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cameronagraham wrote 6 hours ago: This happens every summer. I like to exercise five days a week (three on, one off, two on, one off). … more →

Tags: CrossFit, medicine ball, physical exercise, crossfit box, kettlebell, rings, wallballs, improvise, Adjustments

What War does to Moms and Wives---

americanmilitaryfamilymuseum wrote 1 week ago: By Circe Olson Woessner When a loved one–a husband or child, is in harm’s way, many women say … more →

Tags: deployment, Friends and Family, Loss

weekly wrap up 2013 // week 14+15

retrohipmama wrote 2 weeks ago: hey there,do you have your coffee? good, because it’s a catch up post which means a double sho … more →

Tags: Photography, Weekly Wrap-up

Destash Bash and Giveaway Day36 comments

wanderdrossel wrote 2 weeks ago: If you’re looking for the Sew Mama Sew Giveway, you’re in the right place, but we’ … more →

Tags: crafts, Giveaways, Giveaway, upcycling, destash bash, crafting green, destashing, Crafting, Giveaway Day

Leaving the world of the 1928 treadle Singer sewing machine2 comments

thalia wrote 3 weeks ago: My retirement has given me the opportunity to branch out in various creative endeavors, some of whic … more →

Tags: Appreciation, Hospice, crafts, gifts, Sewing, Memory Bears, University of Arkansas, razorbacks, making gifts

Down to two gears...1 comment

bicyclenomad wrote 3 weeks ago: Right-hand gear changes on my much-abused commute bike have been less than precise for a while.  Shi … more →

Tags: Australia, Bicycle transport/Commuting, bikes, Fremantle, Gear reckoning, urban biking, Shifter failure, Specialized Tricross

Up a Creek Without a Paddle27 comments

on thehomefrontandbeyond wrote 3 weeks ago: English: “The Red Canoe,” watercolor, by the American artist Winslow Homer. Courtesy of … more →

Tags: Off the cuff, Coffee, Pond, calm, Success!, bliss, water, Canoe, twig

Camping Abroad

americanmilitaryfamilymuseum wrote 3 weeks ago: By Aaron Bell from his soon-to-be-published memoirs… Just going camping for a weekend is alway … more →

Tags: Friends and Family, The Host Nation, Travel

Even when Life is Hard, Stay Positive!

americanmilitaryfamilymuseum wrote 3 weeks ago: In April 2013 Holloman AFB had a Month of the Military Child Art & Essay Contest. Here are some … more →

Tags: coming home, deployment, Friends and Family, Home, Loss, Pride, Travel

Anzac Day lest I forgot28 comments

narf77 wrote 3 weeks ago: Hi All, How odd?! I find myself sitting here at 3.13pm on a Sunday with no dogs noses demanding anyt … more →

Tags: horticulture, Trees, gardening, photos, cooking, Life, blogs, Dogs, ANZAC Day

movin' up like george and weezy5 comments

retrohipmama wrote 4 weeks ago: you know that moment when you surrender to god’s will and allow him to take the frustrations a … more →

Tags: Life, Memories, Stuff I Like

March 2013 A Whale for the Eskimos1 comment

dsimson wrote 1 month ago: After Hurricane Isabella we drove through 1 foot of water out the marsh road to our island home to f … more →

Tags: Garden, Goats, Lumber, mulch, Raised beds, Ruth Stout, shed, straw

“A Tribute to Army/Military Brats everywhere, with apologies & thanks to the author of “The Army Wife”.

americanmilitaryfamilymuseum wrote 1 month ago: Michael Solomon  posted this wonderful poem. He writes, ” My mother wrote it based upon a poem … more →

Tags: Friends and Family, Home, Pride

I think therefore I am

messymumblings wrote 1 month ago: Rene Descartes, a 17th century philosopher introduced the importance of doubt to knowledge.It states … more →

Tags: thoughtful thoughts, Integrated Media, Future, Food for Thought, integrated, Thoughts, time, Lecture, iPhone

Cowboy Drying Rack1 comment

rubypearlmt wrote 1 month ago: Getting It Done–How My Brother Gets that Crease in His Jeans … more →

Tags: People, horse trailers, cowboys

Five Years Later - A Bit of White on White Paint

cottagerswife wrote 1 month ago: When we first bought the cottage, I was determined to paint every interior wall. Then I started to l … more →

Tags: Renovation, paint, Modern Life, Decoration, frugal tips, Decorating, choosing paint colours, Household Tips, Gibson's B.C.

project life organization // the extras4 comments

retrohipmama wrote 1 month ago: welcome to the third and final post in my project life organization series. i hope that by the end o … more →

Tags: organizing, Project Life, Scrapbooking

The Hazards of Cutting through Base

americanmilitaryfamilymuseum wrote 1 month ago: By C. Woessner One of the gates into Ft. Bliss, TX As a military spouse, I found that living on post … more →

Sunday morning sew: When life gives you chickens...

Susan Rink wrote 1 month ago: I’ve been making lots of fabric-covered journals these days. It started last summer, when I di … more →

Tags: DIY and Crafts, Life Lessons, Textile Arts, fabric scraps, improvisation, quilt, quilting fabric, Quilting Tutorials, stitched in color


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