I was reminded about how fragile life can be again this morning. I received an email from a friend telling me about a homeschool mom of seven, a friend I had lost touch with, who suddenly had a heart attack and died two weeks after the birth of her 7th child. This dear momma has […]
Archives for November 2007
Mama’s Apron
November 19, 2007 by · 1 Comment
I’ve completed a vintage fabric apron using the pattern found in The Apron Book. I was inspired by both the book and the poem Mama’s Apron reprinted below. This poem captures the essence of a home and family centered life. National TIE ONE ON DAY, the brainchild of EllynAnne Geisel, author of The Apron Book, […]
Organic or Frozen, Which Turkey is Best?
November 16, 2007 by · 3 Comments
My state newspaper, The Denver Post, published an article about Organic, natural birds versus the standard frozen turkeys found in our local grocery stores including the famed Butterball. Which turkey won the judges vote? Is it a no-brainer? “The big surprise”, writes food editor Kristen Browning-Blas, “is that the organic and natural birds fared so […]
Do the Next Thing
November 16, 2007 by · 3 Comments
I learned years ago from Elisabeth Elliot, that when you are tired, discouraged, exhausted, confused, whatever, to do the next thing. This simple advise has carried me through many a trial and many difficulties. I just learned this phrase is based on a poem by an author unknown. I found the poem reprinted in Passionate […]
Thanksgiving Day Count Down
November 16, 2007 by · 2 Comments
Here is a suggested Thanksgiving Timeline: By Saturday: Have your menu selected. Get your turkey purchased. The experts suggest you allow four to five days for thawing in the refrigerator. I think it takes longer depending on the size of the bird. Plan and make the centerpiece. Order fresh flowers ahead since florists are busy! […]
Cleaning without Chemicals – Update
November 12, 2007 by · Leave a Comment
I just learned that fabric softener (which I don’t use) has many toxic chemicals in it. Here is a list of just some of the chemicals found in fabric softeners and dryer sheets: Benzyl acetate: linked to pancreatic cancer Benzyl Alcohol: Upper respiratory tract irritant Ethanol: On the environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) hazardous waste list […]
Project Laundry List advocates the humble clothes line
November 6, 2007 by · Leave a Comment
Apparently, 88 million dryers in the USA account for 6 percent of electricity consumed in US households, in fact they are the second biggest household consumer of power after, you guessed it, refrigerators. That is, according to a story in the October 28, 2007 issue of the Denver Post. Writer, Nancy Lofholm, filed a story […]
A Job or a Ministry? That is the question.
November 5, 2007 by · 11 Comments
Recently I attended a luncheon for a Christian organization where the speaker asked us if we were performing a ministry or a job? She said that Charles Spurgeon, famous 19th Century pastor wrote: “A job is a choice; a ministry is at Christ’s call.” As I pondered her thoughts, I quickly realized her questions apply […]
Pumpkin Pie Cake Dessert
November 3, 2007 by · 3 Comments
Our church has an annual Thanksgiving Dinner Potluck the Sunday before Thanksgiving. One year we catered a more elegant dinner for the whole church instead. This elegant, memorable Pumpkin Cake Dessert was served and I never forgot it. I finally obtained the recipe this year and discovered it is very easy. I hope you will […]