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I’ve Run Out of Hand-Me-Downs

4. October 2010

With four kids, I have never had to deal with the problem of buying new clothing every year– the kids just passed down their clothing to the next smallest sibling. Unfortunately, the kids are older now, and my eldest two have stopped growing. Which means my seemingly endless supply of hand-me-down clothing has dwindled considerably. [...]

More “Why…” Questions

19. September 2010

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Why are recycled products more expensive than the non-recycled products? Take decking, for example. That Trex decking material is constructed from old tires and etc. It’s a cool product, and I’d love to buy it, but it’s 2-3 times more expensive than plain old pressure-treated wood taken from the Amazon rainforests! And recycled garbage bags– [...]

All About MS

13. September 2010

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Here in Upstate New York, the annual fundraising for multiple sclerosis is ongoing (it’s a big fundraiser where my husband works). Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a disease seemingly shrouded in mystery. No one seems to have ANY IDEA what causes it, or how to treat it. The list of Ms symptoms mimics so many [...]

Tell Me Why…

11. September 2010

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Why are the seasons spring and autumn so brief, and summer and winter so long? (Or does it just *seem* that way; and if so, why?) Why do we have fast-food restaurants that serve only junk food? Why can’t we get bananas or apples or raisins or strawberries through a fast-food drive thru? Why are [...]

Flies Away Fly Bait Trap Experiment, Part 1

7. June 2010

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Flies Away Fly Bait Trap Experiment, Part 1

As I mentioned in my first article and my second article, I am doing a series of scientific experiments *ahem* to see which method is best for getting rid of flies. I have tried the water-filled plastic baggy method (I call it The Southern Method, since it seems that this method is attempted mainly in [...]

Plastic Baggy Fly Experiment

3. June 2010

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The preliminary results are in regarding my scientific experiment: The Southern Method and The Northern Method for Getting Rid of Flies. You can read in my first article why I call it The Southern Method and The Northern Method. And you can also read that I decided to do the water-filled plastic baggy method first. [...]

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

28. May 2010

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Been a tough week, here at the old homestead. The Hubs has been working longer hours, so I’ve been on my own for most of the demolition of our kitchen and dining room. Then, the IRS decided to “examine” (aka, audit) my income, saying I didn’t claim it properly (I’m self-employed, and am paid via [...]

Where Have I Been?!

23. March 2010

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Working. !!! ugh! lots to do this week. I’m happy, though. And COOKING! Yum! I made up a new recipe, The Super Speedy Spiedie Wrap. At least, I think it’s a new one. I didn’t get it anywhere… this recipe is so good, and it took me 10 minutes to make. It’s my new favorite [...]

What Makes a Mommy Blogger?

16. March 2010

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Am I a “mommy blogger”? I don’t know. I guess I am. I am, after all, a mom with a blog. I’ve joined various other mommy blogger groups, such as the SITS Girls, which is an incredibly warm and welcoming group. But (as is usual for me all my life) I don’t seem to *quite* [...]

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I’m Rebecca

:) I’m a married mom of four teenage children. We live in Upstate New York in a soon-to-be-renovated 1855 house with our five pets (yes, five, *sigh*). Life is never dull, and exciting things just seem to always happen to me... why me... when I'm not running around the house fixing things, I do freelance writing and blogging. My work and opinions have appeared in Salon.com, eHow.com, iMedia.com, the Associated Press and I've even been interviewed by TIME and The Wall Street Journal about blogging. Can you believe it?!

Here is where I express my zany, creative, motherly side. I love saving money, spending money, gadgets, funny stories, and coffee- lots and lotsofcoffee!! I'm a Christian and I love the good life God has given me! :D You can read all the juicy details about me here. Thanks for visiting!