark

March 31, 2015March 31, 2015 / 'Becca / 3 Comments

Barb Curlee was my friend.  She died last year, of cancer, after fewer years than she deserved.  Barb and I met at church, where we eventually served on the vestry together during three difficult years when the vestry had a lot to do!  Barb was wise and strong and mostly cheerful through it all.  Barb … Continue reading The Barb Curlee Memorial Bookmark

Save Money on Earth-Friendly Products!

March 25, 2015July 27, 2017 / 'Becca / 8 Comments

Earth Day is coming up in less than a month!  What will be your Earth Day resolution? One easy thing to do is to switch to a more earth-friendly version of something you use regularly--like toilet paper.  There are many brands of toilet paper on the market now that are made from post-consumer recycled paper … Continue reading Save Money on Earth-Friendly Products!

Lemon Creamy Salmon photo tutorial!

March 17, 2015June 7, 2018 / 'Becca / 6 Comments

Lent is about half over.  If you're fasting from meat during Lent, and you normally eat a lot of meat, by now you're probably getting kind of bored with fish sticks and macaroni-and-cheese.  Time to try something new! I've posted this recipe before, explaining how this delicious complete meal can be adjusted to work with … Continue reading Lemon Creamy Salmon photo tutorial!

The Power of Purple Is Real!!!

March 13, 2015March 16, 2015 / 'Becca / 5 Comments

I am putting this post in a variety of categories because it's kind of silly but I'm kind of serious, too.  I would like to believe that in this very complicated world, my actions truly do make a difference, even in unexpected metaphysical ways. Purple is my favorite color.  At this point in my life, … Continue reading The Power of Purple Is Real!!!

A Day as Mama and Data Manager

March 10, 2015March 12, 2015 / 'Becca / 38 Comments

Welcome to the March 2015 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Day in the Life This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have given us a special glimpse into their everyday. *** There are three main things I do … Continue reading A Day as Mama and Data Manager

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