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More organizing/reusing blanket bags

Our daughter and her little lamb. A quick piggy back ride on her back

Tomato basil chicken stew

Preparing pineapple on our food dehydrator 

Sweet potato hash with spicy mango/jalapeno smoked chicken sausage

For two days it snowed, and now it looks like a winter wonderland outside. I've been busy sorting through things. I'm still on a mission to have our entire home organized. I've been reusing a few bags, and boxes to store things away. 

We have all enjoyed lying around, and being somewhat lazy. -It's really hard for me to do this; so when it happens...it’s never for too long. Lately; we have enjoyed cooking a few healthier meals. I cooked us a delicious tomato basil chicken soup.-It turned out great, but next time I will make some minor adjustments. 

Lately; we have been using our food dehydrator a little more. We prepared some pineapple. We normally use it for jerky; so we wanted to change it up. 
Our daughter received a little stuffed lamb in the mail a few days ago. My mom sent this along with a few pajamas. Ever since her lamb arrived; she has wanted to wear it on her back using my Moby wrap. When she was little I would carry her around in it all the time. So now I've been enjoying watching her carry her little lamb around.  I truly find happiness in being home with my family. How is your time spent at home? I'd love to hear. 

I want to thank those of you who left such kind words on my last blog post Love, happiness, and joy- Embracing this life. {My journey}. I was happy to share parts of my journey with you. You are all so kind, and I really do appreciate all of you. 
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Home is such a wonderful place :) I can feel the warmth and coziness in your home.
    I've been re-using my plastic bags to organize as well. They are so handy. Enjoy you week.

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  2. Midnight CowgirlJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    What a great way to use blanket bags!

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    1. StephanieJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:18 PM

      Isn't it?! I love it. :) Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Jennifer HaysJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    It looks like you have a wonderfully, warm, cozy and loving home. I have never tried dehydrating pineapple, that's such a great idea. I will try it soon.

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    1. StephanieJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:32 PM

      Jennifer, yes give it a try! I'm sure you will love how the pineapple turns out. Thank you for stopping by. =)

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  4. DinaJanuary 6, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    Aww I love that she does that super duper cute! I spent our weekend teaching the little man to ride a trike. In the end he still does it his own way and doesn't want my help but now we go outside every single day and "ride bicycle-cylce!"

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    1. StephanieJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:34 PM

      Dina,oh that's wonderful! I'm glad you two are able to spend more time outside. I wish we had the weather to go for a bike ride. I miss those days. Now it's just snow, and more snow. lol-and when it's not snowing it is way too cold.-but on the bright side I'm enjoying a few other things indoors. I hope you all have a wonderful week.

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  5. Michell PulliamJanuary 7, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Love your new look Stephanie!! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!! Love your pictures and too cute about your daughter and her lamb. :-) May you and yours have a blessed 2014 my friend!!

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    1. StephanieJanuary 7, 2014 at 12:42 PM

      Michell, thank you! We had a wonderful Christmas, thank you so much. I wish you and your family a beautiful year. Thanks for stopping by.

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  6. ThimbleannaJanuary 7, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Hello! I popped over here to meet your Winston -- I'm guessing he's a pug? How fun that you have a Winston too. Your home looks so cozy and inviting -- a perfect post for winter!

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    1. StephanieJanuary 7, 2014 at 12:42 PM

      Hi! Yes he is a pug. I'm not sure why I came up with the name Winston. It just popped in my head. I thought it was wonderful seeing another pup with the name Winston! Thank you for stopping by. :)

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  7. KrisJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Your days at home always seem so comfy. I love reading about it and seeing the pictures. Our life at home has been so simple lately being stuck inside the house considering the freezing weather outside. We spend a lot of days just hanging out and lately, it has been nice. :)

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    1. StephanieJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:24 PM

      Kristy, thank you. I try to keep things simple. Sometimes things around here can be so hectic. -Which I'm sure you know how that is. ;) That's so nice that you all have been enjoying some time inside; spending time together. That's always so nice. Stay warm!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 9, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    That Tomato Basil chicken Stew looks delicious! I am going to have to give that a try!

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    1. StephanieJanuary 9, 2014 at 11:35 PM

      Betty, it was delicious. I found a recipe on pinterest. :)

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Nice photography! And the food looks yummy!^^

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