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Lori is a full-time housewife and writer, living in the Midwest with her husband of 35 years - they have two grown daughters and two precious granddaughters. Lori has a house full of pets and her house is never quite perfect. She's also the author of small town stories, which you can learn more about on her website https://lorisoard.com.

Backing Up Your Documents to Avoid Catastrophe

October 25, 2013 By Crabby Housewife
Backing Up Your Documents to Avoid Catastrophe

Does the thought of a computer crash stress you out? You aren’t alone. Most of us aren’t very good at remembering to backup files. It can be time consuming and just plain easy to forget. A graphic artist friend, Jen

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Confession: I’m a Terrible Mom

October 16, 2013 October 16, 2013 By Crabby Housewife
Confession: I’m a Terrible Mom

I have a confession… Although I admire moms like Michelle Duggar and many of the homeschooling moms in my social circle, I am nothing like them. Oh, don’t get me wrong, there were days when I thought that I’d bake

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Redbox Etiquette

September 29, 2013 By Crabby Housewife Leave a Comment on Redbox Etiquette
Redbox Etiquette

A trip the Redbox has become as much a part of the American family tradition as pizza night or taco dinners. These small red boxes that hold newer release DVDs can be found at nearly every McDonald’s, Circle K, Walmart,

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Life Is Hard to Explain When Tragedy Hits Such as In Oklahoma

July 7, 2013 May 21, 2013 By Crabby Housewife
Life Is Hard to Explain When Tragedy Hits Such as In Oklahoma

As I sit and watch the tragedy in Moore, Oklahoma unfold on the news, I truly wish I had an explanation for why bad things happen in this world. I don’t. This one hits particularly close to home for me.

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Easy Make Your Own Laundry Detergent (Updated 2025)

March 28, 2025 April 21, 2013 By Crabby Housewife
Easy Make Your Own Laundry Detergent (Updated 2025)

I love to find a bargain, but finding deals on our go-to laundry detergent, Tide, has gotten harder and harder over the last few years. I starting considering how you could easily make your own laundry detergent. A local drug

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