Faith, Home, & Family
A Comparison of Storms and Cancer……….by Kristie….Mom to Kendrie ** Unlike a hurricane or tornado, there is no Cancer Doppler Radar System. You have no advance notice or warning, no way to prepare. No time to board up your windows, throw your possessions in the car and flee the area. You’re just sitting there innocently, minding your … [Continue]
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know … [Continue]
We always try to eat dinner together as a family every night. This is something that my husband and I are committed to. It's not always easy. If we're having a busy day, sometimes that means eating earlier or later than normal. When our kids were involved in sports, that often meant eating food that I had prepared in the van together. Occasionally … [Continue]
Yes, I know it's Monday. Monday is the new Saturday. Not buying it? Ok, I'm just behind. lol I was so happy to find a blossom on the Passion Flower Vine. I had seen buds this summer, but had missed the flowers. This one decided to visit the Lambs Ear. There's another bud that I see. Hope I can catch the flower, too. We had … [Continue]
No fancy meals here this week. Canning veggies from the garden is taking most of my kitchen time. We are having a cook-out for Labor Day. Are you having one? Let me help you Prepare for a Large Cook-out! Saturday - Sabbath- Make ahead meals- Baked Chicken, rice, fried potatoes, cucumbers Sunday - soup & sandwich day … [Continue]
The other day, the kids found a praying mantis. Which means we take lots of pictures, and then let it loose in our vegetable garden. Zach likes them, and it looks like the praying mantis likes him, too. Hannah wanted to take Home Ec this year. She pretty much already knows everything to be covered, but she wanted to do it anyway. She finish … [Continue]
I found lots of new favorites this week. Paperbag Countertops - I've seen this technique on floors before, too. I this this would be awesome for older counters instead of having to buy new. I would love to try this. -Creative Food Storage - including how to build root cellars No Bake Energy Balls - a great looking no … [Continue]
