Category Archives: Housekeeping

Laughing At Spilled Milk: Hunting for Hardwoods

Posted on July 18, 2012 by LASM

For eleven years (as long as we have lived in our house), Troy and I dreamed of replacing the stain magnet carpeting with hardwood floors.  While most people in our comfortably middle class neighborhood would have long ago whipped out … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Marthaholic – A Story of Recovery

Posted on June 2, 2012 by LASM

“It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night anxiously working…for God gives rest to his loved ones.” Psalm 127:2 Ten years ago I was a raging Marthaholic. My day was scheduled from … Continue reading →

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Laughing At Spilled Milk: The Truth About Marthaholics

Posted on May 26, 2012 by LASM

  “Take my yolk upon you and let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle in heart, and you will find rest for your soul.” Matthew 11:29   “Jesus loves me.  This I know, for my completed to-do … Continue reading →

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Laughing At Spilled Milk: Picaken – a Test of Womanhood

Posted on February 15, 2012 by LASM

Okay, I don’t usually post this frequently but the following must be processed. I’m thinking about making a picaken for Troy’s birthday.  For those of you who may not know, it’s a pie baked into a cake.  This totally cool … Continue reading →

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Laughing At Spilled Milk: Franken-oven

Posted on December 1, 2011 by LASM

This past July my most prized culinary possession – the convection oven – was killed by lightening.  Seriously, lightening hit our house and fried our range. It is a miracle that this was all that perished. Now, I would love to … Continue reading →

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Dear Me, About Mom Anger

Posted on September 28, 2011 by LASM

“Love is not easily angered; does not fly off the handle” – 1 Corinthians 13:5 “Anger is a short madness.” – Horace Dear Me, Mom anger is an uncomfortable but important topic for us to discuss. Statistically, it holds more potential … Continue reading →

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Dear Me, About Housekeeping …

Posted on April 12, 2011 by LASM

“My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint.” – Erma Bombeck Dear Me, OK, girl, here’s the thing; It is kind of important to keep on top … Continue reading →

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