Archive | April, 2009

Natural Stain Remover & Cleaning Agent: Hydrogen Peroxide!

by on Apr 29, 2009 in natural & green

While attempting to avoid chlorine products in our home and the health risks, I have come across a valuable alternative! Hydrogen Peroxide! It is not only good for cleaning out cuts and wounds, but is also an excellent natural alternative to bleach and other stain remover products at half the price. Hydrogen peroxide is also [...]

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Yogurt in the Crock-Pot

by on Apr 28, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

Have you ever tried making homemade yogurt? If not, you are really missing out! Not only is it very easy and delicious, but also a frugal alternative to the store bought brands. There are two different methods I recommend: in a stock pot or in a crock pot! As I have shared before in my [...]

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Practicing Hospitality: Chapter 8

by on Apr 27, 2009 in faith & womanhood, missions & ministry

After much delay, I have finally been able to complete the final chapter of our book study on Practicing Hospitality by Lisa Tatlock & Pat Ennis. I hope all of you who were reading it together with me were able to complete it successfully. If not, press on! It has been such a challenging and [...]

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Having Multiples Without Breaking the Bank

by on Apr 23, 2009 in bellies & babies, frugal & simple

I have enjoyed reading from Crystal at Money Saving Mom in the past about how to have a baby without breaking the bank. Now is it possible to have multiple children and still maintain a budget with the cost of clothing, diapers, and other supplies? Children are such a blessing from the Lord and should [...]

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Coconut Oil has decreased in price!

by on Apr 23, 2009 in natural & green, recipes & kitchen tips

I have been blessed to discover while checking out my recent Mountain Rose Herbs catalog that they have actually lowered the cost of coconut oil! It is now $37 per gallon compared to the previous $41. That is the first item I have seen decrease rather than increase in our current economy, and every little [...]

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Considering God’s Creation

by on Apr 22, 2009 in faith & womanhood, natural & green

Today is Earth Day…a day to rejoice in the glorious creation that God has bestowed unto our care! Why should I, as a Christian, be concerned with creation care? “God writes the Gospel, not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.” – Martin Luther As Romans [...]

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A New Non-Dairy Milk Alternative: Hemp Milk

by on Apr 20, 2009 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

Did you know that hemp seed contains more essential fatty acids than any other source? Did you also know that it is second only to soybeans in being a complete protein (although far more digestible for humans)? Hemp milk is a newer addition to your milk choices on the market just over the last two [...]

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Homemade Nursing Pads

by on Apr 16, 2009 in bellies & babies, frugal & simple

I had been at my wits end trying to find a good absorbent nursing pad that would not leak through the night. I hate waking up to a nice wet spot on my sheets. I admit…I have problems, but my son is sure happy with all that good milk! I tried three different styles to [...]

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Product Review: Swaddling Blanket

by on Apr 14, 2009 in bellies & babies

Swaddling is a huge blessing! Titus sleeps so much better in this manner! I call my swaddled babies my little burritos. They look so cute I could just eat them up. We found the miracle blanket very helpful for this (thanks to a $10 craigslist find!). I tried experimenting with using various receiving blankets for [...]

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Family Photo Shoot

by on Apr 13, 2009 in news & giveaways

A few family photos from a recent photo shoot by my dear sister-in-law, Larissa. Titus is almost 6 weeks old now and growing like a little weed at 10 1/2 pounds! God is good!

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