Comments on: New Year Goals for 2009 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/01/new-year-goals-for-2009.html Loving simple and natural living on a budget Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:49:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Organizing MOmmy (Jena) http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/01/new-year-goals-for-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-7603 Organizing MOmmy (Jena) Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:25:35 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=3423#comment-7603 You are .... Wow. You are …. Wow.

]]> By: Heather http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/01/new-year-goals-for-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-6752 Heather Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:12:30 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=3423#comment-6752 Hey, saw this today and thought you might enjoy watching it. How to make the best green smoothie. http://www.rawfamily.com/videos/greensmoothies2.html Hey, saw this today and thought you might enjoy watching it. How to make the best green smoothie. http://www.rawfamily.com/videos/greensmoothies2.html

]]> By: Mindy http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/01/new-year-goals-for-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-6507 Mindy Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:01:20 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=3423#comment-6507 Hello! I recently found your blog through The Nourishing Gourmet. You have some great goals here, and I look forward to reading through more of your posts. I wanted to say that my oven only goes down to 170 degrees, but I have been able to dehydrate my nuts just fine...even up to 24 hours or so. They taste delicious! Hello! I recently found your blog through The Nourishing Gourmet. You have some great goals here, and I look forward to reading through more of your posts.

I wanted to say that my oven only goes down to 170 degrees, but I have been able to dehydrate my nuts just fine…even up to 24 hours or so. They taste delicious!

]]> By: Vehement Flame http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/01/new-year-goals-for-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-6344 Vehement Flame Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:23:04 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=3423#comment-6344 Dear Lindsay, You have wonderful goals for 2009- and a wonderful theme! I loved reading Karis' birth story. Both of my girls were lovingly born at home. We potty trained big sis 2 months before the baby came ~22 months. I can't say what works really- just get some training undies and lots of rags to wipe up spots for about a week:) I love The Pampered Chef's stoneware. I also like "Piral" stoneware- it's made in Italy- all of their pots can go from stovetop to oven-and they have lids. It is one of my favorite pots in the house.Soapstone is also a lovely option... I'm a thesaurus geek myself- that's an inpiring goal. Being around 3 children all day doesn't mean I can't use BIG words:)I hope to find more time to read.. Bible first- then other books. My dad has recomended Beowulf... Dear Lindsay,
You have wonderful goals for 2009- and a wonderful theme! I loved reading Karis’ birth story. Both of my girls were lovingly born at home. We potty trained big sis 2 months before the baby came ~22 months. I can’t say what works really- just get some training undies and lots of rags to wipe up spots for about a week:) I love The Pampered Chef’s stoneware. I also like “Piral” stoneware- it’s made in Italy- all of their pots can go from stovetop to oven-and they have lids. It is one of my favorite pots in the house.Soapstone is also a lovely option… I’m a thesaurus geek myself- that’s an inpiring goal. Being around 3 children all day doesn’t mean I can’t use BIG words:)I hope to find more time to read.. Bible first- then other books. My dad has recomended Beowulf…

]]> By: amy http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/01/new-year-goals-for-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-6274 amy Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:42:08 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=3423#comment-6274 Wow. You're goals are awesome. You are so disciplined. I have no doubt you'll accomplish many, if not all, of these goals. You are an inspiration to me. I'm afraid my goals for the year would look quite silly compared to yours. I do know how to make green smoothies though! Mine are nothing fancy, and I actually haven't made one in quite a while. I'll have to get back on top of that. I was doing really well with it at one point. I like your goal of inviting a neighbor over once a month. This is one particular area that God has really been tugging at my heart, and he's been using you to do it! ;) I HATE that we don't know our neighbors much at all, but I'm so intimidated by the idea of having them over for dinner or something. Why? I've been praying for the courage to make the leap! Wow. You’re goals are awesome. You are so disciplined. I have no doubt you’ll accomplish many, if not all, of these goals. You are an inspiration to me. I’m afraid my goals for the year would look quite silly compared to yours.

I do know how to make green smoothies though! Mine are nothing fancy, and I actually haven’t made one in quite a while. I’ll have to get back on top of that. I was doing really well with it at one point.

I like your goal of inviting a neighbor over once a month. This is one particular area that God has really been tugging at my heart, and he’s been using you to do it! ;) I HATE that we don’t know our neighbors much at all, but I’m so intimidated by the idea of having them over for dinner or something. Why? I’ve been praying for the courage to make the leap!

]]> By: Lucy http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/01/new-year-goals-for-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-6217 Lucy Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:35:18 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=3423#comment-6217 I've got a great Hummus recipe. I've also got a killer 100% whole grain pita recipe to go with it =), and a no-knead sourdough bread recipe (which includes recipe for a wild sourdough starter). Email (if you'd like any of them) is psttnbrslx@gmail.com. As to the cod liver oil, I take mine in capsules. . . . I’ve got a great Hummus recipe. I’ve also got a killer 100% whole grain pita recipe to go with it =), and a no-knead sourdough bread recipe (which includes recipe for a wild sourdough starter). Email (if you’d like any of them) is psttnbrslx@gmail.com. As to the cod liver oil, I take mine in capsules. . . .

]]> By: Mother Hen http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/01/new-year-goals-for-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-6214 Mother Hen Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:29:38 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=3423#comment-6214 I was just introduced to your blog by a friend of mine. Love your goals for the year. I'll be interested in how you vermicompost project works out. I love that concept. We drink the green smoothies daily, but rather a beginner version, as we add a fair amount of fruit. Mybe you'd like to try our recipe. http://shipfullofpirates.com/2008/10/03/frugal-meets-convenient/ I was just introduced to your blog by a friend of mine. Love your goals for the year. I’ll be interested in how you vermicompost project works out. I love that concept.
We drink the green smoothies daily, but rather a beginner version, as we add a fair amount of fruit. Mybe you’d like to try our recipe. http://shipfullofpirates.com/2008/10/03/frugal-meets-convenient/

]]> By: Meghan http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/01/new-year-goals-for-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-6208 Meghan Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:46:08 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=3423#comment-6208 I'd like to echo an earlier comment--the Schick Intuition razor is great. They have sensitive skin and milk & honey refill blades that aren't irritating at all. Also, I don't know if you've ever tried waxing (it's not as scary as it seems) but Nads is made from all natural ingredients and allows you to go longer between hair removal, so it can be a time saver. I’d like to echo an earlier comment–the Schick Intuition razor is great. They have sensitive skin and milk & honey refill blades that aren’t irritating at all. Also, I don’t know if you’ve ever tried waxing (it’s not as scary as it seems) but Nads is made from all natural ingredients and allows you to go longer between hair removal, so it can be a time saver.

]]> By: Dawn http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/01/new-year-goals-for-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-6207 Dawn Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:19:53 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=3423#comment-6207 I recently learned that almonds, even organic, sold in the U.S. are now pasteurized. http://www.almondboard.com/Programs/content.cfm?ItemNumber=890 Here's some info on the effectiveness of chlorine shower filters: http://www.pwgazette.com/shower.htm Here's an interesting idea for starting your garden early: http://wintersown.org/wseo1/How_to_Winter_Sow.html I agree, you can't start too early with scripture. I have found scripture memory songs very helpful with my eldest (now 6 yrs.). Children are wired for memorization, and love music. Steve Green recorded several, "Hide 'Em In Your Heart" CDs. When my daughter was two and three, she really enjoyed the first CD (acted/sung by animal characters) of a 3-CD set for ages 2-7, "Wonder Kids Sing 100 Bible Verses Every Kid Can Sing 'n Learn." We also have their "100 Bible Songs & One Hundred Bible Stories" 3-CD set for ages 2-4. The stories are short and set up the songs. Except for the animal characters, the remaining songs are sung by children. Twin Sisters makes several nice CDs of hymns. For a more contemporary, adult style, we have several of the "Seeds Family Worship" scripture song CDs. When I was a child, we had a record collection of dramatized bible stories. I believe they were the "Your Story Hour" series of 30 min. stories. I have since purchased several of these and they are pretty good, although with any dramatization, some creative license is taken. Some stories have to be skipped, depending upon the age of the listener. We started some at age five. Most of these we obtained through CBD.com where you can listen to audio samples. We also have the Rhyme Bible Storybook which is good for age two plus. Hope these are helpful. I regularly visit your blog and recommend it to others as I find it so useful! I recently learned that almonds, even organic, sold in the U.S. are now pasteurized. http://www.almondboard.com/Programs/content.cfm?ItemNumber=890

Here’s some info on the effectiveness of chlorine shower filters:
http://www.pwgazette.com/shower.htm

Here’s an interesting idea for starting your garden early:
http://wintersown.org/wseo1/How_to_Winter_Sow.html

I agree, you can’t start too early with scripture. I have found scripture memory songs very helpful with my eldest (now 6 yrs.). Children are wired for memorization, and love music. Steve Green recorded several, “Hide ‘Em In Your Heart” CDs. When my daughter was two and three, she really enjoyed the first CD (acted/sung by animal characters) of a 3-CD set for ages 2-7, “Wonder Kids Sing 100 Bible Verses Every Kid Can Sing ‘n Learn.” We also have their “100 Bible Songs & One Hundred Bible Stories” 3-CD set for ages 2-4. The stories are short and set up the songs. Except for the animal characters, the remaining songs are sung by children. Twin Sisters makes several nice CDs of hymns. For a more contemporary, adult style, we have several of the “Seeds Family Worship” scripture song CDs. When I was a child, we had a record collection of dramatized bible stories. I believe they were the “Your Story Hour” series of 30 min. stories. I have since purchased several of these and they are pretty good, although with any dramatization, some creative license is taken. Some stories have to be skipped, depending upon the age of the listener. We started some at age five. Most of these we obtained through CBD.com where you can listen to audio samples. We also have the Rhyme Bible Storybook which is good for age two plus.

Hope these are helpful. I regularly visit your blog and recommend it to others as I find it so useful!

]]> By: Jens http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/01/new-year-goals-for-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-6193 Jens Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:02:23 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=3423#comment-6193 Chick - Pea Hummus • 1 can chick peas, (19 0z/540 ml) RINSED and DRAINED • 1\3 cup Olive oil • 3 Tbsp lemon juice • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 red pepper* • 2 cloves garlic* *Roast garlic and pepper together in oven at 350-400 approx 20-25 min until soft. In food processor, combine chick peas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and red pepper. Mix until very smooth. We use food processor or hand blender. Makes about 2 cups. Freezes well. Enjoy. Chick – Pea Hummus
• 1 can chick peas, (19 0z/540 ml) RINSED and DRAINED
• 1\3 cup Olive oil
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 red pepper*
• 2 cloves garlic*
*Roast garlic and pepper together in oven at 350-400 approx 20-25 min until soft.
In food processor, combine chick peas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and red pepper. Mix until very smooth. We use food processor or hand blender. Makes about 2 cups. Freezes well.

Enjoy.

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