Monthly Archives: September 2010

An Easy Way to Teach Geography

Are you amazed by the amount of information your young ones absorb?  Like sponges, I tell you!  Several months ago, maybe even a year ago (time is a blur these days), I desired to put a map on our table … Continue reading

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Fiesta Cabbage with Homemade Sausage

Variety is the spice of life, right?  Well, here’s a recipe that will help you mix it up a little at dinner time.  If you have a hard time getting your kids (and ahem, possibly hubbies) to eat their veggies, … Continue reading

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Conclusion to The Mission of Motherhood

What an encouragement this last chapter of The Mission of Motherhood was to this mom who often feels weary from days of near-constant correction and needs that tempt to drain me emotionally, physically, and spiritually.  Encouragement to press on and … Continue reading

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When Toddlers Ask “Why?”

I don’t know about your toddler, but Tara is definitely in the “Why mommy?” stage.  She doesn’t pose the question all the time, but lately, in response to a command given to her, such as “Tara please pick up your … Continue reading

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The Mission of Motherhood – Ch 11 – The Ministering Mother

Today and tomorrow we will finally wrap up our study through The Mission of Motherhood.  Forgive me for being terribly inconsistent through this study.  I’ve learned that the best way to do a long series of posts is to have … Continue reading

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Weekend Reading – 9/24

This weekend Blane and I are off to Ohio/Michigan for the wedding of a very good friend of ours. She served as a doula in both of our children’s births (you know she’s a good friend!) and has been such … Continue reading

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Why I Hired Mother’s Helpers

I had the awesome privilege of having three lovely young women help me in my home yesterday.  Let me tell you…it was a blessing!  Not only are my floors vacuumed, but my bathrooms are clean AND I was able to … Continue reading

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Testing, testing 1,2,3

The following video is an act of love for you, my reader.  If you only knew how much I hate hearing my voice and seeing myself on camera!  Not that there is anything interesting in it, but just a test!  … Continue reading

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Servant of All

On repeat right now -click here and scroll to number 11, “Servant of All.” I wanna be your lover Show me how to go lower Where in the depths I will find you Where you’re serving my brother I wanna … Continue reading

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Are You Familiar with WAPF?

I recently had the opportunity to attend my first ever chapter meeting for The Weston A. Price Foundation.  If you aren’t familiar with them, get ready for a wild ride!    You’ll find  more reliable, research based health and nutrition information … Continue reading

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