Archive | February, 2008

The Scoop on Coupons -Counting the Cost

by on Feb 15, 2008 in frugal & simple

Things to consider when deciding if it is worthwhile to be a couponing queen! We all have to use our own wisdom and judgment in the area of frugality…but I think the overall issue to consider, is this taking more time than actually saving money? Can I make these products more frugally and nutritiously on [...]

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Make it Yourself – Mayonnaise & Bread Crumbs

by on Feb 15, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

In continuing my natural living on a budget series, I would like to turn the focus towards making things yourself! You can save a lot of money here and will be eating more nutritious food at the same time. You can find these products on sale with great coupons, but the thing I like to [...]

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Karis at 9 months

by on Feb 14, 2008 in news & giveaways

Karis is 9 months old and weighing in at 18 pounds. Read on for our 9 month update….

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To the love of my life: Happy Valentine’s Day!

by on Feb 14, 2008 in news & giveaways

What a wonderful day to celebrate the wonderful love that the Lord has blessed us with! I am so thankful for the blessing of a godly husband! What fun to serve a special breakfast for the hubby! Aaron’s favorite is pancakes (we can’t get enough of this wonderful recipe!) with peanut butter and maple syrup. [...]

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Proverbs 31 Revisited -Part 1

by on Feb 13, 2008 in faith & womanhood

These are probing questions I am asking my own soul today.. “An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above rubies.” Prov. 31:10 In whatever role God has called you to fill, are you pursuing excellence? Am I pursing excellence in my role as wife and mother? 1. Read & Seek – [...]

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Natural Cold Remedies for Children

by on Feb 13, 2008 in health & nutrition

Karis has had a lovely cough, cold and congestion for almost four weeks now. It kept coming and going, leaving us with a very fussy, clingy baby. We are finally nearing the end of it, as I see her smile coming back…thanks to these wonderful home remedies that Grandma Edmonds mixed up together for (thanks [...]

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Mission Minded Budget

by on Feb 12, 2008 in frugal & simple, missions & ministry

Since completing my simple living series, and digging deeper into the topic of money, saving and frugality…God has really impressed a vision on my heart. We sat down with a lovely missionary couple last week as well which also inspired this vision. How can we be preparing now for God’s mission for our family? Here [...]

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Monthly Menu & Recipes: Week 1

by on Feb 11, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

We are jumping in again at the beginning of our monthly menu plan this week, so I thought I would share our plan over the next four weeks (on Mondays) along with the recipes. Here are the recipes from week 1 of my monthly menu plan. WEEK 1 DINNERS Monday – Vietnam Fried Rice (with [...]

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Budget Menu Planning: Monthly Menu

by on Feb 07, 2008 in making a home, recipes & kitchen tips

One of my goals during the holiday break was to compile a monthly menu plan. I was first inspired to work out a monthly menu plan by Tammy’s Recipes. I saw this as a good means of simplifying by grocery shopping and planning all at once. It has saved me time and energy and the [...]

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Winter Monthly Menu Plan

by on Feb 07, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

Here is my winter monthly menu plan! It works great to post it on the fridge, so it is easily viewable. It helps me to look it over each morning so I can get a head start on dinner preparations. I don’t always stick strictly to it, as flexibility is always needed as plans change, [...]

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