Future and a Hope

I have enjoyed reading your recent posts. Wow, is ...

2011-04-17T16:33:06.692-07:00

I have enjoyed reading your recent posts. Wow, is all I have to say. I thought I was doing well giving up soda! ;-) And so what if you fell off the wagon, today is a new day!

Every woman's struggle. There is victory! Th...

2011-04-07T07:29:34.421-07:00

Every woman's struggle.

There is victory! There is hope.

But most of all...

there is GRACE

Welcome back. And I felt like I was reading my ...

2011-04-06T17:51:00.226-07:00

Welcome back.

And I felt like I was reading my own dietary fails.

Two peas in a pod? Perhaps.

Can't wait to read the new eating diet.

Future and a Hope, I am stopping by to reminisce ...

2011-02-23T12:57:50.751-08:00

Future and a Hope,

I am stopping by to reminisce about the good times we had before you left us a little over a year ago.

Remember when you introduced me to Frank? What a good virtual meeting we had. Oh, you remember that time when you talked so sweetly about Austin on his birthday?

And how could I forget about the time you gave a Starbucks gift card to Shelly instead of me?!

We had some good times. Though we may never get answers as to why you died from SBDS (sudden blog death syndrome), we can still celebrate your memory.

Rest in Peace.

Well, I wouldn't have used the same terminolog...

2010-03-09T13:16:30.289-08:00

Well, I wouldn't have used the same terminology as Celeste, but I'm with her :-)

Now I remember why I like you so much...you remind...

2010-02-11T09:25:30.734-08:00

Now I remember why I like you so much...you remind me a lot of my sister sans the "must take one shot to enter" thing. My sister loves bags and shopping. I miss you Julianne!!!

I say plastic! It's easier to carry all 20 bag...

2010-02-07T10:09:25.313-08:00

I say plastic! It's easier to carry all 20 bags on two arms than to continually exercise my legs [though they need it] and walk back and forth to the vehicle in which I'd rather have no more interaction. Needless to say, I agree with you, and the baggers should assume plastic unless otherwise specified. =)

You kill me! So does Celeste.

2010-01-25T13:39:01.481-08:00

You kill me! So does Celeste.

I'm bi-saxual when I don't have my reusabl...

2010-01-25T09:42:15.627-08:00

I'm bi-saxual when I don't have my reusables.

Canvas totes are the way to go. They can load them up with tons of heavy items so there are much fewer bags. And putting them over your shoulder is awesome! They also serve many other functions-- like when I clean out my car and need to haul all of the random toys and clothes that have accumulated, I just load up my canvas totes.

That being said, I used to work in a grocery store, and we HATED using paper bags (paper cuts!), and REALLY hated reusable bags because they don't stand on their own (like plastics in their holder) and are a pain to fill. So if you are wanting to make your bagger happy, go with plastic.

I totally understand the green-judgement guilt! I used to have a giant Navigator and refused to go to our local hippy health food store because I felt like they were judging me for my gas-guzzler American greed car. Now that I have my minivan I can show my face there again.

I say neither! Reusables are the way to go! I can ...

2010-01-25T06:22:04.259-08:00

I say neither! Reusables are the way to go! I can fit all of my groceries for the week in 3 bags (verses the 500 plastic bags it used to take). They have handles, so you can throw them over your shoulder or arm. AND, they are much more sturdy than the plastic bag. Stores are even starting to give discounts if you bring your own bag. Sweet little Noah always says when we check out "I brought my own bag." Have I scarred my child?

Plastic, for a few reasons. One Wlmrt doesn'...

2010-01-24T19:39:02.202-08:00

Plastic, for a few reasons. One W*lm*rt doesn't offer me the choice. Two the plastic kind are the perfect size for my under the sink trash can.

I like to think I am being eco friendly since we do not buy trash bags. We just use the ones we get from the groceries. Once they are full they are tied shut and placed in the big trash can.

Cracking up! Is Frank related to Maggie?

2009-09-28T06:06:45.453-07:00

Cracking up! Is Frank related to Maggie?

Hahahaha! That is the world's tallest bag! I ...

2009-09-27T08:01:26.353-07:00

Hahahaha! That is the world's tallest bag! I hope you and Frank work it out!

Gotta love a post solely dedicated to bags! Love ...

2009-09-26T21:11:08.315-07:00

Gotta love a post solely dedicated to bags! Love it!

I love this sweet post! I can't believe my bo...

2009-09-14T14:45:38.580-07:00

I love this sweet post! I can't believe my boys will ever be this old, but I know it is just around the corner!

WOW!! That was beautiful! Julianne you make me w...

2009-09-09T18:49:37.005-07:00

WOW!! That was beautiful! Julianne you make me want to be a better mother. Thanks for sharing.

Jul - did you know that when Austin was little (3i...

2009-09-07T19:25:17.588-07:00

Jul - did you know that when Austin was little (3ish) he thought that our last name was Bfogt? He called B's dad Grandpa B. Fogt and was surprised to learn from his preschool teacher that we were simply the Fogts. True story! :)

Hey Julianne . . . saw your blog mentioned on FB &...

2009-09-07T19:24:42.967-07:00

Hey Julianne . . . saw your blog mentioned on FB & clicked--absolutely outstanding. I love that your prayers for Austin were HUGE--not simply to know God, but zealously pursue Him. He is a reminder that God delights in answering huge prayers in huge ways. I've always been incredibly impressed with the teenagers at WCCC, and Austin stands out. May God continue to bless your family . . . and a VERY happy 18th (or what's left of it) and beyond to Austin.

Awesome Post Juls.......tears in my eyes on this e...

2009-09-07T18:44:51.695-07:00

Awesome Post Juls.......tears in my eyes on this end....I love hearing Austinbfogt stories...I always love how when his name is said it sounds like one word...

Happy 18 AB!

Beautiful! Tears to my eyes. Such an incredible ...

2009-09-07T18:02:20.526-07:00

Beautiful! Tears to my eyes. Such an incredible family. We are so blessed by all of you! Love you!

Happy Birthday Austin B!

What an amazing post! You are a wonderful mom and...

2009-09-07T15:38:00.419-07:00

What an amazing post! You are a wonderful mom and he is a wonderful young man. Your future daughter-in-law will be so lucky to have him as a husband and you as a mother-in-law.

Thanks, Leah! I figured no one would ever read th...

2009-09-07T14:58:14.717-07:00

Thanks, Leah! I figured no one would ever read this but Austin and I since this is the first post since January of this year! :) Had so much trouble with the pictures, but I finally gave up and let it be.

What a great post!! Brought a tear to my eye. Aust...

2009-09-07T14:47:29.926-07:00

What a great post!! Brought a tear to my eye. Austin is such a great example to his peers. We really enjoy him!!! Happy birthday, Austin!!

yummy yum yum.
want to see you more!

2009-01-14T19:15:00.000-08:00

yummy yum yum.
want to see you more!

Can't spell definitely to save my life. Although ...

2009-01-10T22:00:00.000-08:00

Can't spell definitely to save my life. Although I just think I did. Who knows.

Great sounding recipe. I will "definately" try it soon!

Future and a Hope

I have enjoyed reading your recent posts. Wow, is ...

Every woman's struggle. There is victory! Th...

Welcome back. And I felt like I was reading my ...

Future and a Hope, I am stopping by to reminisce ...

Well, I wouldn't have used the same terminolog...

Now I remember why I like you so much...you remind...

I say plastic! It's easier to carry all 20 bag...

You kill me! So does Celeste.

I'm bi-saxual when I don't have my reusabl...

I say neither! Reusables are the way to go! I can ...

Plastic, for a few reasons. One W*lm*rt doesn'...

Cracking up! Is Frank related to Maggie?

Hahahaha! That is the world's tallest bag! I ...

Gotta love a post solely dedicated to bags! Love ...

I love this sweet post! I can't believe my bo...

WOW!! That was beautiful! Julianne you make me w...

Jul - did you know that when Austin was little (3i...

Hey Julianne . . . saw your blog mentioned on FB &...

Awesome Post Juls.......tears in my eyes on this e...

Beautiful! Tears to my eyes. Such an incredible ...

What an amazing post! You are a wonderful mom and...

Thanks, Leah! I figured no one would ever read th...

What a great post!! Brought a tear to my eye. Aust...

yummy yum yum.want to see you more!

Can't spell definitely to save my life. Although ...

Plastic, for a few reasons. One Wlmrt doesn'...

yummy yum yum.
want to see you more!