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Saturdays

By Annette Heidmann May 22, 2017 Cleaning, Family Life, Fun, House, Organizing No Comments
Saturdays

There are many things in life that I can do without. Luxurious vacations, fancy clothes, me-time – I’m fine without any of that. But take away one of my Saturdays…

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Movin’ on out

By Annette Heidmann February 12, 2017 Bunk Beds, Decorating, Family Life, House, Milestones, Moving, Organizing, Out & About, Renovation No Comments
Movin’ on out

And so it came to pass on the appointed day in February, in the Year Of Our Lord 2017, that the eldest of my children, she who sprang first from…

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You know what they say, “At the end of the day…”

By Annette Heidmann August 14, 2016 Cleaning, Family Life, Fostering, House, In the Kitchen 1 Comment
You know what they say, “At the end of the day…”

“At the end of the day,” “when all is said and done,” “this is where the rubber meets the road.” No matter how many meltdowns and extreme scream-fests there are…

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Books, books, books…

By Annette Heidmann June 18, 2016 Family Life, House, Organizing 2 Comments
Books, books, books…

Oh, the ecstasy and agony of books! If you’re like our family, you can’t live without them, but you also can’t find enough room for them. Over the past months…

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Upping Our Game

By Annette Heidmann January 18, 2016 Bunk Beds, Family Life, Fostering, House, Organizing No Comments
Upping Our Game

“The bigger your family, the more organized your home is, because it has to be.” I’ve heard it said many times, but as my family has continued to expand over the…

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Decorating for Christmas! 6/8

By Annette Heidmann December 28, 2015 Celebrations, Christmas, Decorating, Family Life, Holidays, House No Comments
Decorating for Christmas! 6/8

Decorating for Christmas!    

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Reality Blogging

By Annette Heidmann October 18, 2015 Art, Cleaning, Family Life, House, Out & About, Photography, Portraits No Comments
Reality Blogging

There’s nothing like a Saturday when everyone is home to help reign in the mad chaotic mess into which our home can descend in just a few short days –…

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Upended

By Annette Heidmann October 19, 2014 Bunk Beds, Decorating, Family Life, House, Organizing 1 Comment
Upended

That sounds like a good working title for my autobiography… at any rate, today it was literally the case. One of the consequences of seeking a foster care license is…

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The heart of man disposeth his way:

By Annette Heidmann August 12, 2014 Bunk Beds, DIY, Family Life, House, Renovation No Comments
The heart of man disposeth his way:

…  but the Lord must direct his steps. — Psalm 16:9 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)   It was Saturday morning. For the last 5 weeks, that has meant an early…

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Helping

By Annette Heidmann March 18, 2014 Cleaning, Family Life, House 1 Comment
Helping

If your house is anything like mine, than you know all about the Pre Company Cleaning Tornado. Ours was spaced out over the first part of last week, but the…

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An Idea Whose Time Has Come

By Annette Heidmann January 8, 2014 Bunk Beds, Decorating, DIY, Family Life, House, Renovation 1 Comment
An Idea Whose Time Has Come

I saw this posted on Facebook, and several thoughts occurred to me as I pondered this clearly brilliant room arrangement for multiple young ladies. [hr color=”dark-gray” width=”15%” border_width=”2px” ] That…

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