Category Archives: Homemaking

Homemade Yogurt

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Mary

I’m always looking for great breakfast alternatives to cereal. Typically, our breakfasts consist of our own organic scrambled eggs and fresh fruit, occasionally muffins, blender waffles, or baked oatmeal. But homemade yogurt is a real treat–it’s easy, and we love … Continue reading →

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The Homemaking Reward

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Mary

Being a stay-at-home wife and mom is the best job ever. Can’t beat the commute! *Smile* I’m thankful for the gift of time to pursue my own interests and ideals–as well as my husband’s, to enjoy my husband and children, … Continue reading →

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Essential Oils in the Home

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Mary

Essential oils are a homemaker’s best friend! And cleaning is always more enjoyable when your cleaning products smell good! Adding a few drops of lemon essential oil to my mop water makes scrubbing the kitchen floor almost as big a treat as enjoying … Continue reading →

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January Planning

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Mary

Got a yen to organize thy household? Well, step right up. There’s nothing wrong with a little “New Year’s” motivation…and with single digit temps and snow everywhere, there’s not much to do outside. Wish you could see the curvy path … Continue reading →

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Baby Chicks Arrived!

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Mary

Up at 5:50 A.M. anticipating a phone call from the neighbors…who were anticipating a call from the Post Office…saying, “Come get your chicks!!” Yes, you too can order chicks via a reputable hatchery.  Or check your local farm store, many … Continue reading →

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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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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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What to do with Ginger? Homemade Ginger Tea

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Mary

If you’re like me, you’ve often wondered just what all you could do with ginger root.  I had some leftover after making my Super Tonic, and there it sat on my kitchen counter until one fine–er, actually, brisk and chilly–day … Continue reading →

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Some interesting reads for you…

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Mary

I apologize for the lack of *me* around this neglected blog lately. Just for fun, here’s some good stuff: Tyson Foods Injects Chickens with Antibiotics Before They Hatch to Claim “Raised without Antibiotics”–hm, is this premeditated deceit or what? Read … Continue reading →

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Making Super-tonic in the Great Outdoors

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Mary

That’s right, super-tonic. I’ll get around to explaining it in a second. I knew the minute my hand left the back porch door knob this morning that *this* day was going to be a hum-dinger! I couldn’t make myself go … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food, Family Ties, Health and Homemaking | 29 Comments