July 2008

And That’s Why Daddy Is Our Hero

I have often suspected that one of the things that keeps our marriage strong is that Eric and I get along really well. We just kind of “get” each other. We almost always say please and thank you to each other. And, we’re generally each other’s biggest fan. So, in general, it’s pretty safe to [...]

13 Benefits of Having a Family Garden for Kids (TT #21)

13 Benefits of Having a Family Garden for Kids 1. They’ll have the chance to see that food isn’t just “born” at the store. 2. It’s a great opportunity to get them to try new things! 3. They get to see that bees only purpose is not stinging people. You can talk about why you [...]

Glass Sculpture (Wordless Wednesday #14)

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Hello to Bloggy Giveaway Readers! Check out our Amazon.com Giveaway!

Hello to my current readers, and an extra hello to everyone visiting through the Bloggy Giveaways carnival! My name is Angie, and my blog, Many Little Blessings, is a collection of writings about our daily lives as a family of five. We are newer Catholic converts (April 2oo7, though we have attended a Catholic Church [...]

Check Out Our New Homeschooling Blog (2 Great Giveaways)

Be sure to click on the button above to go visit our new group blog on homeschooling! We having two great giveaways there too (Starbucks & Amazon.com)!

The Secret Ingredient Cinnamon Bread Recipe

Since I mentioned my Cinnamon Bread with the Secret Ingredient (that is really zucchini bread without a secret ingredient), I thought I would post the recipe. (I think I originally got it from meals.com, but I’m not sure — it’s been a while ago.) Ingredients: 3 cups flour2 1/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking [...]

My Secret Ingredient for Cinnamon Bread

My kids just love quick breads — like pumpkin bread and banana bread. They are picky, picky eaters, but they will just devour breads like that. So, last summer, I made them cinnamon bread. Umm…yeah, cinnamon bread. That’s what we’ll call it. And, we’ll call it that because that’s what I spent all summer calling [...]

The Photo Mosaic Meme

Okay — I have to admit, I can’t remember whose blog I saw this on, but I have seen it on several. So, I thought it would be fun to give it a try. Here’s the deal with this meme. You go to Flickr and type in your answer to each of the twelve questions. [...]

Easier Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs (WFMW #44)

Check out Works for Me Wednesday at Rocks in My Dryer for lots of great tips and ideas! Peeling hard boiled eggs can sometimes be a real pain. Sure, sometimes it goes just fine, but other times, the whites start peeling off with the shell. Augh! Plus, I felt bad when I would let cold [...]

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Many Little Blessings chronicles the life of a 30-something Catholic homeschooling Mom. Angie, a domestically challenged artist with quirky nerd-like tendencies, uses wit, wisdom, and humor to share practical advice on faith, family, and household management. Join her as she relies on God’s grace and the power of her shiny red stand mixer to get her through life without losing her mind.