Better Than Ice Cream – Well Almost!
We are serious ice cream lovers in this house, maybe because Jeff and I both come from a heritage of dairy farmers? ;o) Or maybe because it just taste so darn good! In my constant battle with the bulge I am always looking for 'healthy' alternatives. Frozen seedless grapes are one of my favorites!
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My Friend Robin – More Excitment than a Kid at Christmas
Last week I was counting my blessings and one of those many, many blessings was my friend Robin. She has more zeal for life than most anyone I know; not just about life, but living a life to the fullest to bring glory to God. She has tapped into the secret of joy and she wants EVERYONE to tap into I
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Chores at the Pritchett’s Home
The following was written by my dear friend Nancy. Nancy and her children always encourage me with their positive attitudes and cheerful dispositions. Nancy and her husband have such a great sense of humor, I love to just sit back and listen to them. Nancy and I once laughed how we were at the sam
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Today’s Table- Antipasto
Antipasto is made of bite-sized portions of meats, cheeses, pickles, cucumbers, peppers, onions and olives and is the first course of any good Italian meal. Eating your meal in courses makes meal time more interactive and enjoyable. Antipasto comes from the word antepasto, meaning before,
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Setting the Table with Thrift Items
Most of what I have to set our table with, everything from the linens, to the plates, to the serving items I have gotten from thrifts stores and yard sales. It's amazing what you can find at such a small cost but still make a big impact at meal time. We bought these beautiful salt and pepper s
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How to Build a Deck – Videos
Here are some really good tutorials produced by Lowes to show you how to build a deck. These would be really good for your young men to watch to understand how a deck is built and get familiar with the terms that builders use.
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How to Sew a Straight Line
Learning to sew a straight line is important whether you want to sew clothing, quilts or craft items. This comes with lots of practice. Here is a great tutorial!
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Experience
"Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn... do you learn." C. S. Lewis
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Today’s Table – Keeping It Simple
Salad with some antipasti... Hamburgers, brown rice, black beans, topped with Grandma Brodock's Sweet Pepper Relish and sour cream. This morning I made a big pot of black beans and a pot of brown rice. I'll incorporate these in our meals for the next several days.
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How to Make Whipped Cream (Cool Whip)
Once you've eaten whipped cream you'll never want to eat Cool Whip again; and it is super easy to make. All you need is some heavy cream, sugar and a mixer. Pour in about 1/2 a quart (there are no exact measurements). Once you make it a few times you will be a good judge about how much to ma
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Don’t Make Their Life Too Easy
How often do you hear parents say that they want their children to have it better than they did? That they want to give them all they can? We love our children and we do want to and should give our kids good gifts, but that does not mean that we should make life too easy for them. Sometimes the be
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What Chores at What Age?
We are often asked at what age should children start doing chores? May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17 Disclaimer: Every family is different. Children within a single family are different
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Today’s Hand Quilting and Embroidery Class
Today's Domestic Class started with a lesson in hand quilting. This is sweet Jamie, who is 8 years old, I just want to scoop her up and take her home! Then after lunch was the Hand Embroidery class. I made each girl a little practice piece to help them remember the names of the stitches. Em
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Comfort Breeds Complacent People
Everything is always changing, nothing stays the same. I love going to my grandmother's in Upstate New York, it is where I spent the most of my time growing up and many things there still 'look' the same, but things are different. This old apple tree is a special landmark on Grandma's farm.
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Hand Embroidery and Hand Quilting Class
Just a friendly reminder for those of you that are signed up for Tuesday's Domestic Class, it will be held in Branchville, not Ashville. Can't wait to see all of you!!! Hand Quilting $5 per person, Location: Branchville, AL Get Directions HERE! Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Regist
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50th Wedding Anniversary Cake and a Faster than the Speed of Light Vacation!
Last week we were in upstate New York for Jeff's parent's 50th anniversary. I offered to make the cake. Have you ever watched The Cake Boss on TV? I've only seen it a few times and love the cakes, but hate all the drama that goes with it. Well... I ended up with my own Cake Boss drama. I'll spare
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The Desire of the Lazy Man
“The desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.” Proverbs 21:25 “The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor.” Proverbs 12:24
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From Our Mail Bag – The Crochet DVD
Received this e-mail this morning, I thought I would post it since I had a conversation with one of my dearest friends yesterday about crocheting. Her problem was that she had been taught how to crochet many years ago but has no idea how to read a pattern. I just looked at her and said, "Don't you
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Today’s Table- Chicken Tortellini
Serves 6 First mix 2.5 oz. package of Goat Cheese A little over half of a 14. oz can of Spinach Leaves 2 cups of shredded Mozzarella (save a handful or two for later) Next you need 6 pieces of Chicken Breast These come rather thick, so you will have to fillet them in half.
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Surprise Visitor
Had a surprise visitor today, my SWEET and very funny niece stopped in, she wanted to learn how to crochet, so we had a quick lesson. Sent her home with a bag of goodies including my Learn How to Crochet DVD. :) Looking forward to a crocheted Christmas gift this year! Visitors welcome an
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The #1 Piece of Advice I Can Give Parents
I've been a mother for 25 years. Before I had kids I knew the answers to all of the problems, everything was black and white. Then I had kids and found out that I knew very little! Then we started to live the Christian life, learning to obey God's commands rather than the world's logic, by this poin
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Domestic Class Schedule Change
There has been a little change in some of our Domestic Class schedule. We are re-locating a few of the classes to Branchville (you can get directions here) to make the classes more convenient for the majority of those already signed up. If you have not registered yet but are planning on attending th
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So have you ever heard of cake pops?
This is the first time I have ever heard of these little gems called cake pops! How genius!!! As soon as we get back from our road trip I want to make some sort of cake pop for all my little friends. Check out Bakerella's site and all of their cake pops....LOVE IT! I have to admit, if we h
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Look What Came to My Door Today…
I have been going through all of the family scrapbooks and BOXES of pictures trying to get a 50th wedding anniversary book together for Jeff's parents in a couple of weeks. Nothing like hours of old pictures to make you feel melancholy...and old. Then the florist called to say I had a delivery...
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