tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8731510654742366072024-03-05T18:58:19.156-05:00The Life and TimesReal life is the best entertainment.Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-41048872688562615042010-08-11T16:01:00.000-04:002010-08-11T16:01:24.984-04:00RelocatingHi, guys! I just wanted you to know that I will no longer be updating this blog. Instead, I've created a new blog about our family's journey into homeschooling, which is what will be taking up the bulk of my time. If you want to stay up-to-date with that, you can follow us here: http://stepintohomeschool.blogspot.com/
May God bless you as you strive to follow Him!Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-11508755245965525462010-06-23T17:15:00.000-04:002010-06-23T17:15:22.772-04:00Just BecauseI love sincerity. I do. There's just something about a person spontaneously telling you something, just because that's what they were feeling at the time. Sometimes it's a secret, something that a friend has been holding onto for too long, and just needed to unburden themselves. Sometimes it's a compliment, and usually these come at a time when you need it most! Other times it may be a criticism.Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-60794255789858109792010-04-22T08:40:00.001-04:002010-04-23T10:21:42.872-04:00Project: Spring Clean and Declutter!After an extremely busy beginning to Spring (spring break trip, family visits, closet updating, etc.), I've dedicated two whole weeks to clean and declutter our home. We are a family of two parents and three children, ages 7, 5, and 20 months. So, yes, we have a lot of clutter! Seth and I have been reading blogs about minimalism, and trying to get up the courage to take on the big project of Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-20468748177351195472010-04-06T21:10:00.000-04:002010-04-06T21:10:49.436-04:00Hot New Author: Maya Jo AndersonYes, Maya has decided she is now an author. She loves reading, and is now reading well past the fourth grade level. So, she has decided she wants to write a book of short stories. We are really encouraging her, and has just completed her eighth entry! She was writing a story on the computer in Clay County as Seth and I were packing up all our stuff to head back home. She had to hurry the Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-76522590001282589202009-12-16T15:31:00.001-05:002009-12-17T15:17:55.741-05:00Good Riddance!Sorry about the long absence in blogging. We were lucky enough to receive one of the most shared gifts of the season: the stomach flu. Yes, from Mom and Dad to all three kids, we've each had the pleasure of admiring the floor of our bathrooms. I'm just glad they were clean. :)
So, what could I possibly write about this monster of a bug? Don't worry...I'm not going Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-33483090478424916492009-11-27T22:38:00.000-05:002009-11-27T22:38:29.870-05:00Left-over Turkey: Recipes
Sorry for the late post, but Thanksgiving isn't over for us yet! We eat at my parents' house tomorrow, so this is 'technically' early. :)
My Mom purposely prepares an abundance of turkey so that we can bring some home with us, which my hubby loves. He usually makes turkey sandwiches, but I like to mix it up a bit since turkey is not a meat of choice for me. Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-35710001948672124232009-11-24T14:48:00.042-05:002009-11-25T16:13:47.952-05:00Thanksgiving 2009: What Are You Thankful For?
Over at MooreThanWords, Cathleen listed the 20 things she is thankful for this year. She inspired me to record some of my 'thankfuls' so that I can look back and remember what my life was like way back in 2009. As we gather together with our loved ones, may we remember who made all this possible. Who are you thankful to?
(If you are reading this, consider yourself 'tagged' and write your Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-59429170328682272572009-11-19T09:24:00.000-05:002009-11-19T09:24:59.369-05:00Cutting the Cable: 10 Reasons Why To Do ItAs I mentioned before, we cancelled our television several months ago. Surprisingly, we've hardly noticed a difference, due to some of the reasons I list below. As we enter the winter months and our family begins to spend more time indoors, I hope this continues to prove true. I'm already looking for other sources of entertainment...let me know if you have any suggestions!
HereLisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-82349427083851354392009-11-10T10:11:00.000-05:002009-11-10T10:11:54.421-05:00Children: When They Leave the NestAs most of you know, on Maya's latest report card, she made it on the high honor roll with all As. She loves to read, and can learn many new things very quickly. However, also on that report card was a "not so great" Conduct grade. From what I gather, she talks during class, ignores some of her teacher's commands, and basically tries to be the center of attention. (On a Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-910820696541750192009-11-03T08:45:00.004-05:002009-11-03T08:48:30.196-05:00Love's Most Wondrous StorySo, my baby girl is 14 months old, and she's not a baby anymore. It's amazing how fast she has learned to do things on her own, as well as sad how quickly the cuddly days are gone.
On Sunday, during mandatory Anderson naptime, she threw every stuffed animal out of her crib in protest to being in bed when she wanted to be up playing. And, at some point over the weekend, she Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-67773628061988052142009-10-22T09:55:00.001-04:002009-10-22T09:56:02.659-04:00Practical Post: A MopSo, a couple weeks ago, my best girlfriend (Mom) told me she ran out of Swiffer refills and pads. I used the Swiffer for years and loved it...but, let's face it, all those refills add up to a lot of money. Even when you buy at Sam's. That's why I switched.
A couple of years ago, another lovely lady in my life (Lorene G.) gave me one of her mops that she purchased from QVC. &Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-74911210559069883502009-10-17T15:21:00.005-04:002009-10-17T22:05:05.097-04:00Old School Frugalista
2003 – 2009…Seth and I are thankful that have been blessed to have three wonderful children to raise. We made the decision in early 2003 that I would stay home and take care of our children, and the Lord has blessed that decision. It’s never been easy to buy groceries, clothing, and everything else that comes with our growing family, but we’ve somehow done it. Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-62025015554977594172009-10-05T15:21:00.003-04:002009-10-05T15:23:29.933-04:00Boys...Gotta Love 'Em!This past weekend was one of the most fun weekends I've ever had. Really.
I have to say that I spend a good part of last week dreading it. But, nevertheless, it turned out to be quite fun. Max turned 5, and had three of his best buddies spend the night with him. Yes...4 boys under one roof. And it was fun!
Let me tell you, these boys were great! They played,Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-89062627331808790462009-09-29T12:53:00.001-04:002009-09-29T12:53:45.328-04:00Triple Fudge Cake
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chocolate chips
1 box of chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup veg. oil
1 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix cake mix and oil until crumbly. Take out 1 cup and set aside. Add applesauce and eggs to larger mixture and beat until creamy. Spread into a 13x9 pan sprayed with cooking spray and lightly floured.
InLisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-91070861129128832972009-09-26T15:08:00.001-04:002009-09-26T19:10:58.553-04:005 Way to Simplify Your CookingI've been reading articles and talking to friends, and have found a few ways to simplify your time in the kitchen. Here are my 5 favorites:
1. Use your crock pot. In years past, I have only used my crock pot for making roast and potatoes. That's one of my least favorite meals, so my crock pot has rarely seen the light of day. However, after looking around online and Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-85963874862136047742009-09-25T15:04:00.004-04:002009-09-25T15:12:34.644-04:00Sometimes, When You Least Expect ItWhat is the one thing that always makes you happy? Cooking? Shopping? Spending time with friends or family? When I need a pick-me-up, I usually find a sitter and have a night out with my husband. It's not usually fancy or exciting...just a few hours together away from the chaos that is our house.
For my oldest daughter, her biggest smile comes from being the center Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-32965906856176138952009-09-02T15:04:00.003-04:002009-09-25T16:48:15.717-04:00What Do You Think?
Parents - Are you aware that President Obama will be addressing K-6 students in their classrooms next Tuesday? He is.
http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/academic/bts.html
How do you feel about this? Just interested in your thoughts...Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-48977051597759826842009-08-31T10:51:00.011-04:002009-09-01T09:01:35.871-04:00A Living TestimonyI recently had the privilege to hear Pastor Scott Guiley, pastor of Newby Baptist Church, deliver a message about how we can live our lives as a testimony for Christ. He spoke of Jesus healing a leper (Mark 1:40-45), and of Elisha, through God, healing Naaman (2 Kings 5:1-14), a leper.
There are many instances of healing in the Bible. What is more thought-provoking is Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-47247685746952388712009-08-11T13:14:00.003-04:002009-08-19T14:24:13.880-04:00In the words of Jesus, "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world."Yes, summer is officially over. School supplies line the aisles at all the department stores. Bedtime is rolled back an hour. And Mom is getting back into a routine. :) Maya is beginning first grade, and I am plugging away at my degree in education. In a world where money is the goal, and school is the means to get there, how do we keep God at our center? How do we make our children Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-48358893982980632412009-07-22T15:00:00.005-04:002009-07-22T15:39:39.097-04:00How To: Easy Money Every MonthYes, our country is in a recession. Has your family's lifestyle has changed in response to this? We made a few changes in our home that I want to share with you. Maybe one of these will save you a few bucks a month: Cancel your newspaper. I never read it, Seth only read it on the weekends, and we both check our newspaper's website on a regular basis to keep up-to-date. $ saved =Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-34366822783162507982009-07-08T09:48:00.003-04:002009-07-09T10:50:03.156-04:00Lisa: The SequelMy oldest child is just like me. There, I said it. I see myself in her smile, her personality, and even in her habits. The older she gets, the more I am convinced that she really is “little Lisa.” As frustrating as it is to argue with “myself,” I am thankful for her tenacity and her sense of adventure. Maya’s introduction to this world was precarious, to say the least. As I’ve mentioned Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-80386909478307826042009-06-30T16:34:00.002-04:002009-07-09T10:49:45.638-04:00ChucktownAfter a week away, and a couple of days to recover, the Anderson family is finally back to normal. Well, close enough. :) Our trip to Charleston, SC was much needed and very rewarding for us all. Our youngest, Nina Grace, spent the week with her grandparents in Manchester, and the rest of our family made the trek through four states to our greatly anticipated destination, Folly Beach. The Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-37742448669330488322009-06-11T10:41:00.008-04:002009-06-11T14:59:42.956-04:00Planting the SeedAs most of you know, I planted my first garden this year. I came home on the day of our anniversary, and Seth had tilled the land in the far corner of our backyard. He told me it was for my garden, and I was so eager to begin! I went the following Saturday to the farmer’s market and got all I needed to plant tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, lettuce, potatoes, onions, and green beans. Still, I wasLisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-64175452516541014202009-05-21T14:48:00.003-04:002009-05-21T15:15:19.567-04:00Conversation: The Lost ArtI can remember many nights as a teenager spent on the phone for hours talking to my friends about the day's events. I can also remember fighting tooth and nail with my brother who wanted to do the exact same thing with his girlfriend. Ahhh....the memories of childhood. And then came the internet. My first utilization of the internet was a handful of websites and mIRC. When we found chat Lisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-873151065474236607.post-48757989755986434322009-05-08T09:28:00.003-04:002009-05-08T13:52:43.333-04:00Our Quiver FullMother’s Day always makes me reminisce all of my motherhood memories. This is my seventh year as a mother, and those seven years are jam-packed with oodles of memories with my little ones and their Daddy. Why has God blessed us with such happiness in our little, temporary home on earth? The only answer that I have found is - because He saw fit to do so. That is why He saved me, that is why HeLisa A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10157951342010321520noreply@blogger.com1