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Food Revolution Day!

I can wait no longer to share my excitement about Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day; an international day to take a stand for REAL FOOD! Food Revolution Day…is a chance for people who love food to come together to share information, talents and resources; to pass on their knowledge and highlight the world’s food issues…We want to inspire…

Friday Five – 5.4.12

1.) I am so grateful for such sweet family and friends who call or come help when my love is away. One such lovely friend even brought flowers which have been brightening up my kitchen all week.   2.) I waited for months to get the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon from the library and upon taking…

Homemade Crockpot Yogurt

After learning more about the incredible benefits of traditional food fermentation and especially the benefits of the healthy probiotics found in yogurt, I am totally convinced that yogurt is an absolute must in my kitchen for the health of my family. I am NOT talking about dyed, naturally or artificially sweetened and flavored yogurt; I am talking about…

Quinoa Craze: Oatmeal Quinoa Breakfast Bake

Quinoa (“KEEN-wah”) is definitely a current food world buzz word. Now, most people have heard of it, know it is good for them, and are interested in trying it, but don’t really know how to use it. For those who aren’t familiar, a little history and nutritional information: Source: recipeslife.blogspot.com via Sara on Pinterest   A recently rediscovered…

Friday Five and FEATURE!

1.) Today I am filled with gratitude for the gift of my husband and his life…HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY, ANDY! He is the most wonderful husband, incredible father, and loyal friend. I am continuously inspired by the man he is; he makes me want to be a better wife, mother, and follower of Jesus! I pray…

Books: The Sacred Marriage

I recently finished The Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas and absolutely loved it. I chewed it bit by bit, and always came away with a refreshed perspective on what the Lord desires from my marriage, how I am intended to love and respect my husband, and how my character can continuously be refined through the…

Ode to the Window Cling

Rainy Day Target Trip Dollar Bin Window Clings… …Hours of tactile, frugal fun!

Garden: Subduing and Sprouting

For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. – Isaiah 61:11 Over the last couple of weeks, Andy (and Max) have worked remarkably hard to prepare our HUGE garden plot. Last year, we…

Homemade Granola

I have had this recipe waiting in the wings for a while now; ironically, not only did I take a minute to make it this afternoon (along with a batch of Homemade Grahahm Crackers), but upon checking my voicemail had received a request for it as well! So, that’s that. Today is the Day! I cannot express…

The Benefit of Scripture Memory at its Finest!

For Easter, Calvin received the My ABC Bible Verses book that I had mentioned on my Building Our {Faith} Library wish list! Well, as he is not quite yet able to memorize scripture, Max and I totally usurped his gift and started last week with Letter A: I do give a little breakdown of our memorization…