Archive | June, 2008

Banana or Blueberry Crumb Muffins

by on Jun 09, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

These are by far the best muffins in the world! I am serious…these are my all time favorite muffins! You can use fresh or frozen bananas, just thaw and mash up! 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (whole wheat pastry/soft spring wheat is the best!) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 [...]

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The True Woman: Chapter 10 – Submission

by on Jun 09, 2008 in building the family, faith & womanhood

Thank you to Marliss Bombardier once again for providing us with the recap of the final chapter of our book study of The True Woman by Susan Hunt. Submission, as Susan Hunt says, is “the defining virtue of the defining virtues” of the true woman. I would say that it is the defining virtue of [...]

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A Home for God

by on Jun 07, 2008 in making a home, missions & ministry

“I believe with all my heart that one of the greatest soul saving stations in the world is the home.” – Dawson Trotman, founder of the Navigators One person observed about Dr. Francis Schaeffer’s wife, Edith: “As many people were brought to the Lord through Mrs. Schaeffer’s cinnamon buns as through Dr. Schaeffer’s sermons.” Peter [...]

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The World of Oils – Part 1

by on Jun 05, 2008 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

I have been on a quest to know what are the best oils to use in cooking and baking, and it is often a confusing journey. What is all this about mono unsaturated, saturated, poly-what? Is canola a good oil? I honestly haven’t figured it all out, but in my pursuit of simplicity and desire [...]

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Avoiding Harmful Plastic Products

by on Jun 04, 2008 in natural & green

Check out the Smart Plastics Guide for all you need to know on plastics! Not all plastic is harmful, but research shows that #3, 6 & 7 are the ones to avoid. Glass & stainless steel are the best alternatives I believe for durability, longevity and helping to avoid plastic waste. What do we use? [...]

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Why Simplify?

by on Jun 04, 2008 in frugal & simple

Live simply that others might simply live. ~Elizabeth Seaton This quote has been on my mind quite frequently…mulling over the reason for simplicity. “Simple living” is not a new fad, and yet it has been coming to the forefront as of late, possibly due to the challenges in our current economy for many a family. [...]

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Water Kefir Tutorial

by on Jun 03, 2008 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

My dear cousin, Amy Best (also known as my tomato pal -growing tomatoes together!), has graciously written a post for us on the interesting topic of making your own water kefir. There are two types of kefir: water kefir – small transparent grains that ferment sweetened water; and milk kefir – white or cream coloured [...]

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The True Woman: Chapter 9 – Domesticity

by on Jun 02, 2008 in making a home

Thank you to my mother-in-law Julie for the thorough recap of chapter 9 of our book study on the True Woman by Susan Hunt. Come glean from a wise older woman whether you’re reading along with us or not! You may review all previous chapters here. In chapter nine of her book “The True Woman”, [...]

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Simplifying by Communing

by on Jun 02, 2008 in faith & womanhood, frugal & simple

Late rising, long to-do lists, multiple demands upon our time…how easy is it for us to simply jump into the day without meeting the Lord? How often does this then result in a very trying day, filled with multiple stumblings into sin in reaction to husband, child or other, trying to do it all on [...]

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