Monthly Archives: January 2009

Homemaking: Teaching our Daughters

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Mary

Came across a great post today that really affirms all we do as mothers, and equally important, how important it is that we teach our daughters all they need to know to equip them to run their own homes some … Continue reading →

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Dead to Christ?

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Mary

That’s the title of my post at Writer…Interrupted today! Let’s see, it’s about Botany, Queen Esther’s 7 year double life, and a really great DVD series and book by Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli. Hope to see you there in … Continue reading →

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Mothers and Dresses

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Mary

So the other day my eleven year old daughter comes up, hugs me hard and long and says, “You are just so lovable when you wear dresses!” Hmm. I began to wonder if wearing dresses produced a similar magic to … Continue reading →

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Winter Hike

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Mary

Got a fair-weather day up and coming? Grab it and go on a hike! We’d been waiting for just such a day to whisk my hubby off and show him some cool stuff we’d discovered with Farmer John and his … Continue reading →

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Remedies for Hormonal Headaches

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Mary

I’ve been getting some behind-the-scenes email queries about certain health issues. I think there is a real desire to go natural when possible, and I have to admit, even *I’ve* been somewhat surprised, and as a result, highly excited by … Continue reading →

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Casualties of the American Dream

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Mary

Every dream has its price. Some of the costs are obvious, while others sneak up on you, gradually. In the name of progress, as Henry would say. That would be the Henry of Henry and the Great Society, which I … Continue reading →

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Monday Mornings

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Mary

I love Monday mornings! Sundays are busy for us, so having a day at home is always something to look forward to! Plus, my children are usually over-tired from a busy Awana club meeting the night before, so they sleep … Continue reading →

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Herbal Helps for Coughs and Colds

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Mary

Rubbing my hands together with glee…this is such a fascinating subject! I’ve mentioned here before what an education I’ve received from the book, 10 Essential Herbs by Lalitha Thomas. Farmer John gave me this book–FYI, to those of you who … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch?

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Mary

Mean Green Tortilla Soup! Mmm! Picture a bowl with a handful of cheese, some oven-toasted corn tortilla strips, two or three slices of avacado and a delicious chicken-corn-salsa verde soup poured over all of the above…that’s what we’re having for … Continue reading →

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Start the New Year off right with daily Bible reading

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Mary

Happy New Year! January first is, to many people, a fresh slate. Why not take advantage of a brand new year to spur your children, your mate and even…yourself…into making daily time in God’s word a priority? Here’s a novel … Continue reading →

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