Author Archives: Christie

Save Money on Groceries: Freeze Fresh Fruit

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Christie

Have you ever gone to the grocery store to buy frozen fruit for smoothies or fruit salads and gasped at the price?  It can easily cost $2 to $3 per pound of fruit, if not more.  I don’t pay that … Continue reading →

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Delicious Fruit Smoothie

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Christie

This morning I went to make a Green Smoothie and realized I forgot to pick up Spinach. So I decided to go ahead and make a smoothie anyway, this time with just fruit. After all, it’s still loaded with vitamins. … Continue reading →

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Baby Food: Semi-Homemade Blueberry Yogurt

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christie

Yogurt is a staple food in most baby diets.  Yet at $2+ for a four pack, the expense can add up rather quickly. Not only that, but have you ever looked at the ingredients? It doesn’t even contain real fruit. … Continue reading →

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Adoption: The Final Call

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Christie

Friday, April 27, 2012. A special date marked in history for our family. This was THE day we had anticipated, anxiously waiting.  At 7 pm it would officially be 72 hours since Gavin was born and the birth parents were … Continue reading →

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Adoption: The Beginning of the End

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Christie

It was the day after Gavin was born.  Farid and I finally received word from our caseworker that we could go up to the hospital to visit. As we got to the hospital, we went to see the birth parents … Continue reading →

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Celebration Day: Gavin Turns One

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Christie

A year ago we sat in a waiting room for hours, awaiting the birth of Gavin. It was nerve racking.  His birth would be the beginning of a 72 hour wait before he could become “ours”. In the meantime, we … Continue reading →

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Baby Food: Homemade Applesauce

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Christie

One of the first foods I fed my son was applesauce.  He loved it from the start.  Even now at one-year old, he still eats applesauce every day.  Mostly, I mix it into his oatmeal each morning, but sometimes he … Continue reading →

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Birthday Party on a Budget

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Christie

This is an exciting week at our house.  Our “baby” turns 1 on Wednesday. Where has the time gone? Since I am in the middle of planning my Gavin’s party for Saturday, I thought I’d share with you a few … Continue reading →

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Adoption: Waiting for Baby

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Christie

A year ago today, my husband and I anxiously waited for a phone call from our caseworker, waiting to hear that we could go to the hospital to await the arrival of our soon to be son. The Friday before … Continue reading →

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Beef and Cheddar Pot Pie

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Christie

We have had some cold Spring days by us recently, even some late snow flurries!  These cold days have made me want comfort food all the more. A few years back I came across a similar recipe for this Beef … Continue reading →

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