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    I wanted to post a couple of recipes for THC, so here you go! My kids love ranch salad dressing, but they all will eat spinach and/or pasta salad with this, too: Dressing for Spinach Salad 3T olive oil 2T veg oil 2T red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp salt I received this recipe originally as a dressing for a Spinach Pasta Salad. The ratio was 8 oz. pasta, 4c spinach, 4 slices cooked & crumbled bacon, and 6 oz. mozzarella cheese. We now use it for any spinach salad. The kids love black olives and most of us love tomatoes on it. ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦
I thought I'd better get you a dessert this time:Rich Chocolate Chip Toffee BarsIngredients:
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Thanks for stopping by! If you'd like to tell us about your family, farm, kitchen or crafts, click on the rooster above!Be blessed, Danielle |
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I knew when I first heard about Homeschooling ABCs from Knowledge Quest that it would be a great program. Knowledge Quest (KQ) specializes in history and geography curricula; they’re a company that would rather offer quality than quantity. We own and use a few KQ products, and I feel I’ve gotten to “know” them through Terri’s blog; I’ve also heard KQ mentioned here and there in the homeschool arena, so I just knew Homeschooling ABCs would be an excellent program.
I had a friend beginning to homeschool this year who I thought could benefit from Homeschooling ABCs, but I hadn’t personally seen the program to explain it to her; I couldn’t recommend something from only my “gut instinct” or intuition, could I? So, I was quite excited when I received Homeschooling ABCs to review for The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew. And I was right: it’s a great product for new homeschoolers; my friend would really have benefited. I think anyone, new or "seasoned," could glean much from this program, especially those who are struggling with direction or organization for their homeschool and for those who (like me a few years ago) are transitioning from “traditional” or boxed curriculum to eclectic homeschooling.
Todd and Terri Johnson really want to get us on the right path. They encourage us to make sure the Bible is the foundation of what we’re doing, along with simply enjoying our children. They don’t tell us we have to do it their way but guide and prepare us. They don’t overwhelm us with information, but equip us by sharing information in a well-organized manner and getting us in touch with other quality Christian Homeschool companies. To check out a sample lesson plus a 5-day mini class click HERE.
Thanks, Todd and Terri! |
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 I know this post may describe many homeschoolers, but I thought I'd write it anyway! I was inspired by my 9-month-old, as I showed him the end table with a door underneath that holds our many board books. He began pulling out books, stopping at the Usborne Touchy-Feely books; he was really enjoying them! My husband and I both love to read, though we obviously don't do a lot of leisure/fiction reading nowadays. We read the Bible, read a bit of what's going on in the world, and read about and for homeschooling. I guess you'd say our reading is purposeful. But we have a lot of books available to all of us, and I believe we are passing along a love for reading and learning to our children. Our oldest (17) loves to read, though he doesn't pursue that interest as much these days. We've purchased hard back copies of the novels he enjoys, and Grandpa Hull has built him a bookshelf, in order to provide him with something for the future. We've already gotten him a book as a gift for Christmas. Our 10-year-old daughter has become an avid reader; she especially loves Marguerite Henry's "Misty books" and re-reads them whenever we haven't supplied her with something new! She's often happy to read to her siblings, just because she can, which can be especially helpful for me. She also does devotions on her own now, too. Our 8-year-old son says "I can't read," but it's just that he isn't a confident reader, yet. He'll pick up any book around here, to look at pictures and decipher what he can, and he loves to read the sports page. He and the two "little girls" (6 & 3) love to be read to. They all enjoy "reading" a book after it's been read to them several times. Rhyming books also make them feel like they're able to read. We can't be around to read or make sure the kids are reading, but we can provide the opportunity and materials. And all of the children are enjoying listening to audios: Jonathan Park and downloads from HomeschoolFreebieoftheDay.com. They're getting Adventures in Odyssey for Christmas, too! You'll have to check out the "Listening to Learn" e-book from the hostess of this meme, Amy! ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ Post your own Mondays on Mothering (a meme for you), telling what you enjoy about mothering, then link back to Bow of Bronze. And please check out my WORLD magazine giveaway! Blessings, Danielle |
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I haven't participated in THC for awhile, so I thought I'd better get with it and share some recipes! First, I want to share my brilliant idea (LOL) of "Single-serving mulled apple cider." I just love warm cider, but no one else around here really does. A friend gave me some of her homemade apple juice, not cider, and I wanted to spice it up. I grabbed a Celestial Seasonings Mandarin Orange Spice tea bag and steeped it in my warmed juice, and it was fabulous! I'm out of juice and cider right now, so the best I can get is a warm apple cider candle! Next is one of the the recipes I'll be making 2-3 times over the next 2 weeks for: our church's Thanksgiving carry-in; my husband's family Thanksgiving, because his Grandma really likes it; then maybe my family Thanksgiving. Crunch-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
I think this is really a dessert, not a "vegetable" side dish! I always bake my own sweet potatoes (3-5 pounds), then follow the rest of the recipe, but I'll write it for you as written in the cook book. 2 cans (16 oz. each) sweet potatoes, undrained 1/4 cup melted butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs, well beaten 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla topping: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup chopped nuts In a saucepan, heat undrained potatoes to the boiling point. Drain. Mash potatoes with butter. Add remaining ingredients and blend well. Turn into a 9-inch square glass baking dish. For Topping: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, flour and cinnamon. Heat gently over medium heat. Remove from stove and stir in nuts. Spread over sweet potatoes. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Can be made ahead. Serves 10 to 12. If you bake fresh sweet potatoes yourself, do them ahead of time so they have time to cool, so you can peel them. You can always peel, dice and boil them instead of baking. When we're taking this away from home, I've put it in the crock pot to keep warm after baking it. Thanks for stopping by! If you'd like to tell us about your family, farm, kitchen or crafts, click on the rooster above! Be blessed, Danielle |
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We live in a fairly conservative part of the country, but our neighboring city that puts out the "big" Sunday paper doesn't seem to understand that. We tolerated their biased coverage of the election, but last Sunday they printed two long articles from the LA Times. These were very sad, rather disgusting (bottom-line: ungodly) articles. So, goodbye Sunday paper: no sports page, no coupons, no more liberal media in our home. The subscription we will continue to receive is to the Christian news magazine WORLD. We had incorporated WORLD magazine into our homeschool with our highschooler. It helps us to better understand and explain current events from a Biblical worldview, which doesn't leave room for wishy-washy opinions! There were a few times we had our son compare articles, one from WORLD and one from the newspaper, so he could see the bias for himself. There are political cartoons to analyze and many discussions sparked. Since we're going to save some money by not subscribing to our "local" newspaper, we want to bless someone with 6 months of WORLD magazine! U.S. readers only; new subscribers only, sorry. Please visit WORLD to sign up for their 4 free issues, then come back here and leave a comment and your first name, at least. And you must leave me a way to contact you! I will draw a winner on Monday, December 22nd, so you can give this as a gift to your hubby if you'd like! The winner will then need to give me their subscription information so I can pay for their subscription. If you read the fine print at WORLD, you will see that I actually pay for the "free" issues when I continue the subscription for the winner. The winner receives 6 months (12 issues) total, not 6 months plus the 4 issues. Sound good?! I sure hope so!
Blessings, Danielle |
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Caedon (8) is usually up first; he often makes it downstairs in time to see his Daddy before he goes to work. I'm glad they get some one-on-one time. Caedon is such a great worker; he often has his morning chores done before everyone is downstairs. ♦♦♦ Sometimes Miss Regan (3) comes and gets into bed with me, and if it's dark enough, we get some cuddling time. Of course, sometimes she's one of the reasons I'm awake in the night! ♦♦♦ At some point I hear the baby, 9-month-old Josiah, and he quietly plays or is visited by a sibling. Since he's still nursing in the night, he's not demanding (hungry) in the morning, and I love to lay and hear him play and guess who's playing with him. ♦♦♦ That's often Miss Eden (6); she can be very quiet while playing by herself, yet be the loudest during play with others! She tends to be quiet in the mornings, fortunately. ♦♦♦ Then there's my Greatest Helper Ever, Miss Sierra (10), who would be our night owl if we let her stay up as late as she wanted to. She likes to help around the house and visit after the others go to bed, but she especially likes to read, read, read. I'm shocked if I don't have to wake her up; she's rarely downstairs before me and the baby. Our morning routine is that we eat breakfast together, otherwise a child would eat any where from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; then you never know when lunch requests are going to start! Sometimes I don't get to eat with the kids if I'm busy with the baby, but I love it when we eat together and talk. Once we did devotions during breakfast, and I really enjoyed that, as I felt they were listening better! I'm hoping when I'm allowed to get more than 2 hours of sleep at one time, I can start getting up before the kids to have breakfast and devotions ready for them. ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ Post your own Mondays on Mothering (a meme for you), telling what you enjoy about mothering, then link back to Bow of Bronze.
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We are so thankful to have received these books from Salem Ridge Press! My dd10 read The American Twins of the Revolution by Lucy Fitch Perkins and Mary Jane - Her Book by Clara Ingram Judson in one day each, and it took me a bit longer to read Glaucia the Greek Slave by Emma (Dixon) Leslie! Salem Ridge Press is "a publishing company, established in November, 2005, dedicated to bringing back quality children’s books of the 1800’s and early 1900’s for a new generation of readers." With such a voracious 10-year-old reader, it is hard for the Daddy and me to preview every book that comes along, so we are in love with these books because we know we can trust them! Yes, I am raving about them; I don't do this with all of my reviews, trust me! And the first book our daughter read was historical fiction; actually, she wanted to read the book I was reading first! I may ask her to read Mary Jane to her siblings, as it is for younger readers and would fit beautifully as a read-aloud. My daughter explained that she enjoyed the excitement and ending of The American Twins. Apparently, she enjoys action and adventure, but I appreciate that these books are without the graphic descriptions that current-day books and movies contain. I feel our children need to know what is going on in our world and learn how to process that in light of God's Word, instead of being side-tracked by shock-value, losing their innocence, then responding emotionally (crying, feeling embarassed or unsettled). I am so blessed when I read fiction where the characters are actually praying, seeking the Lord, and ministering or witnessing to others about the Lord. That's what the Emma Leslie Church History Series books are doing, along with telling the culture and Christian "temperature" of the time. Daniel Mills, the founder of Salem Ridge Press, is fulfilling his desire of republishing these old books, and I believe fulfilling the purpose of this scripture at their site: Whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8). ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ There is also a wishlist available at their site; fill out five books you would like, e-mail it to a family member and you're entered to win them all! Go check them out! Blessings, Danielle
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Posted in Mondays on Mothering
I just love to rock a baby or toddler. It can be difficult to find quiet time around here during the day, but the rule is not to bother Mommy while she's putting the baby to sleep! I think it's such a great opportunity to pray and sing a praise song, in place of old-fasioned lullabies. It really helps me to stay focused on the Lord and have His peace in our home. And please don't ask me to watch your baby and lay him down while he's awake or let him cry it out; I just can't do it! The current song we're rocking to is "Holy and Anointed One," lyrics by John Barnett; I have it here at my blog. Jesus, Jesus For the last two girls our main "lullaby" was a favorite of our Bible study teacher's wife. She shared how it ministered to her when it rained after their house fire. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus I also like to sing "I Love You, Lord" by Laurie Klein: I love You Lord Take joy, my King ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ Post your own Mondays on Mothering (a meme for you), telling what you enjoy about mothering, then link back to Bow of Bronze. Maybe I'll get mine done on Monday, one of these days! Blessings, Danielle | |
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The first Creation Science book I purchased for homeschooling was Creation Science: A Study Guide to Creation by Felice Gerwitz and Jill Whitlock; I learned as much as my son did! When I heard Mrs. Gerwitz was teaming up with Cindy Rushton for an online Creation Science Seminar, I just knew we had to attend! My 10-year-old daughter and I enjoyed the class immensely. Then, to top things off, we received a copy of The Missing Link: FOUND by Mrs. Gerwitz and her daughter to review as part of "TOS Homeschool Crew." My daughter read the book in 2 days; I think it would have only taken her one day, but I must have had some other activities she had to do! It took me longer, as I have a few more demands on my time! The book was an easy read; it had action and adventure, and we both learned more about the debate between Creation and evolution. I liked that the story centered around 3 cousins: there were no boyfriend/girlfriend situations, no giggling about other characters being cute; and I appreciated that prayer and talking about the Lord were normal, every day parts of their lives. My daughter loves the Jonathan Park CD's, so I asked her for some comparison and contrast. All I really got from that request was that both stories have a character who believes in evolution, and the main characters are trying to tell him about Creation and witness about God. That works for me! I think that is teaching her something valuable, in-line with the Bible! So, if you'd like your own copy of The Missing Link: FOUND, please leave us a comment! And don't forget to leave me a way to contact you; I've had trouble contacting my winners! Blessings, Danielle |
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The talk amongst "The Crew" was that many wanted to save the nativity for Christmas, but since we had to review it before then we'd have just hand it over to the kiddos! My dd10 gladly accepted our newly arrived package as I went to put the baby to bed. All the pieces were nestled in that plastic so they don't get loose in the box, and the kids were excitedly popping them out when I returned. The kids (10, 8, 6, 3) all enjoyed it, though the 6 and 3 year-olds played with it the longest. My kids have always liked to play with "people" from any sets they receive. They mix and match Little People, Veggie Tales, and now this set to act out stories. Dd 3 has played with the nativity every day when we do devotions. I think they all will continue to play with this and would enjoy the other Biblical character figurines and even the larger "dolls." The one2believe website offers parent resources and a kids' corner, and I appreciate being able to support a Christian company. I'm also glad we have this, as they won't be as tempted to play with my breakable nativity set at Christmas ;-) Thanks for stopping by! Danielle |
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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 Our Pastor used that scripture on Sunday, and he talked about honor. I'm a word person: I've always loved spelling and word meanings, and in college I loved phonetics and linguisitcs. So, when Pastor gave definitions for honor and dishonor it got me - first in the gut, then in the heart. I'm not sure the full definitions he gave, but it was as simple as: dishonor is treating someone as ordinary, so honor would be treating them as precious. And he made a point to say how those sitting next to us are the ones we most often dishonor. Ouch! On Sunday, I asked my hubby to forgive me, as I realized I often treated him as ordinary. And I also talked to my oldest son on Sunday, as I didn't know when I'd get a chance to have a "serious" talk with him again. But on Monday, I sat down with the littles to do devotions, and I pulled out my Bible and went to that verse up above. And I talked to them about honor and what Pastor had explained. They all stayed seated around, but I took each one's face in my hands and told them I was sorry (naming something specific I struggled with that child on) and that I had failed to treat him or her as someone special to me. Of course, I was crying, and they were all trying not to. There was no giggling by this point. And I told each one that I loved him or her and that he/she was very precious to me. I also took this as a chance to verbally tell them that no matter what ever happened, their Daddy and I would always love them and pray for them, no matter what. I don't think any one ever told me that growing up, and I want to know that they know - no matter what! I have been so humbled lately that the Lord will continue to teach me and give me a second chance. I so need His grace. And I appreciate it! Danielle Visit Mondays on Mothering to share what you enjoy about mothering. |
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I hadn’t heard of Homeschool Library Builder, but I am so glad I received the opportunity to review their site for The Old Schoolhouse Crew! They have everything from board books for the babies to beautiful hardcover classics; DK, Kingfisher and Usborne; American Girl and Marguerite Henry; and Christian fiction. Many of the books are new from publishers’ remainders and overstocks. This will now be the site I go to first when I'm looking for a used or out-of-print book. The selection and prices are some of the best I've seen; they ship via Media Mail, too. The website is easy to use with sections for specials, clearance and new arrivals; also a search button, so you’re not scrolling through hundreds of books. It is categorized very well.
They offer a free membership where you can earn points to spend on free books by making purchases and telling friends about the site. Their motto is true: "Fill Your Bookshelves without Emptying Your Wallet" and right now they’re having a Big Bin Blow Out Sale!
I am looking forward to purchasing from their site as soon as I can honestly tell the principal that I really need something ;-) For more reviews, check out TOS Homeschool Crew! Blessings, Danielle |
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I committed to enjoy my children more this year, and I know the only one who can help you attain new goals concerning the heart is the Lord. I have made it a goal to have more fun, to appreciate their goofy humor and to just laugh more! My morning prayers often include "Help me to have fun with my kids today, Lord." What have I been enjoying? Caedon's attempts to joke and "play" on words; Eden and Regan giggling together like sisters should; Sierra being the big helper and noticing cute aspects of her younger siblings; sharing the comics and political jokes with Seth. And it's great when they "get" a joke, but I really love it when they "get" something from God; that's what I'm most in awe of. ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ Post your own Mondays on Mothering (a meme for you), telling what you enjoy about mothering, then link back to Bow of Bronze. Blessings, Danielle |
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I am going to cheat a bit and use an illustration from a friend for my post today. I have been so busy I haven't posted at all, so I want to do something! We are like a sponge when we soak in the Living Water from the Word, then later we are wrung out to refresh others. This brought to mind Proverbs 11:25. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. I love illustrations because they really stick with me and are great to use with the kids. You can place a sponge in a bowl and pour some water on the sponge, explaining this is how much we're refreshed from a sermon; then let the kids try to squeeze it out. Then show how much we're refreshed when we are soaking in the Word daily. Then let them squeeze it out! And as a wife and mother, this illustration shows us that we can't continually be wrung out to nothing, if we don't commit to being refreshed. We must have time in the Word or we'll be tired, grouchy Mamas! Please say a prayer for my friend, Jayne, who gave me the idea for this post. She works with a people group here in the U.S. who are mostly Muslim; she teaches English, often working with the women and children during the week. She prays specifically for their hearts to be softened/prepared to accept Jesus. Blessings, Danielle |
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1. Favorite Smell? spicy candles and anything with cinnamon 3. Favorite Color? Red 4. Favorite Drink? warm apple cider; hot tea with honey 5. Favorite Treat? Marshmallows roasted over a fire; I'd rather have a fire in the fall than summer. 6. Favorite Place to go? My yard and neighborhood. 7. Favorite Candy? These new candy apple flavor candy corns! 8. Favorite Movie to watch? I was thinking about that the other day - a Fall movie the whole family could watch - suggestions? 9. Favorite Clothing to wear? My navy blue zip up sweater with hood. 10. Favorite Outdoor Activity? Walking around our neighborhood and raking. 11. Favorite Football Team? Sorry, not a one. 12. Favorite Fall Holiday? Probably my birthday ;-) And Thanksgiving, but it's so over-looked by Christmas. 13. Favorite Haunted place? you know haunted means “frequently visited”? Thanks, Miss Jocelyn, because I didn't know that. Again, I'll have to say our yard and neighborhood. 14. Favorite Food at Thanksgiving Dinner? Sweet Potato casserole 17. Favorite Fall Memory? Going back to the woods at my grandparents. My Grandpa had a little lean-to we could visit with a fire pit, and we always had a Fall church party there, hayride and all. 18. Favorite Fall Sight? The trees changing and especially when the sun hits the leaves and they glisten! 19. Overall Favorite thing about Fall? The crispness in the air. 20. Overall Favorite Season? Fall, definitely! Tell us about your Fall Favourites! Blessings, Danielle |
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Now that I've got your attention, I must say that I'm not expecting a baby, but I am learning about what God expects from me and what I can expect from God; I must let all my other expectations go. I received an e-mail devotional about forgiveness, then my favorite blog/website had an article about forgiveness, then my pastor preached a sermon on forgiveness that also touched on anger. Hmmm...I obviously was checking in with God on this! And I realized that I didn't really have a forgiveness problem but an expectation problem. I would get frustrated, even angry, when my expectations weren't being met! Oh, I dealt with this before, acknowleding it, confessing it and putting a stop to it, but I've let it creep back in. I am thankful that God is so faithful to remind us and lead us where we need to be. First, He led me to pray more for the people I was expecting from. Whether my expectations are realistic or not, I need to pray for them, which in turn improves my attitude towards them. If the person is saved, I can pray about what to say to them. Is there teaching, rebuking, correcting (2 Timothy 3:16) that needs to be done? If the person is unsaved, I would say that is the obvious prayer; and what can I do to witness to them? Ultimately, this is about changing me in order to be more useful to Him. Oh, and if it's my children? We are responsible to train and teach our children, so we need to know what to realistically expect from them at each age. We need to decide, along with Hubby, what that is for our household. If you don't know where to start, get information from a godly person you trust. Two books I've found to be Biblically based and helpful are Hints on Child Training by H. Clay Trumbull and To Train Up a Child by the Pearls. I struggle with knowing how good of a job to expect at what age; a friend reminded me that children need to see the job done the correct way before they will know what a good, completed job is. If I haven't modeled the correct, completed task for them, then taught them how to achieve it, I am having unrealistic expectations of my children. So, what can we expect from God? There are laws of reaping and sowing in the Bible, but I want to avoid a theological discussion here. I do know we can expect love and encouragement from our Father! "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 Better yet, what does God expect from us? He expects our love: Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. Matthew 22:37 He wants us to love others the way He does! A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:34 Just loving my hubby, my kids and seeing people the way God does; I think that's what He wants me to commit to, to really "get it" deep down, in order to change me. Cindy Rushton has two great articles about love this week; what a great reminder for me! I am going to read and meditate on 1 Corinthians 13 for the next few weeks. Especially in the Amplified version: 4Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. 5It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God's love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong]. 6It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail. 7Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. 8Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end]. As for prophecy (the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose), it will be fulfilled and pass away; as for tongues, they will be destroyed and cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away [it will lose its value and be superseded by truth]. 9For our knowledge is fragmentary (incomplete and imperfect), and our prophecy (our teaching) is fragmentary (incomplete and imperfect). 10But when the complete and perfect (total) comes, the incomplete and imperfect will vanish away (become antiquated, void, and superseded). 13And so faith, hope, love abide [faith--conviction and belief respecting man's relation to God and divine things; hope--joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvation; love--true affection for God and man, growing out of God's love for and in us], these three; but the greatest of these is love. Scripture found at http://BibleGateway.com and http://blueletterbible.org/. Blessings, Danielle
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I know this recipe may not be very special, but I have fond memories of it, so it is what you get this week! I must have been around 12 when I copied this recipe down. I was at Susie's, our family friend, learning that you could make a quick bread with zucchini. Back track a bit here: Apparently, Susie dated one of my uncles, and she and my mom did not like each other. Soon thereafter, they became best of friends, and I have pictures of me as a baby at Susie's house. Susie was present at the birth of my first child. Without going into detail, now would be a great time to pray for Susie's salvation. Thanks! Zucchini Bread Makes 2 loaves (325° for one hour) or 2 dozen muffins (375° for 22 minutes). We doubled the recipe and made two loaves of bread and two dozen muffins then froze some for later. 3 eggs, beaten light & foamy 1 cup oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups peeled, grated zucchini 2-3 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups flour (we use 2 wheat, 1 white) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup nuts Beat the eggs 'til light and foamy, mix in the oil and sugar; stir in zucchini and vanilla; Mix dry ingredients in separate bowl (with a whisk), then add to previous mixture. Stir in nuts, if you like. Grease pans/tins. If you'd like to share recipes, homestead tips or something you've learned about gardening, barn animals, home-making or the outdoors, visit The Homesteading Carnival. Enjoy! Danielle
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Diana (flybaby) is the winner of Pocketful of Pinecones! Congratulations! I'll be posting another giveaway in the next week; feel free to comment and leave your e-mail address, so I can notify you when I post the giveaway. Tell me what you'd like to win---with maybe the age range of your kids and subject you need info on, as I can't go buy the specific book you want - hehe ;-) Blessings, Danielle |
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I'm finally getting to The Homesteading Carnival. I had misconceptions about what it was before Miss Jocelyn explained it to me; I thought I had to live in the country and really be homesteading! Fortunately, no, so here I am! My friend, Kattie, and I made this a few weeks ago; alas, I have no pictures, but I didn't want to put it off any longer! Zesty Salsa We received the tomatoes and peppers for free! The tomatoes were from a friend of a friend who had already canned approximately 100 quarts, and the peppers were from my Uncle Ben, who had 86 various pepper plants! What a blessing! Thank you! We used a combination of Jalapeños and Hungarian Hot Wax. There's some great safety information at Pepper Fool about brining, pickling and canning with peppers. We found some great information at this food preservation site about acidity levels in canning tomatoes vs. salsa, which explains why recipes use so much vinegar or lemon juice, and knowing if you need to use a pressure canner instead of a hot water bath. Truth be told, we didn't find all of this great information until afterwards, so our hot water bathed salsa is in our refrigerators, just to be safe! Live, study, and learn! Blessings, Danielle
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I am so excited about "attending" the Creation Science for Kids classes with Felice Gerwitz! This is one of Cindy Rushton's Talk-a-Latte online seminars, and it just so happens to coincide with our planned schooling. One of the great things about these seminars is when you purchase your "ticket" you have access to them "forever," so if the original presentation doesn't work with your schedule, you can participate when it's convenient for you. These classes are going to be live on Monday mornings for the next six weeks, are for K-8 kids and their parents, and cost $29.95. You'll have access to the Membership Site with audio and print downloads and science experiments! Check it out for all the details! These seminars are so worth the time and money investment, and we are looking forward to participating in this first-time class for kids! Onto the giveaway: Again, I am asking you to go check out some information in order to enter! I am giving away a lightly used copy of Karen Andreola's Pocketful of Pinecones! This is a beautiful book about Nature Study written as a diary. Please check out one of the links above then comment back here. You get a second entry if you actually purchase anything (seminar or e-book) through one of those links; tell me what you purchased. And please leave your name and an e-mail or blog address when you comment, so I can contact you! This is open to everyone, everywhere (we'll pay for the shipping) until Monday, September 22nd at Noonish (I can't keep track of all the time zones!). Thanks for stopping by! Blessings, Danielle |