Archive | November, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving & Family Photos!

by on Nov 26, 2008 in news & giveaways

May you all have a blessed and refreshing Thanksgiving! Taking a bit of a break for the weekend to enjoy the holiday! Today we are baking pumpkin pies and sweet potato dishes for the festivities. See you back here on Monday! For the fun of it, I thought I would share a few fun family [...]

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Blender Gingerbread Pancakes

by on Nov 25, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

Yum! These are our all time favorite pancakes, especially for the holidays! Our tradition is gingerbread pancakes on Thanksgiving morning. These are simply delicious! Soaking steps are including for breaking down the phytates in the grain (read more here), but it can be enjoyed just as well without soaking and just proceeding through the recipe. [...]

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Homemade Produce Washing Tonic

by on Nov 24, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

Washing your produce is a good idea, whether you are using organic or conventional produce, but particularly important with the latter. Washing your produce can greatly reduce the pesticide residue, although it cannot completely eliminate it. Peeling produce can assist in this process as well. Organic produce is free from pesticides and yet all forms [...]

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Perseverance in Motherhood

by on Nov 24, 2008 in faith & womanhood

What a beautiful final chapter was presented to us in The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson. A challenging call to faithfulness and perseverance in our roles as mothers. “The truth is, parenting is hard. We parents are to be shepherds watching over our children’s lives -guiding, protecting, determining what is best for them. And [...]

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Rejoicing Despite Circumstances

by on Nov 22, 2008 in faith & womanhood

“Though the fig tree should not blossom and there be no fruit on the vines, though the yield of the olive should fail and the fields produce no food, though the flock should be cut off from the fold and there be no cattle in the stalls, YET I will exult in the LORD, I [...]

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Bugaloo Kids Winner & 15% Promotion!

by on Nov 21, 2008 in news & giveaways

And the winner of the Bugaloo Kids giveaway is…. Charissa Congratulations! Due to an overwhelming demand, and increased costs in other areas, Heidi is having to raise her prices just a few dollars (still an incredible deal at $17.99 per pair). With this change, Bugaloo Kids is offering a 15% off promotion now until November [...]

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Frugal Egg Substitute

by on Nov 21, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

Making a large batch of quick bread and lacking the eggs required? Do you have an egg allergy? This little concoction is a great frugal replacement for eggs in all your baking needs. Replacing with this flax seed paste will not only stretch your eggs, but it will also boost the fiber content of your [...]

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Preparing Homemakers (for daughters & mothers)

by on Nov 20, 2008 in building the family, making a home

Shannon asked: How do you think growing up in your family prepared you for being a homemaker? Furthermore, what tips would you offer mothers like myself, who want to be the kind of mother yours was for you? My mother and I sat down awhile back to reflect upon this very question. This is the [...]

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Simplifying Christmas Events & Building Traditions

by on Nov 19, 2008 in building the family, frugal & simple

Christmas is a wonderful season and yet how easily it fills up with an overwhelming load of activities! How can we simplify our outside activities and focus more on building strong family traditions during this season? Limit outside events Carefully and prayerfully evaluate how you wish to spend your holiday season as you know the [...]

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Chicken & Dumplings

by on Nov 18, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

This is a delicious, flavorful and hearty meal for a cold fall or winter night using all those root vegetables that are in season. This recipe provides the option to soak your dumplings if desired to break down the phytates (as described in more detail here). You can also eliminate the chicken for a more [...]

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