Tag Archives: happiness

Question of the day

If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?

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What worries you most?

A new survey shows that women worry more than men about losing their looks as they get older, while men worry about the quality of their sex lives. What worries you most about aging?

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To what lengths would you go?

All of us would do whatever our kids needed to have done to make them safe and happy. BUT, would you go to this extreme measure?

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A Crafting We Will Go!

Well, last weekend was a great time for us!  As many of you know, it was my birthday last Saturday.  More importantly, it was the Little Falls Craft Festival!!! The fair itself has been going on for 38 years, and … Continue reading

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Fantabulous Friday Folks!

Hopefully by the time you read this tomorrow, all of us here in Minnesota will be engulfed in happiness by our Vikings first win of the season!  This would definitely make our Friday fantabulous and a great way to kick … Continue reading

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SQUEEEEEE!!!!!!

So.  Monday was a hectic day, but not unmanageable.  I had a bunch of laundry to do, I had to go beat the hardware guy about the head and chest with a rubber hose because my lawn mower part STILL … Continue reading

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Can Money Buy Happiness?

This is a really good question. Can money buy happiness? I think the answer to this question is going to vary depending on the age of the person you ask. I really do feel when you’re young and in love, … Continue reading

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Free Chat Thursday

Hello, everyone! I feel like I haven’t written a post on a long time. But it’s only been a week. Some exciting news in this house!! Bailey and his team made it to the Gopher State Tournament of Champions!!!! We … Continue reading

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Our summer getaway

Happy Tuesday all. I wanted to write and share what Paul and I did last weekend. We rented a cabin for the summer on a nice little lake near us. Not 15 minutes away but while there, you feel away. … Continue reading

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Free Chat Thursday

The picture I chose today was just because I really liked it when I saw it! How free you must feel up there, like you’re flying. I’ve never brought myself to get on one of those swing rides, but I … Continue reading

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Free Chat Thursday

Mothers Day is approaching! Usually Joy, Sue, the kids and I go plant flower baskets. This year we aren’t because Joy has had the worst time with the air. All the pollen in the air is really bothering her so … Continue reading

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Free Chat Thursday

How’s everyone’s week so far? Mine has been good, quiet and relaxing actually. I like having time off, now that I’m down to one kid, 3 days a week. My mornings are certainly a lot more relaxed and peaceful. One … Continue reading

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I Wanna Rock!

Who doesn’t love a good song that you can really rock out to?!  That allows you to let your hair down and just get wild and crazy!  I’m sure we all have a favorite song that makes us want to … Continue reading

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Free Chat Thursday

I have to be honest….I don’t have a whole lot to talk about this week! Nothing  crazy or exciting has happened. Unless you count the Twins winning the season home opener. Now that was exciting but I know not everyone, … Continue reading

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Free Chat Thursday

Happy Thursday everyone! How was your weekend/week?? Ours was great! We celebrated Easter with the family, and it was a beautiful day. The wind was a bit chilly but we were able to be outside so I didn’t mind. The … Continue reading

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Hole-y Towel Batman!

I have been debating this for a long time, but I never seem to get anywhere with it.  Usually I forget about it until nighttime when I need them the most, and then I kick myself for not getting any. … Continue reading

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Question of the Day

Growing up, did you always have friends at your house or were you always going to their house?

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Free Chat Thursday

Morning all! I’m just a mixture of emotions this week. I apologize if this gets too negative Nelly on ya! Laura’s post from some time ago , When Tragedy Strikes, keeps coming back to me. I’m sending you to the part II of … Continue reading

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Look what I found

I think most of you know that I’ve been working on cleaning up my house and getting rid of a lot of junk I’ve accumulated over the years. I’ve gotten a lot of closets and cupboards cleaned out and I … Continue reading

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Random Thought Thursday

I’m wondering what kind of random things we will talk about this Thursday! The last two Thursdays have been fun, just chatting about anything and sometimes nothing at all. It kind of felt like I was sitting in my living … Continue reading

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A Long 40 Days…

Last week brought the beginning of a season that, for the most part, I can’t wait to be done with!  It’s not because I don’t appreciate it or see the value in it; it’s because when you forget what day … Continue reading

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Olympic Dreams

Friday, February 12 found my family scrambling a bit!  It was my FIL’s birthday (Joy’s husband Paul!) so after a day of working, we headed out for supper to celebrate.  As we were enjoying our meal,(as much as we could … Continue reading

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Question of the Day

Are you watching the Olympics?  What is your favorite sport?

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Long Distance

I received my phone bill for the month of November and about fell over!  I could not believe what my long distance part added up to!  It has NEVER been that!  EVER!  I thought, WTH did I do?  Who did I … Continue reading

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Go Elf Yourself!

Merry Christmas to all of our blogging buddies!  May your holiday be joyous and your new year bright and if they aren’t you can get a laugh from us here: http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/glFHtPNZtVsixGCBFfEp

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