Monthly Archives: May 2007

Q&A: Kids in the Kitchen

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Mary

In chatting with a friend recently, I shared how my nine-year old pretty much has a free rein in the kitchen as long as she cleans up after herself. Some great dialogue followed so I thought I’d condense it here… … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food, Family Ties and Home Schooling | 12 Comments

Smart Medicine, plus Tips on Treating Poison Ivy

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Mary

Back when my family had the influenza, I went to “stock up” at our local health food store. In the process, I bought a book that I’ve been meaning to blog about ever since. Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child: A … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Recommendations and Health | 5 Comments

My Lovely Weekend

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Mary

The birds woke me Sunday morning. I wish this time of year lasted longer…this Spring-offered “open-window” filling of the house with the freshest of air-conditioning would suit me fine year round. I say that now, knowing full well my personality … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Mary

Enjoy these lyrics~absolutely the best Mother’s Day song I’ve heard…and Happy Mother’s Day to the best mom ever, Mother-mine! Handful of Weeds by Jeff and Sheri Easter Four years old, with dirt on my face I’d been out in the yard … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties | 10 Comments

What is Candida?

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Mary

“Candida albicans is a yeast that naturally grows in the intestinal tract. Though Candida usually should not be a problem, if the normal flora (good bacteria that help our foods break down properly) in the intestinal tract gets out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Health | 8 Comments

8 Random Things…

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Mary

8 RANDOM THINGS…… Yesterday I was tagged by Georgiana D for 8 Random Things. You all know I’m a homeschooling, stay-at-home mom that loves cappuccino, writes, reads, cooks, survived an octopus “attack”, etc. I guess I can add a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | 10 Comments

The Questions Game

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Mary

Bethanie at The Desire of My Heart blog wanted volunteers to play the “Questions Game”. I volunteered to answer any 5 questions of her choosing, wasn’t I brave? Turns out she went easy on me…so here goes: What was your … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | 11 Comments

It’s a Hard Rock Country Life

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Mary

My dad likes to say that God intended for man to live the agricultural lifestyle. After all, cities were first mentioned in relation to Cain’s destination after murdering Abel. Right? So I embrace the country life…it’s a healthy, wholesome, back-breaking … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties and Marriage | 5 Comments

Pro-Life Post and Flooding

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Mary

Be sure to visit MInTheGap’s site today and read my pro-life post, The Ultrasound. It’s pro-life week over there, so go support a good thing. Our area of the country has been flattened by natural disasters lately, and though we … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | 2 Comments

Ransomed Dreams

Posted on May 3, 2007 by Mary

If you had driven by my country lane last week you would’ve raised your eyebrows. Three little girls–all enjoying mud puddles, mind you–and a mom standing with her nose in a book. That would be, erm, me. It all began … Continue reading →

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