http://teachinggoodthings.com/blog Equipping Young People With Practical Skills To Be Productive Adults, Cake Decorating, quilting, crochet, woodworking, auto, home maintenance Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:16:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en     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 ... http://teachinggoodthings.com/blog/make-it-give-it-sell-it-bartering/ 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 ... http://teachinggoodthings.com/blog/making-it-give-it-or-sell-it/ To avoid criticism     do nothing,   say nothing, be nothing!                             .     http://teachinggoodthings.com/blog/to-avoid-criticism/ 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 ... http://teachinggoodthings.com/blog/investing-in-our-future/ I love Woot!                    I love Woot!                                                                                                                                                                  I love Woot!                                                I love Woot! Woot.com  offers a one day sale on an item, usually an electronic item. I love the fact that they have a forum where 'geeks' discuss whether or not it is a good ... http://teachinggoodthings.com/blog/frugal-friday-woot/ 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 ... http://teachinggoodthings.com/blog/what-can-we-learn-from-the-amish/ Buy any of our DVDs and receive            . http://teachinggoodthings.com/blog/free-gift-wrapping-until-the-end-of-the-year/ 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 ... http://teachinggoodthings.com/blog/how-to-make-italian-meatballs/ 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 ... http://teachinggoodthings.com/blog/how-to-make-breadcrumbs/ 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 ... http://teachinggoodthings.com/blog/happy-birthday-olivia/