Sep. 4, 2008 - Frugal Friday - Homemade Detangler
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My daughter's hair is very fine and long, prone to knots and tangles, and usually in need of a good brushing.
I recently learned how easy and inexpensive it is to make leave-in conditioner/detangler. Which means I may never have to buy it again!
All you need to make your own detangler is:
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 3 Tablespoons conditioner
- Spray bottle
Warm the water in the microwave to aid in mixing. Add the conditioner. Stir. Pour into bottle and shake.
That's it!
Spritz on hair and comb through.
You could also add the water and conditioner directly to the bottle and shake. I just like to make sure it is mixed well.
This recipe was found here
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Sep. 3, 2008 - Who goes first?
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This post is part of Works For Me Wednesday - Backwards Edition. Be sure to visit and see if you can answer any pressing questions for the participants. Or, ask your own!
So here goes...you get to see my inexperienced mommyness....
You tell the kids they can watch a movie and before you know it out slips, "What would you like to watch?" It seemed harmless until they each have differing opinions about what movie is the best ever.
You make pancakes, one magically looks like a cave (don't ask me), they both want the special one...who gets it?
It would be lovely if all I heard was:
"After you"
..."No, after you"
"No after you, I insist."
Unfortunately, that's not happening! Unless you count the time I told them the first shall be last and the last shall be first. Then no one would go first!
I am teaching them to think of others, however, they still have a lot to learn. My kids are 7 and almost 4.
I'd like to know of some simple rules you may have in place to deal with who goes first or who gets to choose.
I figure if someone is insisting on "Me first", then they shouldn't get to go first.
Another idea is to have days of the week set for each child. I only have two so could assign one even and one odd. Then if anything comes up, just look at the calendar and see who's day it is.
It is also important to keep in mind that life is not fair and things can't always be divided evenly. I don't want to do that.....I could use some tips on dealing with these moments as they arise.
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Sep. 2, 2008 - Gratituesday - Staying Home
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Today I have really enjoyed the time I have spent with my children. I am extremely grateful to be married to man who thinks well of a woman wanting to stay home! I would be so sad if my husband pressured me into working outside of the home.
The opportunity I have to be with my children each day is a wonderful gift. I am thrilled that we decided to home educate and find so much joy and satisfaction in it (as well as frustrations...don’t get me wrong).
I am striving to delight in the little things which make up our day. I feel blessed by God and happy to be home.
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Sep. 1, 2008 - Menu Plan - Sept. 1st
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This week I am aiming for a simple menu. A dear friend has asked me to be at the birth of her 5th child, and it’s probably going to happen any day now. Because of this, I am trying to plan meals that are easy to prepare should I have to leave quickly. I’m also feeling a little tired of cooking for some reason.
A prayer on behalf of my friend Jennie, for a safe delivery and healthy child, would be greatly appreciated. Any prayers you feel like offering on my behalf would be appreciated too. I have never attended a birth before (just my own). There was no apprehension on my part until I heard stories about people passing out and such. Please pray that I will be a strong support for her. Thanks!
Here’s the menu:
Monday - Spaghetti Bolognese
Tuesday - Chef’s salad
Wednesday - Breakfast for dinner - Eggs, bacon, toast.
Thursday - Crockpot Lasagna
Friday - Quesadillas
Saturday - Going to a Potluck picnic - taking Banana pudding.
Sunday - Take and Bake Pizza
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Aug. 30, 2008 - The Schoolhouse Planner Review
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In thinking about this planner, the first word that comes to mind is Mammoth! It is huge, 247 pages to be exact.
Upon opening the planner (which comes in e-book format), I couldn’t help but say, “Wow!” The developers have obviously put a lot of hard work into creating forms and planning sheets galore.
Each month includes a calendar, recipes, an essay from a seasoned homeschooler, information pages (such as a timeline of inventions, countries and capitals, and a kitchen conversion cheat sheet), along with an internet linked list of resources available at the Old Schoolhouse store which coincide with that month’s focus (i.e. geography, inventions, math and so on).
If you have read this blog for any length of time, you know I love to cook. As you can imagine, I was excited to see new recipes to try. In fact, I already have. The Tropical Chicken Dinner from July was quite tasty. There are 24 recipes in this planner; those are a nice bonus.
I very much enjoyed the information pages each month (there are 12 in all). Most have been printed and are now filed in the back of my daily binder for easy reference. They are something I will be using my entire homeschool teaching career. Whenever I need to know who invented chewing gum, what year a certain composer was born, or who was the 15th President, I'll have the information at my fingertips.
After the calender section you will find an incredible list of Homeschool Forms which can be used year after year. There are 42 forms in this section, some I had never imagined needing. Your style of schooling and record keeping, as well as your state or country regulations, will determine which forms you want to print out. There are weekly planning pages, curriculum, discipleship and memory work records, science lab sheets, and evaluation forms, just to name a few. With 42 forms, I am leaving a lot out here. Let’s just say, if you need a form for something, it’s probably there.
My favorite homeschool form was Yearly Goals - writing down specific areas of growth and development was very motivating. Keeping this in my binder for review throughout the year should aid us in reaching those goals.
After looking through these forms I am now considering adding a homeschool log to my binder. In doing so, I will utilize forms such as: Books read this year, Crafts completed, Field trip log and an extra curricular activities log. It’s always fun to look back and see what you have accomplished.
The last section of the Schoolhouse Planner consists of Household forms. Here you will find 32 forms to aid in the running of your home: Schedules, Menu Planners, Chore Charts, Budget forms, Bible Reading Schedules, Garden Plans, Homekeeping Reminders, Appliance Inventory, Address Book, and more.
My favorite from this section is the Loaned and Borrowed List. I'm always sending friends home with books then forgetting who I gave them to.
So, now you have the basic information on this planner...here’s what I think about it:
What I liked:
• The two-page monthly calenders are a nice size and perfect for keeping up with everything we do.
• I love the informational pages included each month (as mentioned above).
• The monthly focus on a specific topic with a list of resources and an encouraging, how-to essay from a seasoned homeschooler is very helpful.
• The ability to customize my planner.
I really don’t like buying a planner and having to lug around pages I don’t intend to use. Printing only the forms or pages I will use and placing them in the order that suits me is very appealing.
• There are some very helpful forms included in this planner. It is wonderful to print them out and not have to create them myself.
• Information can be typed directly onto the form before printing out.
• Forms come in different options. For example, there is not one weekly menu plan, but three. You can choose the one that fits best, or try them all and find out which works for your family. This is also the case with calenders, chore charts, and daily recording sheets, among others.
What I didn’t like:
(There’s not much...but I do want to give a balanced and honest review)
• I could not delete parts of forms.
There were a few forms I liked, but they contained items I wouldn’t use and I wish I could delete those particular items from the form. For example, a chore chart for non-readers (which is quite cute), had the chore “feed pet” along with a picture of a dog. We don’t have a pet at the moment and I would like to use that form, but it would be a little confusing for my 3 year old. It would be great if I could edit that. I will say that there are alternative chore charts offered. But, this one was just right (almost). There are also a few items on the budget form which we don’t have in our budget. It would be very convenient if I could change them. (Please correct me if I am wrong on this.)
• This is not neccessarily a dislike, however, I must mention the fact that the value for money with this planner comes with how little or how much of it you use. It does contain 247 pages, has certainly had a lot of hard work put into it, and contains an abundance of handy tools for any homeschooling family. All of the forms and planning pages can be used for many years with multiple children. It costs $39.
• If you are not into planning or record keeping, this may not be for you. Although once you get a look at it you might be inspired to do more (like I was).
All in all, I found the The Schoolhouse Planner to be extremely useful. With it I have created a homeschool/household binder for my family and am feeling more organized already!
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Aug. 28, 2008 - Review of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine DIGITAL Edition
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I have always enjoyed TOS. Every edition is full of good articles, helpful information, and lots of encouragement. It really helps me feel that I am on the right track and aids me in the areas where I’m floundering.
Today I want to tell you about the Digital version of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.
Let me start by saying that this is going to be a rave review and I am extremely surprised! I usually enjoy putting my feet up on the couch to flip through a magazine; it’s very relaxing. However, the digital version of TOS is so user friendly I may be willing to forgo that luxury.
Who knew that a digital magazine could be so good? The last digital magazine I read was simply a long list of pages to scroll through. It loaded very slowly and was difficult to find the specific articles I found interesting. Let me assure you that this is not the case here. TOS loads in no time, moves quickly from page to page, and has many features that make navigation easy, and, in my opinion, superior to the print version.
The digital version is just as “pretty” as the print one. It contains beautiful color photographs and lots of helpful information. It looks just like the magazine you would receive in the mail.
One of my favorite features is the magazine’s “clickable-ness.” Any title on the cover can be clicked and you are taken straight to the article. This is definitely a time saver. I must confess, I have spent substantial amounts of time looking for articles within magazines (and even simply searching for the contents page!). There is also a drop down table of contents available anytime, which I found very convenient—no flipping through the magazine to hunt for an article, click the link and you’re there!
The clickable feature I enjoyed the most would have to be the links! Most articles or advertisements containing an internet link can be clicked on; you are then taken directly to the website (a new window is opened—you won’t lose your place in the magazine). To me, this makes the magazine much more useful. Most of my homeschool research is conducted online, so this eliminates a few steps.
Many times, while reading the Old Schoolhouse Magazine, I have circled websites to look at later.....but never managed to look them all up (sometimes I couldn’t even find them). The digital subscription solves this problem. There is also a drop down menu containing all of the links so you don’t have to remember where they are. I checked out quite a few new companies and products because of this handy tool.
Another favorite would be the search feature. This eliminates hunting through page upon page for a particular article or phrase or even word you thought you read. Just type it in and hit search. I loved this because articles and advertisements from companies I may find helpful are both displayed in the results.
One other excellent perk that comes with the digital subscription is the ability to share articles with friends via email. Just click “share” and type in their email address. Links to specific pages within the magazine can also be displayed on your blog or website. I find this really helpful—no trying to remember to take the magazine along to show a friend, just email it.
There is also the ability to bookmark any page in the magazine to your browser for accessibility when online. As an avid “favorites” list user, I also loved this feature.
There are a few other bonuses worth mentioning. The fact that the digital version of TOS is $16.95 as opposed to $25 for the print version is certainly one. The savings would be even more substantial if you are an international subscriber.
The magazine can also be downloaded for offline reading. However, past issues are archived online so you can read them any time (this helps keep my magazine basket tidy!).
One aspect of TOS I appreciate is the free gifts we receive when subscribing. Well, digital subscribers don’t miss out on that—19 instantly downloadable gifts are available immediately. And they are good ones too: e-books from some of our favorite publishers, math programs, and music.
If you are not a computer person and think this may be too high-tech for you, think again. Everything is laid out cleanly and neatly. There is even an easy to understand video tutorial to help you learn how to use all the handy features.
The only drawback I can think of is the fact that my eyes get tired after looking at the computer screen for a long time. That’s it!
Again, I must say that I have been pleasantly surprised by this digital experience; it is so much better than expected. The usability of the online features coupled with the time saving aspect of those features makes it a worthwhile buy indeed.
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Aug. 26, 2008 - Lemon Chocolate Chip Scones
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These have become a real hit around here. The picture does not do them justice. I'll be selling these at my Farmer's Market stand (when I have one).
The original recipe comes from: Tonia at study in brown
However, I first heard about these delicious scones over at High Desert Home. Susan wrote about the changes she made to the scones and I have also made some of the same adjustments.
The following is a combination of Tonia's recipe and Susan's alterations. This is the way we make them, and we love them (I'm sure they are also delicious made the original way in Tonia's recipe):
Lemon Chocolate-chip Scones
3 cups all-purpose flour (I use fresh ground wheat)
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 Tbl for sprinkling (divided)
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into small cubes
1 cup buttermilk
zest of 2 medium lemons
1 Tablespoon whipping cream (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips or 1 bar chocolate, chopped (dark is nice)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/3 cup sugar and salt. With a pastry cutter or two knives, mix butter into dry ingredients until it resembles coarse meal.
Add 1 cup of chocolate chips or a chopped bar of chocolate (dark chocolate is nice) and half the lemon zest. Stir to mix in.
Add buttermilk; stir until mixture begins to form a dough.
Transfer dough to a floured surface and divide into 2 equal balls. Use a rolling pin to lightly roll each ball into a circle about 7 inches in diameter.
Cut each circle into 6 wedges.
Brush top with whipping cream (can use milk instead).
Mix remaining lemon zest and 1 Tblsp. Sugar. Sprinkle on top of scones.
Place the scones separately on a cookie sheet, spaced a little apart.
According to Susan's calculation the whole grain version will take about 18 minutes to bake.
The all-white version takes 15 or 16 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes to firm. Serve warm or at room temperature.
This recipe works foe me every time...and I have yet to meet someone who didn't love it.
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Aug. 25, 2008 - Gratituesday
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This is my first time participating in Gratituesday, hosted by Laura at Heavenly Homemakers. Please visit Laura to read what others are grateful for and to add your post.
Right now I am so very grateful for all the wonderful people I have in my life. My family and friends are so nice!
I wanted to share a fun story from my vacation that shows just how sweet some people are......
A friend in California reads this here blog. She always comes to hear my husband preach when we visit our family there and it is a real treat to see her. I think she is an awesome lady and a dear Christian sister
So.....this time when we saw each other she told me that she has visited other blogs I have mentioned and enjoyed those too. We discussed one in particular, High Desert Home . The blog's author, Susan, answered a question I had asked about favorite kitchen tools....so we talked about that a little bit and how much we enjoy reading High Desert Home..
Anyway.....after a while she handed me a bag. Inside was a Microplane Zester/Grater . The very one Susan mentioned in her blog post
Here is a picture:
I really wanted one. It was way up the top on my wish list.
Wasn’t that nice?! I couldn’t believe someone would be so thoughtful. I felt so special.
And I LOVE the zester/grater. I used it tonight to make lemon zest. Just excellent.
I’ll be using it often to make Lemon Chocolate Chip Scones
I'll post the recipe later today.
So thank you Cheryl! I really appreciate you thinking of me and am so grateful.
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Aug. 25, 2008 - Making Your Home a Haven: Anti-Procrastination Day!
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Crystal over at Biblical Womanhood is hosting Making Your Home a Haven Monday and has declared today Anti-Procrastination Day.
Procrastinating...hmmm....yes, I have been doing that.
I arrived home from our month long vacation last Tuesday evening. It is now Monday and I finally unpacked my suitcase! That was first on my list for Anti-Procrastination Day.
In my defense, I have packed a way a lot of other things (including helping the kids put their stuff away). I also put up 40 ears of corn: shucked it, blanched it, cut the kernels off the cob, and packed it for the freezer.
I have a similar job to do this afternoon in honor of Anti-procrastination Day. See these peaches:
They will be peeled and sliced for the freezer. We will also eat a few (but that is not included in the anti-procrastination part.)
Today is also our first day of school. So far we have done quite well. We read out Jesus being baptized by John, and practiced our memory verses after breakfast. I then started something new....working with my pre-schooler first. We talked about the letter A and he traced a couple. Then it was SugarBean’s turn. She has read to me from an easy reader and then a chapter book. We also worked on math sums, practiced the doubles facts and read 512 Ants On Sullivan Street (which we really liked). I’d like to get to History before the day is out.
Now, if I can just get the empty suitcases out to the garage I will really feel like a success 
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Aug. 24, 2008 - Menu Plan and Delicious Salad Recipe
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I really enjoyed putting this weeks menu plan together. Here's why: I have a new cookbook and I LOVE it! It is called Food to Live By and is written by Myra Goodman, co-founder of Earthbound Organic Farm.
In my previous post, I mentioned that we visited their Farm Stand in Carmel Valley, California while on vacation. It was a real treat.
I purchased the book there for the full price of $21.95, and have since found that Amazon.com has it in their Bargain Books section for $5.99. I couldn't believe it!
As you can probably tell, I highly recommend this book. In fact, I just ordered two so I can share them with friends and family...I’m wondering it I should go back and order some more.
As with any new cookbook, I have poured over it’s pages and found lots of recipes to try. Most of the meals for this week come from Food to Live By (FTLB). I can’t wait to try each and every one.
Sunday - California Salad (recipe at the end of this post).
Monday - Tropical Chicken (recipe from The Schoolhouse Planner - review coming soon).
You can find this recipe on page 12 of their preview pages.
Tuesday - Corn Chowder (FTLB, page 29)
Wednesday - Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes (FTLB, page 248), grilled steak, corn on the cob, baby carrots.
Thursday - Spaghetti Bolognese (FTLB, page 195)
Friday - Beans and Corn Bread
Saturday - Farm Stand Spinach Cannelloni (FTLB, page 194)
As promised, here is a delcious salad recipe. I have made it twice this week. It really is yummy!
California Salad
This recipe is based on one found in Food to Live By . I’m writing it the way I made it, so if you have the book it will be a little different.
5 or 6 cups lettuce or mixed baby greens
1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 cup lemon vinaigrette (recipe follows)
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ ripe avocado, sliced
A few pieces of dried mango sliced into small pieces(Food to Live By uses 8 dried apricots)
1. Place lettuce or greens in bowl along with the tarragon. Toss to combine. Add 3 Tablespoons of lemon vinaigrette. Toss to coat the leaves.
2. Sprinkle almonds, mango slices and cheese on top of the greens.
(The sliced almonds can be toasted very quickly and easily - just place in a skillet in a single layer and stir occasionally over medium heat. It should only take 5 to 10 minutes for them to turn a light brown. These are yummy with almost any salad.)
3. Add sliced avocado.
4. Serve immediately.
Lemon Vinaigrette
1/3 cup plus 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Add all ingredients to a glass jar. Close lid tightly. Shake to combine.
Vinaigrette keeps in refrigerator for about one week.
Let me know if you try it.
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Have a happy week,
Stacy
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Aug. 23, 2008 - Cookbook ALERT!
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I was hoping to write an 'I’m home' post ....but came across a super deal and had to share it!
While on vacation we stopped in at the Earthbound Organic Farm. I was really excited to visit them because I have purchased Earthbound Farm products many times.
I decided to purchase their cookbook, Food to Live By, for full price...which is not typical for me (hey, it is signed by the author). Every recipe looked SO good. It is full of beautiful pictures and wonderful information. With each page I thought, “Yum.” I usually like to make a list of recipes to try from a new cookbook, except with this one it would be almost the whole book!
Today I checked it out on amazon.com and found that it is on sale for the bargain price of $5.99 (Full price is $21.95).
I’m buying a couple to give to friends.
Unlike some other organic cookbooks, this one is not full of strange ingredients that are hard to find. Just good, hearty, meals.
If you have any interest in natural, healthy, nutritious food, this book should be on your bookshelf. Just check out the reviews on Amazon....30 readers gave it 5 stars and one gave it 4. It has already become one of my favorites.
Tomorrow I’ll share a recipe for a delicious salad from this book. Here is a sneak peek:
This week I'll be making Maple Almond Granola, Sweet Corn Chowder, and Farm Stand Spinach Cannelloni.
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Aug. 16, 2008 - Scripture Memorization
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The following was originally posted on Feb. 8, 2007. I have been thinking a lot about it lately and wanted to re-post the article.....
It is wonderful how easily young children can memorize scripture. Before our children were born we decided that their first Bible verse would be, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" Genesis 1:1. In fact, my husband spoke those very words to my daughter on the day of her birth! We believe knowing and understanding that God is the creator of all things is foundational. The rest of what we know and believe about the Bible and the world comes from that truth. It influences our decisions and actions as well as our behavior and conduct.
Over the past few years (and especially this last one) we have helped our daughter learn a number of memory verses that we felt were applicable to her. Verses such as: "Children, obey your parents" (Ephesians 6:1), "Be kind to one another" (Ephesians 4:32), "Do not lie" (Colossians 3:9).
Recently I came across a verse that spoke about God’s nature. I love it when scripture describes God. Especially when He describes Himself. It is awesome. I cannot remember what verse it was, but it sent my mind racing. I began to wonder why my children would want to adhere to those verses they had learned without first knowing the love of God. Did they seem to be "rules" alone? I am not sure of the answer to that question. But I do know that when one knows God intimately and believes in His power, judgment, justice and love, he or she will be more apt to obey Him. We want to please those we love.
I talked with my husband about this and asked if he could think of a few verses that talked about WHO God is and WHAT He is like. He said he had a bunch! As you can imagine, I was really pleased with that answer 
I wanted to share the list of verses with you. My children will still memorize verses such as, "Children obey your parents", but I will include more from this list at first because I truly believe it will build a good foundation for them(and for me too). We could really think of learning these verses as "getting to know God".
Here it is:
(All verses are quoted from the New American Version)
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Exodus 34:6
Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth.
Numbers 23:19
"God is not a man, that He should lie,
Nor a son of man, that He should repent;
Has He said, and will He not do it?
Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?"
Deuteronomy 4:39
"Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. "
1 Samuel 2:2
There is no one holy like the LORD,
Indeed, there is no one besides You,
Nor is there any rock like our God
Psalm 33:4-5
For the word of the LORD is upright,
And all His work is done in faithfulness.
He loves righteousness and justice;
The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD
Psalm 111:3-4
Splendid and majestic is His work,
And His righteousness endures forever.
He has made His wonders to be remembered;
The LORD is gracious and compassionate
Psalm 116:5
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous;
Yes, our God is compassionate.
Psalm 139:7-8
Where can I go from Your Spirit?
Or where can I flee from Your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, You are there;
If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, You are there.
Proverbs 3:19
The LORD by wisdom founded the earth,
By understanding He established the heavens.
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
Watching the evil and the good.
Isaiah 40:28
Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth
Does not become weary or tired
His understanding is inscrutable.
Isaiah 43:10b-11
You are My witnesses," declares the LORD,
"And My servant whom I have chosen,
So that you may know and believe Me
And understand that I am He
Before Me there was no God formed,
And there will be none after Me.
"I, even I, am the LORD,
And there is no savior besides Me.
Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the high and exalted One
Who lives forever, whose name is Holy,
"I dwell on a high and holy place,
And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit
In order to revive the spirit of the lowly
And to revive the heart of the contrite.
Jeremiah 10:10a
But the LORD is the true God;
He is the living God and the everlasting King.
At His wrath the earth quakes,
And the nations cannot endure His indignation
Jeremiah 32:17
"Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You..."
Luke 1:37
For nothing will be impossible with God."
John 4:24
"God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
Acts 10:34-35
Opening his mouth, Peter said: "I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him. "
Acts 17:24
The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands;
1 Timothy 1:17
"Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen"
Hebrews 4:13
And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.
Hebrews 6:18
So that by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us.
1 Peter 1:17
"If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth"
1 John 1:5
This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
1 John 4:8
The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
Revelation 1:8
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Aug. 7, 2008 - Happenings....
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Hello!
I am currently on vacation which is why there is little to nothing happening here on this blog.
Right before I left, Ali designed this new template for me! I love it. Thanks Ali. I highly recommend Ali for any template needs you may have. She is wonderful to work with!
You might also notice that the name of this blog is no longer, Teaching Diligently. I felt that it did not fit most of the posts I write. I learn a lot more than I teach. And write a lot more about cooking that teaching.
So, the new name, Delighting in the Days, fits where I am right now. I am striving to delight in all things. To pay attention to the little things that make up daily living. To enjoy my children. To cherish the moments I have with them. This is not something I always do...just learning and trying.
There is a lot of fixing that needs to be done with my categories...they need to be organized and I also need to create a few pages for links and such. I'll get to that soonish.
Thanks for stopping by.
And remember to Delight in the Days.....
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Jul. 6, 2008 - Lemon-Lime Sugar Scrub
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Lemon- Lime Sugar Scrub
1/3 cup virgin coconut oil
2 cups sugar
20 drops lime essential oil
3-5 drops lemon essential oil
3 drops orange essential oil
3 drops bergamot essential oil
½ teaspoon green sugar sprinkles
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
(May substitute Safflower, Jojoba or Avocado oil.
Or make a mix of a few of these to add up to ½ cup)
1. Mix all ingredients, except for olive oil, in a large bowl.
2. Gradually add olive until you reach the desired consistency.
3. Put in a pretty jar!
4. Scrub on desired area and rinse off with water.
Is especially useful to aid in the sloughing of dead skin...back of arms, hands etc.
5. Enjoy the refreshing fragrance of lemon and lime.
This recipe was adapted from Babean's Lime Mint Sugar Scrub.
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Jul. 4, 2008 - Happy 4th of July!
Posted in Cooking and Baking
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Above is a picture of the Fruited Cheesecake Flag we made for today.
The kids helped with the crust and the blue part of the flag.
It would look so much prettier if it was on something other than a cookie sheet,
but I don't have any 13" x 18" serving platters. It still tastes good 
Have a happy day!
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About Me
I am an Australian married to an American, currently living in the U.S.A.
As a new homeschooling mum, I am learning how to follow God's words in Deut. 6:6-7:
"These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up."
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