Unplugging…An article to share

When I logged online this morning and went through my daily routine of checking emails, the weather, a quick glance at the news and a few of my favorite blogs I was surprised to see this post – Unplugged. I have been having similar thoughts…Perhaps because I have spent more time online than I am [...]

Effects of Red Dye

I recently shared on my Facebook that I had noticed disturbing behavior in our children after 2 days of drinking red Hawaiian Fruit Punch. I got so many comments, that I thought I would share my comments here. This is not a scientific discussion, but rather a heads up to hopefully encourage you to do [...]

13 Foods to Buy Organic

There are several opinions out there in cyberspace on what foods to eat, what foods not to eat, when to buy organic and when not to buy organic. But most will agree that there are a group of fresh foods that we should always try to buy organic. I’ll give you the list here. Now [...]

Quit Wasting Food

Blast from the Past: This post has gotten a lot of hits since I posted it almost 2 years ago, so I thought it would be a good reminder and decided to re-post it! _________________________________ How’s that for a catchy title!? LoL Most of us HomeMakers try to be frugal, to make the most of [...]

A Wife and Mother’s Personal Evaluation

My husband recently found where I had place this personal evaluation between the covers of a book. He brought it to me and said, “This is really good!? Where did you get this from!?” But I don’t remember where I found this check-up list for wives and moms. I can’t seem to find it online, [...]

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

I have tried several recipes for homemade chocolate syrup. Some I have been pleased with but none of them have been recipes I wanted to stick with. So off I would search for another recipe. It seems I have found a homemade chocolate syrup recipe to make anyone slap their grandma – well, not really, [...]

Getting Ready to Leave with Children

You all know how it is. You’ve got an appointment (who cares WHERE?) sometime before noon, but not only do you have yourself to get ready – there are little munchkins needing to be roused, bathed, dressed, fed, etc. Exasperatingly, aforementioned Little Munchkin does not understand the concept of time therefore “Please hurry” has no [...]

It’s the Small Things

While I was cleaning and organizing today I was struck by how happy I am for the home we live in – the furniture, the layout, the stuff, the way I currently have it set up. My euphoria could be a result of having had chocolate for breakfast and lunch, but we’ll pretend for now [...]

Every one’s breath stinks in the morning!

Questions and comments I’ve heard a lot recently: “How do you get it all done?!” “Your house is always so clean, what is your secret?” “Your children sit so still and behave so well in church.” “How do you manage to make so many things from scratch and still have time to prepare meals?” “You’re so hospitable and entertaining [...]

Nothing much

This week my hubby is working 3rd shift, and that has been somewhat of an adjustment. The kids find it hard to keep quiet while Daddy sleeps and by the time he wakes up in the afternoon they are climbing the walls. It doesn’t help that the weather will NOT cooperate…in the last couple of [...]

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