Archive | July, 2008

Beginning Learning with Karis

by on Jul 04, 2008 in learning at home

Chrissy asks: I was curious what kind of things do you do during the day with your little one. Do you work on anything educational or just teach her as you go.  Do you just let her be a little one without structured learning yet.  I am not for sure of her age.  Just curious? [...]

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11 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating

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

Did you know that cinnamon can help regulate blood sugar and cholesterol or that turmeric is the superstar of spices? How about the fact that pumpkin seeds are loaded with magnesium? I would have never thought that canned pumpkin is high in fiber and immune-stimulating vitamin-A! I can’t wait for blueberries to come on! Read [...]

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Strawberries!

by on Jul 02, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

Here are the results from 4 flats of strawberries: 13 gallon size bags of strawberries for the freezer 9 1/2 pints of honey or rapadura sweetened jam (thanks to Pomona’s Pectin) 1 large container of homemade strawberry ice cream I think it was a profitable day, don’t you?

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Simplifying Our Priorities

by on Jul 02, 2008 in frugal & simple, making a home

Jen writes: How on earth do you find the time to fit it all in? How do you enjoy your family, clean your home, cook such enormously nutritious meals, research everything, blog, etc., etc. I just can’t imagine how you do it without burning out. I can barely keep up with the basics, and I [...]

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