Archive | June, 2010

Raw Naturally Sweetened Berry Freezer Jam

by on Jun 30, 2010 in recipes & kitchen tips

The summer season is here and the produce is beginning to come off the vines. I am not a big canning person as it requires so much time and energy (which is challenging to do with two little ones running around), but I have chosen my priorities to focus on in the past two years. [...]

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Essential Oil Pack Giveaway Winner!

by on Jun 29, 2010 in news & giveaways

We had a whopping 810 entries in the Doterra essential oil introductory kit! Thanks to everyone who contributed some wonderful ideas for the natural use of these wonderful products of creation. Congratulations to: Krista – kstallardmass… You will be receiving an email shortly! God bless!

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Read Aloud: The Best Education

by on Jun 28, 2010 in building the family, learning at home

“You may have tangible wealth untold: Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be – I had a mother who read to me.” -Strickland Gillian, ‘The Reading Mother” Do you take those precious moments to read aloud to your children? Again and again perhaps? Did you know establishing this [...]

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Passports for Missions: Just for Fun & Just in Case!

by on Jun 25, 2010 in missions & ministry

This post is written by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan. As passionate homemaking women, we love our Lord, our families, and our homes; yet at followers of Jesus, we also need His passion for the world, His kingdom, and the lost. Have you ever considered traveling internationally, or taking a family mission trip? When [...]

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Primer on Essential Oils & Giveaway!

by on Jun 22, 2010 in natural & green, news & giveaways

This guest post is brought to you by Jenni of Dr Mom Essentials. Jenni blogs at Dr. Mom Essentials and describes herself as a do-it-yourself, mom of six adventurous, but generally healthy kids who seem to keep her well supplied with a continual variety of minor medical dilemmas. She has a master herbalist degree and [...]

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Natural Summer BBQ: Marinaded Steaks

by on Jun 21, 2010 in recipes & kitchen tips

Welcome back to the continuation of our series on natural summer barbecuing! Today we will share our favorite means of preparing some mean steaks. We select grass-fed steaks, if possible, and they tend to be a bit more tough than your standard commercial meat. The perfect solution is a delicious natural marinade. This marinade makes [...]

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Green & Simple Birthday Parties for Kids

by on Jun 18, 2010 in building the family, frugal & simple, natural & green

Carina asked: I was wondering if you have any tips for a frugal, eco-conscious birthday party for a baby.  I thought that would be a great discussion topic, and since your kids are older than mine, you might have some good ideas! Birthday parties can definitely be a source of great waste from wrapping paper, [...]

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Babies Don’t Keep

by on Jun 17, 2010 in faith & womanhood, making a home

Cleaning and scrubbing will wait ’till tomorrow, but children grow up, as I’ve learned to my sorrow. So quiet down cobwebs! Dust go to sleep! I’m rocking my baby. Babies don’t keep. – Ruth Hamilton I came across this sweet quote in a friend’s house this week, and it struck a cord in my heart. [...]

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How To Be Well-Travelled Without Leaving Home

by on Jun 16, 2010 in building the family, missions & ministry

This post is brought to you by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Vina Barham. “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, travel was a big part of my life. Growing up in the Philippines, we traveled often to nearby [...]

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Natural Summer BBQ: Our Favorite Tools

by on Jun 15, 2010 in recipes & kitchen tips

Summer is upon us and so the delicious grilling begins! Over the next few weeks, my hubby and I will be sharing some of our favorite grilling recipes, tips and tricks in a series titled: Natural Summer Barbecuing. We will be sharing homemade BBQ sauce, steak marinade with steak cooking tips, how to BBQ a [...]

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