Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Mission of Motherhood: Ch. 9 – Keeper of the Domain

Posted on 2010/08/30 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

We are almost to the end of the book! Have you enjoyed reading it? It is my favorite book (thus far) on mothering. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, I’d encourage you to do so today! It is … Continue reading →

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I Just Love These Guys!

Posted on 2010/08/29 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

Please look past the poor photo quality (I don’t happen to own an SLR), and do look right at the cuteness and life in these two! I love how these pictures capture Brant’s excitement about being outside! Too bad there … Continue reading →

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Weekend Reading – 8/27/10

Posted on 2010/08/27 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

The weather here in East TN has been absolutely gorgeous this week. Low humidity, 80s…it almost feels like fall! It’s been fun to get outside with the kids more and I have been thinking of fun fall recipes, clothes, … Continue reading →

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Birthday festivities and AMAZING recipes

Posted on 2010/08/26 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

I had to follow-up with some fun tidbits from Tara’s birthday. First of all, she was a riot.

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The Mission of Motherhood: Ch 8 – Gardener of Souls

Posted on 2010/08/25 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

Motherhood is about the mundane. The daily ins and outs of life that are often repetitive and necessary take up most of our time. But in addition to the mundane is the very important task of seeding, watering, and weeding … Continue reading →

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Mission of Motherhood: Ch. 7 – Strong Friend

Posted on 2010/08/24 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

In these early years of parenting, when training and discipline seem to fill my days, it’s hard to imagine future friendship with my children (quite possibly because at 1 and 3, I can’t imagine what they will be like at … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Tara!

Posted on 2010/08/23 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

I can’t believe that today we are celebrating Tara’s third birthday. In some respects it seems like I just found out I was pregnant with her. God blessed us far more than I imagined in the birth and life of … Continue reading →

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Weekend Reading – 08/20/10

Posted on 2010/08/20 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

Well, we are off to Atlanta today for a family wedding this weekend. I’m looking forward to spending some good quality time with lots of extended family on Blane’s side. It’s always fun (and interesting) because there are so many … Continue reading →

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A simple secret for getting the bathroom clean

Posted on 2010/08/19 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

no, this is not my bathroom! Getting chores done with small kids in the house can sometimes be challenging. Maybe that’s an understatement at times. Still, things need to get done eventually. So, in the spirit of simplification, … Continue reading →

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Is the Holy Spirit Underemphasized?

Posted on 2010/08/18 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

I really appreciate the following video that Desiring God Ministries had up on their blog recently. If you haven’t ever watched any of the “Ask Pastor John” sessions, I commend them to you. They are short clips in which he … Continue reading →

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