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I've spent the last 4 weeks, off and on, in bed/on the couch and dealing with my newborn. I've made maybe a total of 5 meals during that time--you know, bowls of cereal with fruit on the side, PB & J sandwiches, with more fruit on the side; all chef-quality of course! When it comes to housekeeping, my floors are in desperate need of sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming; seriously, it's desperate.

I miss my housekeeping/homemaking duties and I'm trying not to become overwhelmed by the "things" that aren't getting done. (You must know that "things" were already getting "shabby" towards the end of my pregnancy because I was physically unable--in other words, big belly syndrome! LOL)

I am so eternally grateful to my Husband, who has come over to the side of all things domestic as best as he can. I'm also thankful to my mother, who is coming back this weekend (and is staying for a whole month!!!) to help me get back to my routine and starting up school again with the kids.

In the meantime, what has helped me pass the time while I rest and recover is. . . .

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At first thought, I didn't think it would be worth my time. But honestly, it has been a great way for me to research, learn and brainstorm different ideas for my life: faith, family, home school, homemaking, etc. Pinterest is a virtual way to have "thinking boards" or "inspirational collages" about things I'd like to try, things that encourage, how to make life a bit better.

I keep inspirational collages in my little make-shift homemaking journal already. I am a book-in-the-hand type of lady, not so much on the e-readers. So I still subscribe to actual magazines and when I see something that inspires me to make my home better somehow, I cut it out and paste it in my journal. So, Pinterest is an online extension of that for me. Here's a few pics from my journal. . .