Archive | June, 2008

June at Our Home

by on Jun 30, 2008 in missions & ministry, news & giveaways

June has come to an end already but what beautiful weather we have been experiencing here in the Northwest over the last few weeks! I have so many things to be thankful for looking back over this month. The wonderful weather has sure been kicking in the allergies! Thanks to the allergy tonic recipe, I [...]

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Healthy Snack Ideas

by on Jun 30, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

Kristen asked: I have a question about snacks. Do you plan those in as well? Does your family snack? We are are big snackers here so I am always interested in finding healthier options for us! Currently, we are actually not big snack eaters. It may be just the season we are in, Karis’ age, [...]

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Weekend Happenings & Menu Plan

by on Jun 29, 2008 in news & giveaways, recipes & kitchen tips

We had such a fun weekend as a family touring the Vancouver, WA farmer’s market! What a beautiful weekend it was and everyone was out getting fresh fruit and vegetables. Daddy & Karis playing in the water! Don’t you just love naked babies in their cloth diapers! We also enjoyed the recycled product event that [...]

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Frugal & Fun Wedding Gift Baskets

by on Jun 27, 2008 in frugal & simple, missions & ministry

It’s wedding season, and we had several to attend this year! What a joy and delight to rejoice with others in the celebration of their union, especially when it is Christ centered. We attended a wedding this past weekend, and have another in a few weeks time. My sister-in-law, Larissa, has the gift of creativity [...]

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Chicken Curry over Rice

by on Jun 27, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

I absolutely love curry! Every time I make it I think back to many a lunch with my piano teacher at the Indian restaraunt close to her home. During those long extended practice seasons leading up to big performances or examinations, she would delight in taking us to this Indian cuisine for a break. So [...]

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Mineral Makeup: My Facial Routine

by on Jun 26, 2008 in natural & green

To tell you the truth…I first bought my own complete basic set of makeup last fall for my birthday! Previously, I had a mixed and match set of this and that, without very much knowledge as to how to apply it in the first place. My younger sister, far more knowledgeable in this area than [...]

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Developing A Monthly Menu Plan

by on Jun 24, 2008 in frugal & simple, making a home

Welcome back for the continuation on our series discussing the importance and how-to’s of simplifying your life. So far we have talked about the reason for it all, living simply in order to give generously of our time and resources, simplifying by communing, planning, slowing down and finally simplifying the schedule. I have found that [...]

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Serving vs. Enjoying Our Families

by on Jun 24, 2008 in building the family, making a home

Enjoying my little girl I was reading the story of Mary & Martha to Karis the other day, when I struck by the fact that Martha was caught up in serving and preparing the evening meal, whereas Mary was simply enjoying the fellowship of Jesus and the other disciples who may have been there. Martha [...]

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Use Less Salt!

by on Jun 23, 2008 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

The average American eats an overabundance of sodium each day! It is the preservative in all the processed and packaged foods you may purchase at the store. Its nicely hidden in condiments, dressings, prepared meats, canned foods, and the like. Studies have shown that high sodium diets can lead to high blood pressure, heart and [...]

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Menu Plan – June 23-28

by on Jun 22, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

I have been wanting to begin posting my menus again for several weeks now, but have not achieved it yet. It helps keep me accountable to compile and print it out each week. Here we go again! I love getting inspiration from others eating nutritionally on a budget (which has been my pursuit) so therefore, [...]

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