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About craftythriftydecoratingwifemom

I thank God for all the wondrous gifts he's given me daily. Reading many of your blogs has inspired me to get busy and stay busy doing things I used to enjoy and just fell away from. And you've given me courage to try new things I've never done before, things I'd have been afraid to try a few months ago. Thank you for your unknown contributions to this woman's life.

Father’s Day plus Sunday Scripture

First, Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads! I get an email daily from (in)courage. [(in)courage.me] This is a ministry for women by women, teaching us in the way of the Lord, how it applies to everyday life, to our … Continue reading

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Our Poodles

Reblogged from My Blog3christiansthriftyfamily:                    Area secure. Aren’t I just too cute?? As you can see these aren’t the little poodles most people are used to seeing.  Or used to hearing with … Continue reading

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New Blog Address

Call me crazy.  I don’t do much with this blog and I’m starting another??  Actually, I hope to move the contents of this one to the new and gradually blog just there.  For one thing, this name is just too long. … Continue reading

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Autism Fundraisers

Here in Hartford, CT there was a fundraising march yesterday for Autism.  They raised $200,000 to go toward research and treatment.  Pretty phenomenal, huh?  So I thought I would repeat something I offered before but I don’t think many saw. … Continue reading

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"What's It Like Living With A Chronic Illness?"

Reblogged from Lachlan + Cathy: People often ask me what it’s like living with a chronic illness. And by ‘often’, of course I mean never. So, for the benefit of absolutely no one, allow me to explain. You know that … Continue reading

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Liebster Award for Living the Spoonie Life

 craftythriftydecoratingwifemom  improving life, little by little on a budget May 26  Liebster Award Posted by craftythriftydecoratingwifemom.wordpress.com posted in Categpries blogging, recognition, Tagged: blogger, WordPress, nomination, blog, followers, German language, Liebster Award, readers. Since my first nomination for the Liebster Award, one … Continue reading

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Liebster Award Post

  As I look at the draft I approved to publish and the blog post that came up when I looked, the post published had nothing in straight lines; 1,2,3,etc. are wonky.  In the approved version all was neatly aligned. … Continue reading

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Very Surprised

 craftythriftydecoratingwifemom  improving life, little by little on a budget May 23 Liebster Award Posted by craftythriftydecoratingwifemom.wordpress.com posted in Categproes blogging, recognition, Tagged: blogger, WordPress, nomination, blog, followers, German language, Liebster Award, readers. The Liebster Award is given to up and … Continue reading

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Autism Awareness Wreath…finally

  Here is the beginning–a foam circle wreath from from Dollar Tree,  wrapped in green felt I had.  Craft paint I had.  Empty cereal box on which to make a mess I had.  Foam brushes were .05 on sale at … Continue reading

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Humor and Chronic Pain-A top 10 List

-http://ohwhatapain.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/humor-and-chronic-pain-2/ This was not originally written by me, but by a very experienced LCSW who also suffers very real and often excruciating pain.  Since I’m in constant pain the last few days, I had to repost  Thank you Tracy for your honesty … Continue reading

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