Archive | September, 2010

Decorisms: Seasonal & Simple Decor Inspiration

by on Sep 29, 2010 in making a home

Do you desire to make your home a sweet and refreshing place for your family? Do you want inspiration for simple home decor ideas that you could do with basic supplies around your house? I am blessed to welcome my sweet sister, Christa, to our panel of monthly contributing writers. She will be contributing ideas [...]

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Resources -Holidays, Nutrition & Entertainment Savings!

by on Sep 28, 2010 in building the family, health & nutrition

I have been wanting to share with you some exciting resources that I have stumbled upon recently, and thus here they all are in one quick little post. 12 Week Holiday Planner for the Christian Family – I have shared about this wonderful resource in the past, but am excited to announce that Sheri at [...]

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Missional Homemaking – Listen Now!

by on Sep 26, 2010 in missions & ministry

It was a wonderful privilege to speak at the Selah conference this past weekend at George Fox University. I was nervous as can be, and yet God’s grace was definitely present working in and through me as I spoke for two hours – the same session back to back – to nearly 200 ladies. I [...]

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Craigslist Tips & Tricks

by on Sep 24, 2010 in frugal & simple

Photo Credit If I were to make a list of all the items in our house that we have purchased used off Craigslist, it would probably be 75% of our household furnishings. Let’s see. Queen bed and frame, two chest freezers, two cars, coffee table and end table, high chair, stroller, carriers, file cabinet, car [...]

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10 Things I’m Learning About Marriage

by on Sep 22, 2010 in building the family

This post is brought to you by monthly contributor, Vina Barham. Oh marriage. I came into this thinking I’ve got it all figured out, having read every book on relationships I could get my hands on. But the real teacher is our everyday experience, and even though my husband and I have only been married [...]

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Is Sourdough Really Sour? Deflating 5 Sourdough Myths

by on Sep 20, 2010 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

Guest post written by Wardeh Harmon from Gnowfglins. Not long after I began reading about sourdough, working with it myself, and teaching others to embrace it, I noticed a handful of misconceptions that come up again and again. These ideas get around somehow and they’re simply not true. For instance, have you been told that [...]

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My Simple Natural Food Pantry

by on Sep 17, 2010 in recipes & kitchen tips

Want to know what I really keep in my kitchen? Here is a fun little video tour through my pantry! Come learn what I find are the essential real food staples and what I use them for in our home. My goal is simplicity and accessibility, so I have streamlined my pantry to the basics. [...]

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Simplifying Grocery Shopping & the Benefits of Monthly Menu Planning

by on Sep 15, 2010 in making a home, recipes & kitchen tips

Photo Credit Loading the kids into the car is a significant endeavor – making sure we have a clean diaper, putting on socks, shoes, coats, and finally loading them in and strapping them into car seats. The whole process may take up to 30 minutes of my day. Pack a quick snack, an extra diaper, [...]

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Hide Them In Your Heart and Watch Them Change Your Life

by on Sep 13, 2010 in faith & womanhood

Photo Credit This post is written by contributing writer, Kat. Check out Kat’s new free e-book Mission Statements for Moms. One of my goals for this year is to become a more patient mother. No matter where I fall on the patience spectrum, I simply want to be more patient than I currently am. One [...]

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Homemade Dill Pickles

by on Sep 10, 2010 in recipes & kitchen tips

I labored over making 27 quarts of dill pickles this week and it was lots of fun! It took about four hours to complete amidst lunch preparations, nap times, discipline sessions, and the like. Always an adventure trying to store food for the winter while managing as a mother, and that is why I limit [...]

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