Monthly Archives: April 2007

Recipe for Homemade Pedialyte

Posted on April 13, 2007 by Mary

My doctor gave me this recipe years ago to use for replenishing fluids in a child who is suffering from fever and vomiting/diarrhea. Homemade Pedialyte 1 quart sterile water 1TBSP sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda can flavor … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food and Health | 26 Comments

Thinking Blogger Awards

Posted on April 12, 2007 by Mary

Bethanie of The-Desire-of-My-Heart blog, sweetly included me in her list of thinking blogger awards! Thank you, Bethanie! So here are five blogs (I can only list five?) that make me think: MInTheGap–Keep standing in the gap, MIn. I love your … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | 8 Comments

Healthy Salad Making Tips

Posted on April 11, 2007 by Mary

Tossed salad is a favorite around here…and I’m known for “lawn-mower” chopped-fine veggies in mine. My first tip: Don’t rely on iceburg lettuce for any nutrients, it has none. If you’re going to make salad, go for Romaine (I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food and Health | 19 Comments

The Funnel Theory of Parenting

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Mary

I’m a firm believer in the funnel theory…training needs to start very young for the most satisfying results. My husband and I first heard of “parenting inside the funnel” from a parenting class our church offered one summer years ago. … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting | 15 Comments

A Little Girl is Born

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Mary

Do you ever wonder what the future holds for your children? Do you pray for that newborn you hold close at night, that she’ll let Jesus be the Guardian of her way? I’m sharing here snapshots from my mom’s life, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties and Parenting | 6 Comments

Happy Easter

Posted on April 8, 2007 by Mary

In yesterday’s post, I suggested you look up the lyrics to Watch the Lamb, print them off and discuss them with your children. We’ve long been fans of Ray Boltz, though we admit to only owning two of his CDs. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity and Family Ties | 4 Comments

Snow on Lilacs

Posted on April 7, 2007 by Mary

Bittersweet, this snowfall, knowing that the spring-greening around us is endangered, but oh so pretty. I’ve never seen grass and purple lilacs dusted with snow…it felt like a gift. I was baking cherry pies and honey-oat bread the day it … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity and Homemaking | 5 Comments

Preschooler Fishing Snack

Posted on April 4, 2007 by Mary

What do you get when you serve stick pretzels and goldfish crackers on a plate alongside a dollop of peanut butter? A great fishing snack for preschoolers! How it works: have them dip the pretzel into the peanut butter, then … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food and Family Ties | 9 Comments

A Valley Of Betrayal by Tricia Goyer

Posted on April 2, 2007 by Mary

Ever hear of the Spanish Civil War? Journey to Spain in this richly painted war story that you won’t want to put down… Author Tricia Goyer kept me guessing (and reading!) with a rich cast of characters and heartbreaking peeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Recommendations | 2 Comments

Palm Sunday Thoughts

Posted on April 1, 2007 by Mary

Something very profound happened two days ago. A mother had to give up her firstborn son–her seven month old baby boy. She had little time to gain her composure at the Judge’s awarding temporary 30 day custody of her tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity and Parenting | 10 Comments