Hop on over to my homemaking blog for my tutorial on how to make Sausage Stuffing! YUM!!! .
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The last few days have been bitter-sweet. Emma and Joseph We spent Thanksgiving Day with our friends the Whites. They have the gift of hospitality, not because of their lovely home or wonderful food, but because they make you feel so welcome and RELAXED! :o) This Thanksgi
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Little girl's socks trimmed in crochet are so precious. They are a cinch to make. You can use any stitch you'd like. Below are a couple of recommendations. You can use threads or fun fur type yarns. They are done with a steel hook, any small one will do, approximately size 7. Using a
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Be sure to check out Generation Cedar's sale, which ends Friday! Click here to view more details. .
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Look at the difference between a deep dish for baking pies and a regular pie dish. Need I say more? ;o) YUM! A couple pie hints: Roll your dough out thin. Use a little sugar in your dough recipe. Before placing in the oven, use your finger tips to rub
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When you share a meal with someone, whether it be a gourmet seven-course meal or a burger and fries, it intensifies your relationship. Eating together binds hearts. As often as possible a family should eat at least one meal togethe
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Scripture points out the importance of celebrating and feasting, even while in captivity (hard times). We are suppose to set aside special days to feast, to celebrate God's blessings. To remember where we've come from and the hard times God has brought us through,
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"It can not be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians, not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ!” -Patrick Henry Amen!
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We have been SO busy, I was thinking I had all this time to get my act together for Thanksgiving Day and lo and behold...it's almost here! How did that happen? Most of our family lives 1100 miles away so holidays are usually pretty quiet here. My mother comes for a few days and we try to invite
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About 2 years ago several us women got together with our 'nitch' that we make or sell. We met at a friend's home; each of us set up a table, and gave a little 'sales pitch' about what we had to offer. Some folks had services, some had products, and some had nice ite
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Whether it be items to make as gifts or items to sell there are all sorts of things that can be made right from home, thus making money and saving money. Today begins a new series called Make It, Give It, or Sell It! With the holiday season knocking at our door there may some things yo
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In God's sovereignty He has chosen not to give us a house full of children, although I am VERY THANKFUL for the ones He has given me. But now that they are about all grown up I miss having little ones. Because God is so gracious to us, He has placed us in a wonderful church and given
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Last night we watched a neat documentary about the Amish people, The Amish: A People of Preservation. No they are not perfect and yes, they are legalistic in many ways. Say what you will about them, but we can learn a lot from them about teaching our children and enjoying our families, not to menti
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In a sauce pan, heat up some sauce, at least 4 cups worth. These will be cooked in the sauce. I save some aside when I make a big batch for spaghetti. Add bread crumbs or cracker crumbs. I used whole wheat bread crumbs...slipping in extra nutrition. Add a coupl
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Use stale or dense bread to make breadcrumbs. These were made with some whole wheat bread that actually came out too 'heavy', so instead of throwing it away I tore it up into smaller pieces and put it in my Vita Mix (the BEST blender). You could do the same thing in a
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Friday we celebrated Olivia's 18th birthday...am I really THAT old? We enjoyed a girl's night out eating Chinese and then a trip to the thrift store. Our circle of friends just LOVE the thrift store! :o) Here is Emma and her friend Laura...can you guess who
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Sure it is easier to go to the store and buy a couple loaves of bread, but there is something about the smell of bread baking in your home. There is something so rewarding in making it yourself and knowing that you are providing good nutrition for your family. Yes, bread machines wor
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It was perfect timing for our Live Greenery Class yesterday as the holiday season is just around the corner. With these arrangements you can decorate for Thanksgiving and Christmas! This is probably one of the most festive yet, EASY and economical projects to do! I am hoping by next week to have a t
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When buying nuts it is cheaper to buy them in the produce section at Wal Mart than it is back in the baking isle. For more Frugal Friday Tips hop on over here.
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Rachel of We Shall Mount Up with Wings. Now let me tell you why I choose her, well actually her daughter Kendra. First of all it is NOT their hardships that caused me to choose them, because we ALL have hardships. What I was looking for was someone that would be productive and use it to bless others
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Here is a really neat video clip from my friend Kelly. Hop on over and watch it. .
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