Friday, March 28, 2014

How to Sort and Clean Dry Beans - Pictorial

For some, making beans from scratch seems a daunting and complicated task.  Over the next few days, I'll show you how to make delicious, healthy beans from scratch!  Say goodbye to canned beans forever.  Today, I will start by showing how to sort and clean beans. 

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Teeth, the Tooth Fairy, and Trust

Teeth, the Tooth Fairy, and Trust - Homemaking Simplified

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This week, our eldest daughter lost her first tooth. It was a reminder of the short time we have with our babies.  With this reminder came the reality that my eldest "baby" is becoming a big girl who is formulating opinions, experiences, and expectations based on past experiences. 

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Eight Reasons I Don't Share My Faith

Dear Christian,
Do you ever share your faith and hope in Christ?  I am not talking about cornering people and declaring their imminent demise and judgement, but sharing your blessed hope in the age to come.



Monday, March 10, 2014

Delicious but Simple Five Ingredient Garlic Mashed Potatoes from Scratch


Mashed Potatoes from Scratch

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My family and I love potatoes.  Really, we love potatoes.  Because we eat them so frequently, and because the are a root vegetable--that is, they grow underground soaking in everything from the soil, not just onto its skins, but into its flesh--we buy organic.  Mashed potatoes are a family favorite that are sure to complement most any meal.  Here is a quick and easy recipe that uses only 5 ingredients!

Simple Five Ingredient Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

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Friday, March 7, 2014

Currently for Sale at PsalmBaby on Etsy- Coupon Code

I have been sewing since I was very young.  It is my favorite creative outlet.  I love making things for my kids and for others' kids.  Among my favorite things to make are hybrid fitted cloth diapers.  I have been making them for over 5 years.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Free Pancakes Today at IHOP




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Today only, free short stack (3 pancakes) at IHOP. 
It gets pretty busy on National Pancake day, so if you are hoping to make it out, I recommend going early or at an off time.

If you are like me and would rather avoid the crowds and just cook at home, check out my whole-wheat pancake recipe

Sunday, March 2, 2014

According to the Bible, I Am...


I saw a photo on Pinterest that I really have not been able to get out of my mind.  It is a picture of a little girl with a hand written poster with two columns.  One column states, "According to religion I am: -broken -flawed -sinful -dumb -weak -nothing" (sic.).  The other column states, "According to science I am: -full of wonder -smart -a great learner -beautiful -potential for greatness" (sic.).

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