Archive | June, 2011

Adapting Your Favorite Recipes to Increase Nutrition

by on Jun 29, 2011 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

So you are on a quest for eating more nutritionally as a family and yet the task appears rather daunting. Do I have to develop a whole new menu plan with healthy recipes? Who wants to throw out all your family favorite recipes that have been passed down? Or those favorite comfort foods that make [...]

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(Effortless) Freezer Cooking

by on Jun 27, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips

Photo Credit Written by monthly contributor, Natalie Didlake. I love having frozen food to pull out in a pinch! But how and when to get it in the freezer, in the first place? With a little planning ahead, it’s easy to make a little extra here and there, and stick the extra in the freezer. [...]

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Learn Your Letters, Learn to Serve Giveaway!

by on Jun 25, 2011 in news & giveaways

Karis and I have been using the Learn Your Letters, Learn to Serve preschool curriculum by Laura Coppinger this year along with the Sonlight preschool curriculum 4/5 and we have been truly enjoying it! The beauty of this curriculum is its simplicity with such intentionality – it keeps to a real basic flow covering the [...]

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12 Efficiency Tips in the Kitchen

by on Jun 23, 2011 in making a home, recipes & kitchen tips

Since I spend a lot of time in the kitchen between preparing meals and cleanup, I am always looking for further ways of increasing my productivity in this environment. Here are some of my favorite recommendations: 1. Multiply your meals – cook for a small army. I always like to double if not triple my [...]

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Easy Summer Meals: Fish Tacos

by on Jun 21, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips

We are huge fans of fish tacos at our house – it is one of my hubby’s favorite dishes and a wonderful summer meal. Plus it is super easy and healthy at the same time. A fun way to add some good nutritional fish to your diet, especially if you are like us and don’t [...]

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MISSIONS in our KITCHENS

by on Jun 20, 2011 in making a home, missions & ministry

Written by monthly contributing writer, Ann Dunagan. How can you glorify God in your kitchen? Proclaim Your Purpose on the Fridge! The refrigerator is a perfect place for us as moms to declare our FAMILY MISSION. We can post our prayer needs and praise reports, pictures of loved ones, recent missionary newsletters, and Bible verses [...]

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Preserving the Family Meal Table

by on Jun 17, 2011 in building the family

“There is no life experience that replaces the connection and significant created by eating together at the table. Whether young or old, when a person experiences trauma, temptation, or embarrassment, being invited to the table makes them feel valued and restores their sense of significance.” – Devi Titus, The Table Experience “Come and get it!” [...]

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Four Secrets to Thick, Creamy Yogurt Every Time

by on Jun 15, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips

Written by contributing writer, Trina Holden Yogurt is one of the simplest traditional foods and a staple in the real food kitchen. Everyone should make their own. The problem is, many have tried to master this simple technique only to have it turn out runny, flavorless, or sour. Eventually they return defeated to the expensive, [...]

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Easy Summer Meals: Burritos w/Homemade Refried Beans

by on Jun 13, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips

I love easy simple meals that are full of healthy ingredients but don’t require a lot of time or energy to prepare! Burritos is one of those that provides a well balanced meal with lots of flavor and as much variety as you desire. You can add meat of any kind and spice it up [...]

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Sprout Change Cloth Diaper Giveaway!

by on Jun 11, 2011 in bellies & babies, news & giveaways

We have been recently trying out a new style of cloth diaper called Sprout Change (a product of the Willow Store). It is a one-size (fitting babies between 5-40 lbs), custom fit, economical, hybrid style diaper without the fuss. It has unique adjustable interior elastic system ensuring the perfect fit for your baby, and its [...]

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