Real Home, Real Family, Real Life
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By now, I’m sure that you know of the tragedy that has befallen our friend, Edie of Life in Grace. Her family lost their home and everything in it to a fire on the Tuesday before Christmas. By the grace of God, all of their lives were spared, but so much was lost. I don’t [...]
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We’re still fa-la-la-ing and the last friends and family are barely out of the driveway. But I couldn’t wait one more minute to take down the tree. Why am I such a fickle-pickle? I can’t wait to put it up and then I can’t wait to take it down. This year, I was particularly ready [...]
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The shopping is done….completely. The presents are wrapped…mostly. The meals are planned…sorta. And I won’t be leaving my house until Christmas Day, if I can help it. The closer we get to the big day, the more my focus shifts from practical preparations to preparations of the heart. I want to shut out the noise [...]
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OH YUM! Today’s post comes from one of my newest blogging friends, Melanie Flinn of Nutritious Eats. I discovered her site a few weeks ago and was immediately smitten with her delicious recipes and her practical attitude toward healthy eating. Cause we all know that healthy food isn’t any good unless it tastes good too. [...]
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Things have become a little more crowded here at Casa Kimba. And I’m telling you the same way we told the kids. “Moooooom! Why is there new stocking hanging on the railing???” The guesses ranged from: “Mom just felt like making something.”…They know me so well. to “We’re having a baby”…WHAT? With 4 legs and [...]
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A couple of weeks ago, I promised you the best french toast recipe ever. I used it to serve 30 people on the night before Thanksgiving. In true Kimba fashion, I got distracted by something shiny and forgot my promise. But here it is! The best ever french toast. I haven’t always been a huge [...]
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I’m trying to keep things simple this year. Simple traditions. Simple gifts. Simple parties. Simple decorations. I loved my Carnival Light Garland from last year and my Gigantic Natural Garland from the year before. But I just didn’t have it in me to do something big this year. I found the fake juniper garland at [...]
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After the Great Christmas Tree Debacle of 2010 (here and here), I wasn’t sure I would even bother getting our tree all prettied up this year. But Thrifty Decor Chick is hosting her Christmas Tree Linky and I wanted to play along. That and my kids would have had a collective cow if I just [...]
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Oh, maybe just a couple of words… My life is ridiculous. First we couldn’t get the darned thing in the house. Now we get the answer to the question…If a tree falls over in your family room, does it make a sound? Answer? YES! I wish I could say that this is the first time [...]
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This giveaway is closed. The winner was announced here. Tis the season, my friends. And that makes today a wonderful day to giveaway a sweet present for you. Glory! I don’t think I need to tell you that my friend, Lisa Leonard creates some of the sweetest jewels under the sun. Stuff to make your [...]
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It’s only December 1st and I already know that Ann Voskamp’s Jesse Tree Advent Devotional will be one of my favorite things this advent season. It’s free for the asking at A Holy Experience. Every word is wondrously beautiful and is encouraging our family to wait expectantly for Christ. I printed off the devotional part [...]
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