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Little Lawn Mower

May 16, 2014March 2, 2021Mary Jo2 Comments on Little Lawn Mower

I went green for my lawn.

I needed a small lawn mower so I could work on my lawn myself and not have to call someone every time it needs a basic run through. With the problems I’d had with my back and the very steep hill we have in our back yard, I…

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Followed by Mercy

September 26, 2013July 15, 2020Mary Jo2 Comments on Followed by Mercy

In a matter of minutes I was presented with two scenarios, I am either a poor example of protection and security over my children, or a rich one.

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Feed Your Blessings

August 12, 2013November 21, 2017Mary Jo2 Comments on Feed Your Blessings

Sitting in my usual spot on the back porch I’m amazed as my stillness allows the presence of tiny winged creatures to buzz nearer to me than I am accustomed. These colorful fellows and subdued dames with long beaks and fragile frames dart in and out of…

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America • Arden Court • Crafting • Family • MOPS

Dry Erase Menu Board Tutorial

March 1, 2013November 30, 2017Mary Jo3 Comments on Dry Erase Menu Board Tutorial

Did I really need a new dry erase menu board? Well, not if you define need as “wouldn’t survive without,” but if you saw the old one…you might call it a need too.

Here’s the menu board I’ve been using.

It’s fine really, it does the job.…

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I Would Love to Tuck Some Things Away in Here

January 2, 2013June 28, 2019Mary Jo3 Comments on I Would Love to Tuck Some Things Away in Here

I must visit this store, Louisville Modern Antiques.

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Arden Court • Aron • Everyday Life • Family • Friends • True To Life Stories

Blessed

November 1, 2012February 16, 2018Mary Jo3 Comments on Blessed

Just thought I’d share a little story about prayer answered and God’s abundant but practical grace.

Tuesday morning I was barely on time as we headed out the door for school, only to find that my van wouldn’t start. It made the clicking sound of a d…

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Arden Court • Crafting • House

What’s Black and White and Already Over?

October 23, 2012November 10, 2017Mary Jo3 Comments on What’s Black and White and Already Over?

I made a centerpiece last month. I had noticed this on Pinterest and I thought it was cute. It wasn’t exactly what I was looking for though, so I adapted, and imagined, and shopped my house until I had this.

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Looking for Opportunities

September 7, 2012July 12, 2020Mary JoLeave a Comment on Looking for Opportunities

We run to the van, ready, but barely.

One last boy to buckle in and we can leave.

He makes it out the door and down the steps but I honk, because he’s left the door open.

We don’t have time to run in for the paper forgotten.

“You didn’t br…

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Arden Court • Everyday Life • Family • House • Parenting • Women's Ministry • Writing

Do Not Disturb

July 18, 2012May 14, 2020Mary Jo5 Comments on Do Not Disturb

I mentioned last month that my “Do Not Disturb” sign had come down for a while. I won’t lie to you, it’s back up. It’s not a sign I regularly hang out for my kids, or my husband, it is a much needed boundary for all else though.

I, like many people…

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Arden Court • Church • Ivan • Parenting

Hurricane Ivan

July 4, 2012May 14, 2020Mary Jo1 Comment on Hurricane Ivan

*Last year I published this post on Ivan’s blog. I read it again this morning and felt it deserved an audience here as well. Ivan is continuing to mature and almost a year after writing this I see him so much more in control of his impulses. He is a…

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