Archive | October, 2008

My Simple Living Prayer

by on Oct 31, 2008 in frugal & simple

“Two things I asked of You, do not refuse me before I die: Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion, That I not be full and deny You and say “Who is the Lord?” Or that I not be in [...]

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Q & A: Pre-natals & Supplements

by on Oct 30, 2008 in bellies & babies, health & nutrition

Lauren asked: I was wondering what your view is on taking prenatal vitamins during pregnancy. I know that Sally Fallon and others like her do not recommend it.  But, I am still afraid of not getting all the nutrients needed. If you could let me know your thoughts, that would be great. I have heard [...]

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Simplifying the Holidays: Homemade Gifts

by on Oct 29, 2008 in frugal & simple

One reason I have greatly appreciated the Holiday Planner is the motivation it has provided to give me a little advanced encouragement to plan early in making homemade gifts. I have always desired to do so but the thought never crosses my mind until December hits. Homemade gifts are often less expensive and also more [...]

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Mission of Motherhood: Gardeners

by on Oct 28, 2008 in building the family

“If our gardens need cultivating to grow well, our children need that attention much more. Seeds of excellence and grace must be planted and tended. The weeds of selfishness and bad attitudes must be plucked. The plot must be protected so that the wild storms and prevailing winds of culture will not damage the fruit. [...]

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7 Facts About Me

by on Oct 28, 2008 in news & giveaways

I have been tagged on multiple occasions this week to participate in this little game (thanks to Lorrie & Lisa)…aren’t you just eager to hear 7 things about me? The Rules: 1. To link the tagger and provide the rules on your blog 2. Share 7 facts about yourself 3. Tag 7 people at the [...]

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Autumn Ladies Tea

by on Oct 27, 2008 in missions & ministry

“It’s not the tea that makes teatime special, it’s the spirit of the tea party. It’s what happens when women or men or children make a place in their life for the rituals of sharing. It’s what happens when we bother with the little extras that feed the soul and nurture the senses and make [...]

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Menu Plan – October 27-November 1

by on Oct 26, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

Monday Prep: make butter, soak oatmeal, soak biscuits & lentils for Tuesday Breakfast: Kefir Smoothies, Hard boiled eggs, applesauce bread Lunch: Leftover Avacado/Tomato Sandwiches from Sat tea Dinner: Peanut Stir Fry Tuesday Prep: cook lentils & biscuits Breakfast: Soaked Oatmeal, apples, raisins, bananas Lunch: Leftover chuck roast, mashed potatoes Dinner: Curry Lentil Soup, Spelt Biscuits [...]

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Matching Cousins!

by on Oct 25, 2008 in news & giveaways

Karis (17 months) and cousin Eva (14 months) in their matching jammies! Too cute!

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Q & A: Coconut Oil

by on Oct 24, 2008 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

Caroline asked: I was wondering about coconut oil. I bought some and cooked an egg in it and the egg tasted like the oil. After that I just can’t bring myself to use it to cook with again. Is there a certain kind that you use that doesn’t make the food taste like the oil? [...]

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Soaking Methods for the Dairy Intolerant

by on Oct 23, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

How can you soak your grains if you are dairy intolerant? This has been the hot question of the week and thus a need for a specific post dedicated to addressing the solution to break down the phytates in your whole grains when you are not able to eat kefir, whey, or milk varieties. If [...]

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