Archive | November, 2008

Mission Minded Motherhood

by on Nov 17, 2008 in building the family, missions & ministry

Welcome to the chapter 11 review of our book study on The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child’s Heart for Eternity by Sally Clarkson. “Service to others in need is an essential part of training and instructing our children in order to cultivate in them a loving and obedient heart. Serving others is a way [...]

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Bugaloo Kids Giveaway!

by on Nov 15, 2008 in news & giveaways

Appalled by the exorbitant prices of soft sole leather baby shoes (a.k.a Robeez), my cousin Heidi, a graphic designer here in the NW, decided to take the matter into her own hands. Now, after two years of hard work, that dream has become a reality as she launches her own baby shoe website: Bugaloo Kids. [...]

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Homemade Cloth Napkins

by on Nov 14, 2008 in frugal & simple, natural & green

A fun, frugal project to complete at home with a simple twin flat sheet! This can be given as a nice homemaking or Christmas gift as well! One twin sheet at my local Goodwill cost just $4. Eliminating the use of paper napkins around our house and replacing with cloth napkins has been a simple [...]

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Organic Milk: Is it worth it?

by on Nov 13, 2008 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

“Organic” labeled milk is becoming a huge rage!  It seems that many people are assuming that the word “organic” on milk containers means healthy. Yes, it may very well be better for the environment, and a means of taking better care of the animals, but are the health claims correct? The word “organic” includes a [...]

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Homemade Baked Beans

by on Nov 11, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

Homemade baked beans are a lovely frugal and protein/fiber addition to practically any meal, from hot dogs and hamburgers to a main dish salad. This recipe is one I have been working on for awhile now before finally perfecting it to our liking! This recipe works very well for making a large batch and freezing [...]

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Bring in houseplants!

by on Nov 10, 2008 in health & nutrition, natural & green

Houseplants are a wonderful means of bringing fresh and clean air and oxygen into your home! In fact, they are perhaps the most sophisticated air-purification system available at a more frugal cost! They absorb carbon dioxide and chemicals such as formaldehyde and benzene, and provide a healthy level of humidity. Plus they bring a little [...]

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Creative Mothering

by on Nov 10, 2008 in building the family

Welcome to chapter 10 review of our book study on The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson “This is a crucial part of the mission of motherhood: exposing our children to the power and majesty of our Creator God and encouraging them to respond with gratitude and their own creative efforts…It means acquainting all the [...]

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Challenging Call to True Womanhood

by on Nov 09, 2008 in faith & womanhood

Do you need some encouragement in your role as a woman? Have you lost sight of the importance of your position in the home, church and our nation? I have been deeply blessed, challenged and encouraged through the content of this past True Woman Conference, held in Chicago in October. Each session has brought solid [...]

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Our New Aprons

by on Nov 08, 2008 in news & giveaways

I have been desperately needing a new apron and since Karis loves joining me in the kitchen now, why not make matching ones for fun? I took an old apron and used it as a pattern. It took 1 1/4 yards of fabric for the main fabric and about 1/4 yard for pockets and ties. [...]

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CFL’s Gone Wrong?

by on Nov 07, 2008 in natural & green

Who would have thought that CFL bulbs would end up being actually more harmful for the environment after all if not properly disposed? WORLD magazine confirmed by suspicions: “Compact fluorescent bulbs: great for the environment? Not so fast. Once a hot item to soothe the enviro-conscience, a new study by Yale University scientists reveals the [...]

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