Getting Ready..
We haven't been blogging very faithfully these past two weeks, so I thought I would post a little update on what we have been doing. Our main activity has been…
Vanilla Bean Frappuccinos
A dear friend and I have been talking about Starbucks, and generally how we can't afford it. It is really true. Even if you can afford $4.00 for a cup…
Growing Time..
As much as we love the snowy winters here in Colorado, there is something equally exciting about our "growing season." Yesterday we were officially able to start our garden! We…
Will the Real Gentlemen Please Stand Up..
and give your seat to the lady standing... I've seen many courteous men and boys. I've equally seen, and sadly seen more often, the opposite. I'm training my boys to…
Granola
Granola is one of those recipes that's been practically beaten to death, but it's also one of the staples our family makes the most of. It kills me when I…
May Magazine Giveaway!
The May Magazine giveaway begins now! Rules on how to enter here! Remember, all entering comments must be posted here! Have a wonderful weekend! ~*~Jessica~*~ YES! You post the May…
Prayer Ignites Action
I'm sorely tempted each time I pray to wonder where it went. As the day passes, I recall my pleadings to the Lord and say, "Remember this morning Father?" The…
Delicious Whole Wheat French Bread Happened by Mistake
This morning my head wasn't at all in the baking realm so I accidentally forgot very two important ingredients to our weekly bread. The oil and honey! My delicious whole…
Invisible Blessings
This was the Elisabeth Elliot newsletter for today.. I thought I would share it here :) I love reading articles by Elisabeth Elliot, and have many of her books. I…
Faith
This was an excellent reading from Elisabeth Elliot. It takes care of putting faith in objects around us which tends to destroy our looking up toward the creator when things…
Breakfast Shortbread
This is a yummy whole wheat shortbread. We use soft white wheat, not hard. Enjoy! Makes a 9"x13" pan Chop 11 Tbsp. butter into a mixer. Add: 2 Tbsp. of…
Stuffed Bread
This is just about the best thing you can do with bread, stuff it! This recipe makes 3-4 large loaves. Cut the recipe in half for a smaller quantity. In…