Archive | June, 2008

Tips for Eating Nutritionally on A Budget

by on Jun 19, 2008 in frugal & simple, natural & green

I must confess…I don’t have it all figured out. I wish I did. I wish I could provide you with ten simple steps to eat nutritionally and organically on a budget. But no…month by month, it seems like it just doesn’t quite work out as I had hoped. My $300 budget has often resulted in [...]

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Simplifying the Schedule

by on Jun 18, 2008 in frugal & simple, making a home

Continuing on in our steps to simplifying series… Making a simple schedule can sure help things run a little more smoothly (as long as you first submit it all to the Lord’s will, as I have been learning this week)! And who of us wouldn’t ask for that? My simplifying starts by a weekly evaluation [...]

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Pitfalls of To-Do Lists

by on Jun 18, 2008 in making a home

Monday & Tuesday were just overwhelming for me (that explains my lack of blogging yesterday). My to-do list just kept getting longer and things were not getting done. Ever had one of those days? The baby needs tending, the dishes are overflowing, and my phone won’t stop ringing. At the end of my day on [...]

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Natural Hay Fever Allergy Relief

by on Jun 16, 2008 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

A reader recommended this tonic for hay fever/allergies awhile back after my request for natural remedies. I tried the honey alone without too much success. With the sun coming out this past weekend, we were hit with allergies pretty hard, and this little recipe came to the rescue! 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Tbsp [...]

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Ladies Tea Luncheon

by on Jun 16, 2008 in missions & ministry, recipes & kitchen tips

I have always loved tea parties! Growing up I collected all sorts of elegant tea cups, tea pots, and the like (from Goodwill, garage sales, gifts, etc). We hosted many a Mother’s Day (to honor mother’s in our church) and Christmas teas (neighborhood gatherings) growing up, and it was such a delight to bless other [...]

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Make it Yourself: Yogurt

by on Jun 13, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

Who would have thought homemade yogurt could be so easy and yet so yummy! Making homemade yogurt is not only frugal, but you get to control all that is added to your final product. Unfortunately, most store bought yogurts are loaded with sugar and preservatives.

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F & N: Southwest Chicken Salad

by on Jun 13, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

This is a scrumptious main dish salad and a favorite for any warm evening! It is our frugal and nutritious meal for the week! Chicken thighs, cut into strips (we used 1 thigh for our family!) Avocados, sliced Black beans, heated Corn, heated Salad Greens Green onions, chopped Cilantro, fresh and chopped or dried Olives, [...]

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The World of Oils – Part 2

by on Jun 12, 2008 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

Here we are again with more about other healthy and nutritious oils to enjoy in your cooking! Much of this information is provided through research as I personally have not experimented with many of them. I love my olive oil and coconut oil, what can I say? But after researching these oils and learning their [...]

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Simplifying by Slowing Down

by on Jun 11, 2008 in building the family, frugal & simple, making a home

Welcome back for the continuation on our series discussing the importance and how-to’s of simplifying your lives in order to be better fit for the Lord’s use. 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. [...]

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Thankfulness = Joy

by on Jun 10, 2008 in faith & womanhood

I have witnessed God’s faithfulness in several areas lately of which I am overwhelmed with thankfulness. He is the Great Provider of all our needs! As Kristen so faithfully reminded me, with a quote by Debi Pearl, “Thankfulness is how we think; joy is the abundance it produces.” Joy for the journey to complete all [...]

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