Archive | December, 2008

Celebrating a Simpler Christmas

by Lindsay on Dec 06, 2008 in frugal & simple

Over the last few weeks we have been discussing ways of keeping the holidays simple, restful and enjoyable, and most importantly, focused on the Savior’s coming. As Stephanie at Keeper of the Home invited me to participate in the special theme on this topic today for Simple Saturdays, I thought it would be nice to [...]

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Plastic or Wooden Cutting Boards?

by Lindsay on Dec 04, 2008 in natural & green, recipes & kitchen tips

Cutting boards are kitchen essentials! For everything from cutting, chopping, dicing and every other food preparation. I have been a long time user of plastic cutting board, that is, until recently. Why is that? Have you every considered that using plastic cutting boards might just be the easiest way to actually eat plastic? If your [...]

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Obsessed with Peanut Butter?

by Lindsay on Dec 03, 2008 in bellies & babies

Okay, so I am a pretty normal pregnant woman…in both of my pregnancies I have only have one or two random strange cravings (chili cheese fries, anyone?). But there has been one item that I have been obsessed with during both of my pregnancies and only during my pregnancies…and that is peanut butter! I absolutely [...]

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Local Christmas Events

by Lindsay on Dec 03, 2008 in news & giveaways

For all my local friends, here are a few family friendly local Christmas events that take place in the Vancouver/Portland metro area. I sure love the holidays and all the fun activities to participate in! I would not recommend trying to hit everything, as that might just overwhelm or make your holidays more stressful. Pick [...]

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Further Vision Forum Sales – up to 50% off!

by Lindsay on Dec 02, 2008 in news & giveaways

Not only are they offering some wonderful deals again this week of family building resources, but they are also offering a flat rate shipping cost of just $5. Again, I can’t recommend Vision Forum more highly! For some of my favorites, visit here.

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Holiday Eggnog & Eggnog Ice Cream

by Lindsay on Dec 02, 2008 in recipes & kitchen tips

Can you really enjoy the holidays without eggnog? At least not at our house! I am always counting down the days till it comes into the store, and yet in reality I can have a homemade version year round that is far more nourishing! I have been experimenting with making homemade eggnog of late…so here [...]

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Becoming a Woman of Prayer

by Lindsay on Dec 01, 2008 in building the family, faith & womanhood

My constant prayer is that the Lord would make me a woman of prayer. If there is nothing else I can do to serve others and further the Great Commission, I can certainly be a prayer warrior around my home! I can saturate my home in prayer while I clean the dishes, make a meal, [...]

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