Monthly Archives: January 2008

Blogging and Other Updates

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Mary

First~ Come over to Writer…Interrupted today and read my post, “Finding the Time”… Second~ Have you noticed the new “Comment Luv” plug-in here at the site in the comments section? It’s a pretty nifty way of letting us know what … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Schooling and Writing | 14 Comments

Homemade Chicken and Noodles

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Mary

There’s nothing like Chicken and Noodle soup to comfort away winter’s ailments! This recipe is extremely comforting, and delicious! My sister-in-law, a great cook, fixed this for us over New Year’s. I memorized her chicken recipe and made it for … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food and Mega Cooking | 8 Comments

Low-fat Cream Soup Substitute

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Mary

Yet another great use for nonfat dry milk. I don’t know where I’d be without my huge box. I never use “real” milk for recipes, only for drinking and cereal. With a gallon of milk costing over $3, this saves … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food | 13 Comments

Seeing Things

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Mary

My oldest is helping her Grand-dad work calves this 19 degree weatherful mornin’; my middle daughter is lying on the couch watching Little House on the Prairie after a miserable night of fever and little sleep, and youngest is still … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Parenting | 29 Comments

Dreams and Goals

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Mary

By Tricia Goyer, author of Generation NeXt Parenting Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. (Ephesians 1:9) Through the years of seeking my own goals … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity and Tricia Goyer's Generation Next Parenting Articles | 7 Comments

God is Good, All the Time

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Mary

I listened to Point of Grace’s song You Are Good on repeat today. For over an hour. The country adventures abound here lately. Oh yeah, I’ve got stories. Mud coming out of all our taps for several days last week. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity and Life | 17 Comments

Poppy Seed Bread

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Mary

I’ve been getting requests about this recipe, and since I had it all typed out to email around I decided to post it here at the blog as well…it’s our family’s absolute favorite sweet bread, yes even more than Amish … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food | 30 Comments

Good~Better~Best

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Mary

I’m posting over at Weekend Kindness today, here’s what’s up: What is the “good~better~best” lifestyle? Why, it’s the grading scale of who you are, and how you represent yourself (good), your family (better), and God (best). Practicing “good” manners becomes … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting and Weekend Kindness | 2 Comments

Contentment: Caught Between Bitter and Sweet

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Mary

Not long ago, I was reading The Brushstroke Legacy by Lauraine Snelling, and the main character’s description of her best friend caught my attention. Here it is: “But then Bethany would give her some line about God’s grace being new … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Culture and Life | 11 Comments

Vicks VapoRub on Feet

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Mary

Cough medicines are not only hazardous for your child’s health, they do no good whatsoever. At least in my humble experience. I wonder if they’d make a good weedkiller? Anyhow, I just have to pass along this great information because … Continue reading →

Posted in Health | 59 Comments