Category Archives: Cheri

How To: Kick the Pacifier Habit

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Cheri

Do you have a baby that needs to stop using a pacifier? Here are some tips and tricks to help make it a smooth transition from plugged to unplugged. Continue reading →

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Awesome No-Bake Granola Bars

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Cheri

source: Lauren’s Latest Hold on to your boots, you’re about to be blown away! I came across the most amazing recipe for granola bars that I have ever tried. I love granola bars, but I don’t love the ingredients of … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Decorations

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Cheri

I feel like I’ve been the Grinch of all holidays lately. I wish I did more to celebrate New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Groundhog Day…even my birthday. But I didn’t have the energy. However, when I saw this idea … Continue reading →

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A Good Reminder

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Cheri
celebrate differences strengthen families

I passed by the local junior high school and saw their marquee emblazoned with the words Celebrate Differences Create Balance Strengthen Community When I read them, I immediately changed the words and thereby changed the meaning: Celebrate Differences Create Balance … Continue reading →

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Homemade Laundry Soap–Updated Recipe

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Cheri

This week, I made a new batch of homemade laundry soap. Now, I know there are hundreds of recipes out there, and people have different opinions about ingredients and methods. I’ve tried a couple different recipes, but I’ve found that … Continue reading →

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Best Valentine’s Day Cookies Recipe

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Cheri

I’m sure Sunny has posted this somewhere else on FRM, but in case you haven’t tried her FANTASTIC cut-out cookie recipe, here it is. It makes perfect cookies (though I find I need to work in a bit of extra … Continue reading →

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Meal List

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Cheri

I’ve been asked several times in the past couple weeks for our family’s meal list. See, I wrote a list of all the meals we actually eat. Not the ones in the cookbook, not the ones that we’ve tried, but … Continue reading →

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And Here’s The Cinnamon Bear!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Cheri

When we were children, one of my favorite traditions was gathering around the Christmas tree every night, starting on December 1st, to listen to our vinyl record of The Cinnamon Bear. I don’t know if my sisters were as enthralled … Continue reading →

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Simplifying the Holidays

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Cheri

Christmas is my favorite holiday. As I’ve probably mentioned before, I start planning for Christmas on December 26th…a year in advance. For me, it is the thought that is the most important part of the gift, so I work most … Continue reading →

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Do Good With All That Halloween Candy

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Cheri

Halloween is just around the corner and all our houses are about to be inundated with more candy than should be consumed in an entire year, let alone one night. If you’re already getting a tummy ache just thinking about … Continue reading →

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