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Wendy Thomas
http://simplethrift.wordpress.com/
Life lessons learned from raising a flock of children and chickens in northern New England.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1225 )
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How My Six Kids Prepared Me for COVID
Having six kids in an exercise in perpetual organization. One of the tricks I have that allows me to get so much done (kids, work, volunteer activity, writing)... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2021 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mental Health During Covid and Crisis
We are living through some crazy times right now. COVID is rampaging through our country unchecked and rioters are trying to take over our government. Read more
Posted on 13 January 2021 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
When It’s My Family’s Turn To Get The COVID Vaccination
Financial Times My daughter – an LNA and who works in a hospital got her second COVID vaccination shot today. With my blessings. She has seen first-hand the... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2021 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
True Priorities
This past year has certainly made us reconsider our priorities. It has shown that many of us have far too much and that we don’t need as much as we think we do. Read more
Posted on 29 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
COVID Secret Santa
Each year at Christmas, we hold a Secret Santa event within the family. Names are drawn at Thanksgiving and then you have until Christmas to get your gift. The... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Hello New Little Friend
The day got away from me, so I’ll put up this quick post. A lot has happened in the last year in our household. Our darling Maltese – Pippin succumbed to a... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Male Drama During the Holidays
A very proud part of my family’s history is that we are descended from the Burr family on my mother’s side. Yes, *that* Burr family and yes, sigh, we all know... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Little Bits of Normalcy
This will be a Christmas like no other, not just for our family, but for many families around the world. A global pandemic really puts its own twist on the... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
It is What It is
Whew, it’s been a long time since my last post. Last Christmas my husband, Marc had just come home from his open-heart surgery where he received 4 bypasses. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Christmas Magic
Come on Christmas magic, let’s see what you’ve got. 7 am showtime. #LivingWithSanta #SantaLife #SantaClaus http://SantaMarkNH.com #HeartAttack... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa’s Salad
Salad is the new Christmas cookies. Think not? Just try me. #LivingWithSanta #SantaLife #SantaClaus SantaMarkNH.com #HeartAttack #PrayersForSanta Sant... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa’s List
When you’ve decided to ask for something else for Christmas. #LivingWithSanta #SantaLife #SantaClaus SantaMarkNH.com #HeartAttack... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa’s Heart
When it turns out that this just may *not* be the best thing to happen to you during the holiday season. #LivingWithSanta #SantaLife #SantaClaus #HeartAttack... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa Parades
When you’re at the local Holiday parade and you and your kids all scream “SANTA!!! I know him!!” and people around you assume you are simply quoting a... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa Dates
Not exactly what I expected when he suggested dinner and a movie. #LivingWithSanta #SantaLife #SantaClaus SantaMarkNH.com Santa Mark’s link Read more
Posted on 08 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa Food Groups
Buddy the Elf says the four main food groups are “candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.” No argument from us. #LivingWithSanta #SantaLife... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa Doormat
You know it’s the holiday season when your “Beware of Dog” doormat gets replaced with this one. Note: Sorry mail carrier it will be back on December 26th.... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa Party Outfit
When you absolutely, positively, find the perfect outfit for the annual family-company Holiday party. #LivingWithSanta #SantaLife #SantaClaus... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa Cookies
You know it’s the holiday season when you absolutely, for the life of you, can’t keep a full box of cookies in the house. #LivingWithSanta #SantaLife #SantaClau... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa Directions
You know that the season is officially underway when your husband gives people the following directions to the house: “We live right over there, first castle... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION