Christmas, a Trip to the Dump, and a New Dog?
December 28, 2009 by Christine
Filed under Christmas, celebrations, family life
As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I’ve posted giveaways every day of this last week…. I hope you had a chance to enter each one. Even with all of my giveaways, I’ve been taking a vacation, of sorts. A bloggy vacation. But, boy… Have I been busy! Our Christmas was such a wonderful and joyous celebration. [...]
A Snapshot of a Date
December 23, 2009 by Christine
Filed under Christmas, Not-So-Wordless Wednesday
It’s not very often that Ray and I get a picture taken of the two of us together, so when one is snapped it is cherished! This picture was taken by Marie Young, on our date at the #HoliTweetUp, last week. Good times! Visit more Wordless Wednesday participants at 5 Minutes for Mom and Extraordinary [...]
Walmart’s Holiday Meal Deal {$30 Gift Card Giveaway}
December 21, 2009 by Christine
Filed under Christmas, Walmart, giveaway, meal planning
Are you all set for this week’s big meal? Well, Walmart has good news for moms seeking to save money without sacrificing holiday cheer – a Christmas meal to feed eight, for under $30 (that’s less than $4 per person)! I was a little skeptical when I heard this, but with the following menu it [...]
Play and Learn
December 11, 2009 by Christine
Filed under activities, books, homeschooling, keeping busy
I have many fond memories of this time of the year, growing up…. With so many family gatherings and school group activities, we were much busier than usual. Because of the hustle and bustle, it seemed we took many days off of school between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sure, we were still learning, but they were [...]
Thankful
November 26, 2009 by Christine
Filed under Thanksgiving, thankful
I have so much for which to be thankful… A loving Savior A wonderful family Fabulous friends – You Health, laughter, and peace I am simply bursting with thankfulness! I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalms 69:30
Merry Madagascar {a giveaway!}
One of my biggest holiday pet peeves is that Thanksgiving seems to be overlooked. Even television specials are beginning before the day when we give thanks for that which God has blessed us. Last year, I didn’t even publish my Christmas Gift Guide until after Thanksgiving because this bothered me so much, but I suppose [...]







Christine, aka YoungMommy, is married to her best friend, Ray, and together they have six very active children - five boys and one pretty princess - with 











