Recently I received a copy of The 12 Days of Christmas A Guide to an Old Tradition with a New Purpose. Over the Thanksgiving week-end I had a chance to review this gem. When I opened the book all I could think about was the familiar song and 12 more good things to do before […]
Archives for November 2009
Thankful for Thanksgiving
November 26, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday of the whole year because it lacks major commercialization and gives us a family day to spend together remembering all the blessings God has poured out, many 0f which we have either long since forgotten or easily taken for granted. I have not always been thankful for thorns in […]
Catalog #40 and Recipe Book
November 24, 2009 by · 3 Comments
Ed Note: It has been nearly 20 months since my husband Duane passed away. At last, with God’s help and a terrific printer, Rita Lang, Catalog #40 and Recipes is ready! Download Catalog #40 Here Now Please write to me with your comments: marilyn@urbanhomemaker.com or post a comment!
The First Thanksgiving – an Historical Perspective and Contest
November 18, 2009 by · 49 Comments
Ed Note: According to apronmemories.com here is a huge reason to not only be humbled but exceedingly thankful to our Puritan ancestors as we prepare for the big day. “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for if we do not give up we will reap a harvest of righteousness.” I am so grateful […]
Getting Federalized Health Care Straight
November 15, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
The following excerpt was in our paper last week under the “You Said It Column.” These are comments phoned into the paper. No names are used. This is from the Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 edition of the Grand Junction Sentinel. “Let me get this straight: We’re going to pass a health care plan, written by […]
Three Cookbooks for the Price of Two
November 14, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
THREE FOR THE PRICE OF TWO Gifts for all occasions for just under $10.00 each and the shipping is free! Spiral Bound, Plastic Splash Cover Cookbooks Coupons codes: Buy Three get One Free – BTGO, Buy Four Get Two Free – BSGT Buy Six Get Three Free – BNGT I like to get as much […]
Hearth and Home – Thanksgiving Preparations
November 14, 2009 by · 1 Comment
It’s not too early to plan the big Thanksgiving Feast. Be sure to get out your recipes and buy as many ingredients ahead of the big rush as possible. Even if you aren’t hosting the Thanksgiving Dinner, you might want to cook a turkey yourself, just for your family, just for the leftovers. First of […]
Government Health Care is Not a Done Deal
November 11, 2009 by · 2 Comments
Dear friends, I don’t normally like to post on political topics, but mandatory government health care is such a major intrusion on our freedom and our finances I can not in good conscience remain silent. Since Duane and I have been self-employed for about 17 years, we have had to seek out alternative “health insurance” […]
Unto Him Who is Able
November 2, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Friday, I prepared my Sunday School lesson for parents of teens based on the scripture, Ephesians 3:20: Now unto Him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us…Unto Him be the glory! As a parent or mother, a wife, business person, […]