Archive | January, 2009

No Mundane Tasks

by on Jan 10, 2009 in faith & womanhood, making a home

“Remember as you’re cleaning—as you’re ironing, as you’re sewing, as you’re picking up, as you’re painting, as you’re beautifying your home, as you’re doing things to make your home attractive, remember that you’re painting a picture for your children—a picture of God. You’re demonstrating to your children in ways that penetrate deep into their hearts, [...]

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New Year Goals for 2009

by on Jan 09, 2009 in building the family, health & nutrition

With God, all things are possible! That is my theme this year! By His strength, I desire to make purposeful small steps in the direction of growing in my ability to cook healthy and nourishing meals, to be a better steward of the earth, and most importantly to grow in godliness and Christ-likeness. If it [...]

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Prepatory Herbs for a Natural Delivery

by on Jan 08, 2009 in bellies & babies

Who wouldn’t be interested in a few recommendations that might just speed along a natural delivery? No guarantees, but it is definitely worth a try. These vitamins are extremely helpful for preparing your body to go into labor, getting the cervix and uterus ready to go. I used these faithfully in preparation for my first [...]

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Cold Solutions & Energy Booster: Emergen-C

by on Jan 07, 2009 in health & nutrition

Emergen-C is a great natural product to have around your house, especially during cold season. Drink a glass (one packet mixed with 8 oz of water) a day to keep your immune system built up or increase your intake at the first signs of a cold (which is what we do at our house!). Pumped [...]

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Garden Chowder

by on Jan 06, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

This is a hearty creamy veg­etable soup that has been a favorite in our family for many years! It is a perfect meal for a cold winter evening and a great way to use those seasonal winter vegetables! You can mix and match the vegis as to what you may have on hand. This recipe [...]

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Affordable & Safe Feeder Bibs

by on Jan 05, 2009 in bellies & babies, frugal & simple, natural & green

I have been experiencing some major issues with Karis spilling food all over herself and thus staining her clothes with the previous baby feeder bibs I was using. But all that has passed once I started using these excellent bibs: IKEA’s Barnslig Rand Bibs. They provide complete and full coverage, are completely re-usable, and dry [...]

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Safe Kitchen Storage

by on Jan 05, 2009 in natural & green, recipes & kitchen tips

I am in new year cleaning and nesting mode lately. I love reorganizing and simplifying at the beginning of the new year. I have talked previously about the ease and safety of using glass canning jars for all your kitchen storage. They work great for all varieties of leftovers for the fridge, leftovers for the [...]

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What’s Coming at Passionate Homemaking

by on Jan 02, 2009 in news & giveaways

I am excited to announce a few upcoming events here at Passionate Homemaking at the commencement of the new year! Titus 2 Talk: Workers at Home I have invited several younger & older women (from late 20′s to 85 years of age) to share encouragement, testimonies, and advice for being joyful workers at home even [...]

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Safe Cookware for Your Family

by on Jan 01, 2009 in natural & green, recipes & kitchen tips

Jen asked: What kind of cookware do you use on a daily basis?  I use a cast iron skillet for sauteing, but what do you use in place of non-stick stock pots, sauce pans, and for just quick warming something up on the stove? Carefully evaluating the best options for your cookware choices is very [...]

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