Weekend Reading (and a story)- 7/9/10

Posted on 2010/07/09 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

This is a special weekend for Blane and me.  We celebrate our 6th anniversary on Saturday!  We will actually be officially celebrating over Labor Day Weekend when we can get away sans kids.  This weekend, we get to enjoy another BBQ with friends.  I love summer time BBQs! Continue reading →

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Fresh Watermelon Juice

Posted on 2010/07/08 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

I don’t know about where you live, but watermelons have been on sale here lately.  We have already been through three four and I have two one more on our kitchen counter!  :)   We just love watermelon in our house!fresh watermelon juice Continue reading →

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Grilled Pork Marinade and Homemade Worcestershire Sauce

Posted on 2010/07/07 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

I don’t know about you, but I love food fresh off the grill.  The flavor, the smell…all makes for a wonderful summer-time meal.  For Father’s Day, I grilled boneless pork chops and they were fantastic!  I was never a fan of baked pork chops growing up, so I decided to look for a grilled pork chops marinade and I found an excellent one from AllRecipes.com. It was so easy, the chops didn’t take long on the grill, and they were so moist! Continue reading →

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Organic/Whole Food Shopping – 7 Tips

Posted on 2010/07/05 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

When the topic of organic or whole food shopping comes up, it’s often met with the lament, “It’s so expensive!”  True, much of the organic fare that’s offered in stores is expensive. Ideally, we would like to have our own land to grow as much of our own food as we can.  Have a cow to get our own milk to supply our butter, cheeses, milk…but right now, it’s not possible.  So for now, I have to be as creative as possible and do the best with what’s available to me. Continue reading →

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Weekend Reading – 7/2

Posted on 2010/07/02 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design
Watermelon with yellow flesh

I can’t believe the weekend is here again already and that it’s a new month!  Do you have fun plans to celebrate the 4th?  So far we don’t, but I’m pretty sure it will at least involve some watermelon and ice cream.  :)   And by the way, if you’ve never had yellow watermelon, they are our favorite by far!  Check out your local farmer’s market for them.

Some fun things happening this month in our family: Continue reading →

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My July Menu Plan

Posted on 2010/07/01 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

It’s that time again!  I can’t believe how quickly June flew by…this month my baby will be one!  Here’s some inspiration for you as you contemplate what to include in your menu plan this month:july menu plan Continue reading →

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Naturally Knocked Up E-Course!

Posted on 2010/06/30 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

Many women struggle or have struggled with infertility at some point.  In fact, 1 in 6 woman face infertility.  Are you one of them?  Maybe you haven’t struggled with infertility but are hoping to have children in the future.  If you fall into either of these categories, Donielle over at Naturally Knocked Up has prepared an in-depth E-course just for you! Continue reading →

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Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

Posted on 2010/06/28 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

If you enjoy potatoes, you might really like this recipe!  It is the most flavorful way of eating potatoes and is a new favorite for my family.  It goes wonderfully with a large salad.  It is easy, healthy, and very tasty!potatoes Continue reading →

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Weekend Reading – 6/25

Posted on 2010/06/25 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

Happy weekending!  It’s been an extremely busy week for us, but it has been very productive and so full of the Lord’s grace!   I hope to write soon of some things He’s been doing in my life on a more personal level.  I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve and am seeking wisdom as to how much to let my mystery readers into the corners of my heart. Continue reading →

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Interview with Paul Tripp, Part 2

Posted on 2010/06/24 by Kelly @ Domestic by Design

You might want to sit down for today’s session of Paul Tripp’s interview.  Or put on some really tight socks.  Because today’s portion just might blow your socks off or rock your world.  I think he makes some very profound statements about marriage.  This session is just so good.  Please take the time to listen to it for yourself.  I’m only capturing bits of the interview that I think will edify and bless you.  The rest of it certainly will, but I don’t have time to include all of it! Continue reading →

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