Archive | May, 2008

Christa Taylor Giveaway!

by on May 22, 2008 in news & giveaways

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Springing into Modesty

by on May 22, 2008 in news & giveaways

Don’t you just love the feel of summer in the air? The warm breeze, clear blue skies, and flowers in bloom! But with the summer comes the appearance of a wide variety of clothes that may look light and keep you cool, but will they be the most appropriate to keep you modest and feminine? [...]

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Our Anniversary Happenings

by on May 22, 2008 in news & giveaways

Aaron & I had a simply splendid day together yesterday for our 2nd anniversary! Karis was left for the day with the family, and we spent the day to ourselves. We watched Prince Caspian in theaters (which we greatly enjoyed), followed by a unsuccessful bike ride (broken tire of some sort, that refused to stay [...]

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Why Eat Local? Enjoying Local Abundance

by on May 21, 2008 in natural & green

How spoiled we are when we truly look at the abundance God has provided us within our own communities! Why should I buy food that has traveled thousands of miles at times, when an abundance is available in my own vicinity simply through doing a little research. The more I reflect on enjoying and supporting [...]

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Make it Yourself: Ketchup!

by on May 20, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

In an effort to cut back on grocery costs, eating nutritionally on a budget, I have found the most successful means of completing this is to learn how to make things on my own. Ketchup is one of those useful condiments that I personally can’t live without! Everything from hot dogs to sloppy lentils! Ketchup [...]

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Simplifying By Planning

by on May 19, 2008 in frugal & simple, making a home

It’s time for my weekly evaluation. You want to join me? I have pulled out my small planning notebook (which is nothing more than a simple spiral journal, that lays out on the counter throughout the week), my pencil, monthly menu plan, and I will now set to work. This is something I want to [...]

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F & N: Sloppy Lentils

by on May 16, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

It Frugal Fridays! This is our frugal and nutritious (F & N) meal of the week! This is a variation to sloppy joes without the meat, and is actually quite good! Served on a sprouted wheat bun (I haven’t had success making my own buns yet…), topped with raw cheddar cheese and peas and corn [...]

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Bulk Buying Solutions

by on May 15, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

With a recent stop at my local Costco, I was pleasantly surprised to see how much organic products they are carrying now! I found tomato products (diced, tomato sauce, paste) with the best prices I have seen, they even top Azure Standard! For example, organic tomato sauce (12/15 oz. cans) for $5.95, Azure sells same [...]

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Homemade Gift Bags

by on May 14, 2008 in frugal & simple

Homemade Gift Bags – this is a wonderful idea for reusing cereal boxes and transforming them into lovely gift bags! A fun project for the family! Gift bags are really quite cheap, especially when you buy them at your local dollar store (or reuse the ones you receive!), but this idea adds a fresh bit [...]

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Education – Part 3: Under Her Father’s Roof

by on May 14, 2008 in learning at home

This is part 3 and the conclusion of a series of posts on education. Part 1 & 2 focused on my educational experiences. Part 3 concludes with delving into considering college for young ladies. What are the important things to consider when making further educational choices? Is college the right pursuit for a young lady? [...]

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