Archive | June, 2009

Salmon/Tuna Melts

by on Jun 30, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

Yummy wild salmon or tuna is another delicious and light lunch. Fish is so incredibly beneficial for the heart and should be consumed regularly in your diet. It is important to make sure to select wild fish options. Why? One article shared the following report: In a study published in the journal Science in 2004, [...]

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How to Enjoy Reading Frugally

by on Jun 26, 2009 in building the family, frugal & simple

In light of my recent post on building your marriage and one of the suggestions being reading together, a reader asked, “How can you maintain a reading habit frugally?” Here are some of the ideas that were shared along with some of my own. Reading is my hobby. I love sneaking in snippets of reading [...]

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Wahoo and to the beach we go!

by on Jun 25, 2009 in news & giveaways

It has been a long time coming and a greatly anticipated event! We are off to enjoy the Oregon Coast for the next several days with my family. We will be enjoying some much needed rest and refreshment. Blessings upon your weekend!

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Building Our Marriage & Strengthening Our Faith

by on Jun 24, 2009 in building the family

It is a constant battle in this day and age to preserve, uphold and treasure the design of God in covenant marriage. We are no exception. I am often plagued with doubt and fear in my husband’s provision for us, or in self-centered thoughts of feeling unloved. Take that plank out of your own eye [...]

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In Season: Strawberries

by on Jun 23, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

Those lovely juicy strawberries are coming off the vine and they are packed full of vitamin C to boost your immune system. Did you know that there is more vitamin C in the green leafy tops than in the red succulent strawberry itself? I freeze my strawberries for year round use and keep the tops [...]

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Homemade Bubbles for Littles

by on Jun 18, 2009 in bellies & babies, frugal & simple

What fun we have playing with bubbles around our house! You can make your own bubble fun play with a simple empty spool of thread and your favorite castile liquid soap. Can’t get much better than this for frugal fun! Supplies: Empty spool of thread Castile liquid soap (Dawn’s dishwashing soap, Dr. Bronner’s or Trader [...]

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Learning Resources for Toddlers

by on Jun 17, 2009 in learning at home

One of my projects lately has been to map out a plan for spending some more purposeful learning time with Karis this summer and into the fall. My goal is to spend 1 hour each morning, from 10-11am, during Titus’ morning nap, to have some special one-on-one learning time with Mommy. The first half hour [...]

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Hummus Platter

by on Jun 16, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

We stumbled across this idea after trying it on the appetizer menu at a local restaurant. We loved it and couldn’t wait to try it at home! It is best served as a delicious light dinner, for a Saturday evening at our home, or an appetizer with a Mediterranean dinner of sorts. It is hands [...]

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Soap Nuts Winners!

by on Jun 16, 2009 in news & giveaways

Congratulations to the lovely ladies who won a sample of soap nuts! Please give them a try and come back and share of your experience with the rest of us! Shayna -shayna@seed… Rebecca- beccabird96@ Sarah – sarahjoheim@ Melissa – mmshoneybee@ Samantha – notsosimplysle@ Emily – littlehomeplace@ Sarah – curlytatertot@ Erica – randmboo@ Jill – jmknorr@ [...]

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Homemaking is About People

by on Jun 12, 2009 in making a home

“I found making a home is not about all your stuff or even doing household chores. It’s more than just how you take care of your personal space. It’s what Titus 2 talks about – how you fulfill your role in the church and in your relationships with other people, and how you glean from [...]

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