tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46887530429236347552024-03-05T04:49:10.534-06:00Life With Our BlessingsLife With Our Blessings Proverbs 22:6lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-33303498589290364672012-05-27T15:44:00.000-05:002012-05-27T15:44:05.104-05:00Now Open...Etsy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I was so reluctant on opening an Etsy shop. I kept thinking to myself I can never do any of this or I am not that talented. Then in a subtle voice I heard use the gifts that I have given you. You are equipped, because it all comes from me. I knew it was Yahweh (God) right then and there talking to me.<br />
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For the past 18 months I have had several people ask how I come up with my ideas, blends, lotions and creams. I tell them that it's just my knowledge of what I know works. I know what oils, and herbs are good for what ailment so I incorporate them in our bodies healing.<br />
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About a year ago my husband asked me to keep "lotions" with different healing properties on hand. I started to, but never kept up with it or just made them when we needed them. I have done this before in the past for several family members, friends, and my clients. Last week when I heard the voice I said that is it...no more delaying. I am going to put forth my knowledge and go full force.<br />
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I opened my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NaturesWellness" target="_blank">Etsy.com shop</a>. Right now I only have a few ferments, but I am hoping to add several things for healing and natural health. These are blends that I have formulated especially for healing or ailments. I have things from cold, flu, spider bites to back spasms. I am excited to say that shop has opened. I will be adding my coconut sugar scrubs later this week. </div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-13362556560607227462012-05-24T10:30:00.000-05:002012-05-24T10:30:01.386-05:00Wordless Wednesday 5/23<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I love the idea of Wordless Wednesday that the Natural Parent's Network does. Each week they have a different theme on what you can submit for your Wordless Wednesday. It consists of a caption and a photo. The photo can be anything. I love the idea, because it gives me a great way to document different stages in our children's lives.<br />
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This week's topic is Fashion Sense. So here is my amazing 5 year old daughter Ariah showing off her personality and her fashion sense. As my mom says this shows off her silly personality and her independence. Her words were I look like a princess.<br />
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No matter how much I think I got it down when it comes to working out I am quickly reminded that I don't. I mean come on I do Insanity, Hip Hop Abs, Elliptical, weight training and the list goes on. Then I get invited to Zumba and realize how much it can work you in places you didn't think were possible.<br />
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After the warm up song my calves were killing me. I thought there is no way I am going to be able to get through this work out, but I kept on pushing through. Next thing I know it was time for us to go. It was a lot of fun. I thought to myself who cares if I look like Jim Carey from Ace Ventura Pet Detective. At least I lost some calories.<br />
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I may go again, since 500 calories in an hour is pretty good amount to lose. </div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-10727419455809287812012-05-21T10:00:00.000-05:002012-05-21T10:00:08.736-05:00Work Out Of The Day 5/17/2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Last night I did a short work out. Which I thought wasn't going to keep me sore. Boy was I wrong. I am so sore today. Looks like I will be eating a high protein meal now for breakfast. My circuit work out that I did was only for 25 minutes and burned close to 350 calories. I also did some strength training and cardio in that time. I did it at home and it's a testament that with a few pieces of equipment any one can.<br />
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On our weight machine I did the following:<br />
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40 lb rows 1 rep of 25<br />
35 lb lap pull downs 1 rep 25<br />
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In between I did Wii step ups. I did a total of 500 step ups. My whole work out was 20-25 minutes. It felt really good, but sore today. </div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-26879379475774510242012-05-19T10:00:00.000-05:002012-05-19T10:00:06.364-05:00Being Modest or Bringing Sexy Back<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As a believer of the word and the full scriptures I believe that no biblical, Yahweh (God) fearing women should be wearing this kind of attire. The closer I find myself coming to Yahweh I find I want to be more modest. I want to be try to cover up more and more. I don't believe in completely covering up at all. I think there is a balance with all things, however hearing women say they are bringing sexy back doesn't rub me right. I firmly believe in being fit for your husband. I firmly believe if you are not then you are unable to do what Yahweh (God) has called us as women to do and that is be a wife, mother and servant.<br />
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Women should want to bring sexy back, but for our husband only. That should only be talked about in private and in the bedroom. It should not be flaunted about especially on social media, or online in any way. Especially since anyone can save the picture to their computer and use it in any way that they please.<br />
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I recently read an article called "<a href="http://www.carlaanne.com/2012/05/should-christians-wear-bikinis/" target="_blank">Should Christians Wear Bikinis</a>". At first I was nervous. I wasn't sure if it was going to fall with what I felt or believed and I didn't want to become bitter over the subject at all. With hesitance I read it and was rather happy to hear the stance. There is a still a strong divide with women though. Many of them feel it's OK to wear what they want and flaunt it. All I can do is pray that their eyes be opened to the truth. I can only hope that hearts are changed and women see that they are beautiful just the way they are.<br />
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Women don't have to wear skimpy clothes to get attention from a biblical man. You gain respect and honor from your husband by being modest, and the biblical women.<br />
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I love when I whip something together and BAM a blog post comes out of it. So this morning I was just throwing some stuff together. I have made a similar recipe called <a href="http://www.naturespalacewellness.blogspot.com/2011/08/almond-coconut-pancakes.html" target="_blank">Almond Banana Pancakes</a>, but this one slightly different and a TON better. They literally melted in our mouth. <div>
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Ingredients:</div>
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<li>2 <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/eggs.aspx" target="_blank">Free Range Organic Eggs </a></li>
<li>2 Medium Sized Bananas Smashed</li>
<li>1/4 Cup of Organic/Natural Peanut Butter (This can be replaced by Almond Butter, Almond Flour or Coconut Flour)</li>
<li>6-8 Ghiradelli 60% Pure Cocoa Chocolate Chips </li>
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Directions:</div>
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<li>Turn on the skillet. I used my cast iron. No butter or oil is needed for mine. Plus the might burn with some kind of oil. </li>
<li>Smash the bananas in a separate bowl. </li>
<li>Beat the eggs until smooth. </li>
<li>Add in smashed bananas, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. </li>
<li>Mix well. </li>
<li>Take a small spoon or scoop and pour in pan. They should be about the size of a silver dollar. If they are too big, they may burn and not cook properly. </li>
<li>After about 45 seconds to 90 seconds flip the pancakes. </li>
<li>Then take out when ready and enjoy. Eating them slightly warm is best. There will still be some peanut butter in the middle just melted which causes a melt in your mouth sensation. </li>
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The raw milk debate is getting pretty intense. I am not sure where our country is headed and our food rights are going. I wonder and pray that we don't see the day that we aren't allowed to grow our own food, raise our own cattle and have our own chickens. I know the scriptures talk about the day will come. I know that in some parts of the country it is worse than others. I just have to hold steadfast to my faith and know that Yahweh (God) will provide for us. I know that he will provide and stay faithful and I pray that I don't come under his wrath that Revelation talks about.<br />
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As of right now I pray and have a heavy heart towards so many things in our country. It saddens me to see the sheeple just walking like zombies, following orders and doing what the norm does. I pray that their eyes will be opened and they won't be deceived any more. It is heart breaking to see these things, but all I could do is pray and do my part.<br />
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So today I do have a heavy heart, and am filled with sadness. Not because I believe that they will suffer, because I surely hope they don't. I am saddened that so many people have become blind and have allowed TV, Internet, and Social Media to become their lives. </div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-45071837651323687092012-05-16T14:30:00.001-05:002012-05-16T14:30:46.825-05:00Why I Exchanged My $4.65 a Day Coffee to $2.50 a Day Juice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I didn't realize how much I was "wasting money" on coffee until the other day. About a month ago we sold our coffee pot and everything it entailed. I couldn't drink it because I would get back spasms and DH was having some blood pressure and heart issues. So we sold it. There was no reason to allow this kind of temptation to stare at us on our counter everyday.<br />
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Then last week I thought I want a coffee and decided to stop and get one from our local coffee shop. I got a Carmel mocha, with 3 shots of espresso and some whip cream. (It was extra for one of the shots of espresso). Total $4.75...OK so I paid and off I went. I know that's a whole lotta sugar, and caffeine. I ended up jittery and just not right. So I said I don't want that again.<br />
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The next day as we were moving I decided to make me a juice. I am always curious on how foods work in our body, what nutrients are in them that will feed my body and if I should add more of one vegetable than another. I was curious to find out about cucumbers. I use them in all my juices. I use them instead of apples often or any other fruit. Plus one cucumber can make a whole lotta juice. I was amazed to find out that one cup of cucumber juice can give you enough energy for a good 2-3 hours. I had to put it to the test. I juiced some Kale, carrot, cabbage, 1 cup of black grapes and 2 cucumbers. Sure enough about 15 minutes later I started to get some energy back. (Just to note I was beat. I was out of my thyroid, and adrenal supplements for about 2 days now, plus we were moving all by ourselves.) Next thing I know I had the whole upstairs packed, and done with in 2 hours. The only thing I had left was our living room, and kitchen area. Wowzers maybe there is something in the juice.<br />
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I calculated how much it cost me to make one 8 ounce juice and here it is:<br /><br />
2 cucumbers = ..30-.50 each <br />
4-6 bunches of Kale = 1.00 each<br />
2 Carrots = .15-.25 each carrot ( I pay 3.00 on average for 5lbs of carrots)<br />
1/10th of a Green Cabbage = .16-.25 cents (I pay around 3.00 for a whole cabbage)<br />
1 cup of Black Grapes = .15-.25 for each cup ( I usually get them for 1.98-2.25lb)<br />
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Total comes to: <b><i>$2.21 to $3.00 </i></b><br />
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Not only is this cheaper, but I am feeding my body nutrients. I know with the Jack Lalanne it kills some of the nutrients and enzymes, because of the high RPM motor. One day I hope to get the Omega juicer though. This by far is the better choice for me. I don't have the jittery feeling, no high calories, no high sugar content, and I am full. Plus it's not pulling nutrients from parts of my body much like the caffeine is.<br />
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To reap even more benefits I highly recommend blending the juices together or the fruits and vegetables in a high powered blender. My recommendations are listed below.<br />
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Time 4 Learning is an online based curriculum. When I first heard about them I thought they were just a supplement curriculum. I didn't expect that it would be what I have grown to love. On their website they offer a <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool-curriculum-review.shtml" target="_blank">FREE 30 Day Trial</a> as long as you are not a member of their website already. If you are a member and want to still do a review of their site they will give you a $25 Visa gift card. So either way it's a win win situation.<br />
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My first initial thoughts about Time 4 Learning:<br />
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<li>The first thing was I always thought it was something that I could use to supplement not as a full curriculum. </li>
<li>I was also under the impression that I would have to supplement a whole lot. </li>
<li>It was only used for younger kids for Pre-K through maybe 2nd grade. </li>
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Here is what I found out about the site and the program. </div>
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<li>I LOVE IT!!! It surpassed my expectations more than I could imagine. My kids are actually finishing out their school year on it. </li>
<li>My kids love it too. They ask if they can do more school work. </li>
<li>I have to kick my kids off the computer. The 2nd week my son done the whole 2nd grade Social Studies for the year. I had to stop him and remind him that he needs to go slower, so that way he retains the information. </li>
<li>The parent's get to pick the playground time. I have mine set on 45 minutes, because I have them do at least 45 minutes of work then they can "play" for 15 minutes. </li>
<li>There are extra activities and "games" that they can play. </li>
<li>You do have to print out worksheets, but we don't mind that at all. </li>
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Being that I have starting stages of Fibromyalgia some days are hard, really hard. Hard for me just get out of bed, so having Time 4 Learning is amazing for me. I don't have to stress that maybe school won't get done today. I just tell the kiddos log on to your account and set a timer. They have 45-60 minutes in each subject. Since we are in Missouri and I have to log hours, and they have to have so many hours in a school year we do time for each subject. </div>
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Some things I found I do supplement. Our kids love notebooking, journaling, and arts and crafts. So once a week I have them do a lapbook or a unit study. This helps take a break from the computer and it's extra practice. I also have them do a topic of the day to journal. This helps with handwriting since they aren't doing much of it with an online program, and I feel it's important even if computers are everywhere. I think kids still need to know how to write. </div>
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I get a lot of questions about what our diet is. It's hard for me to explain, because we do not do just one type of diet. So here it is we are a Paleo Wapper.<br />
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<li>We eat primarily Paleo with grains once a week. </li>
<li>We still eat beans as far as pinto, black, and kidney beans. (We soak them overnight for digestive health)</li>
<li>We eat grains once a week and that is very rare even then. (Some we still soak overnight)</li>
<li>We eat primarily gluten free, but not cassein free. </li>
<li>We believe in lots of good fats to nourish our bodies. </li>
<li>We grass fed beef for it's CLA, and higher nutrient dense foods. </li>
<li>We do recipes from <a href="http://www.westonaprice.org/thumbs-up-reviews/nourishing-traditions" target="_blank">Nourishing Traditions</a>. </li>
<li>We drink raw milk, and make several recipes from it. (<a href="http://www.realmilk.com/what.html" target="_blank">Benefits of Raw Milk</a>) </li>
<li>We don't eat sugar, processed foods, or artificial foods. </li>
<li>We believe in eating a rainbow of foods. Each day we try incorporate to eat a color of the rainbow of fruit, or vegetables. </li>
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This is our family. This is what fits. We also do Crossfit, Insanity, Elliptical, and weight training. I am considered Obese and I am doing all these things. I am losing weight, but slowly and healthy. I believe for our family this is what God wants for us, because he made these foods for us. I am finding that I am going to the store less and less. </div>
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We don't count calories, because the body doesn't know how to count them. The body knows nutrition. </div>
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This move has been life altering and changing in more ways than I could have imagined. I am finding a new strength in me that I seem to forget that I have. I am finding that there is a lot more I am able to handle mentally as well as physically. I am really starting to love the new me more and more each day. I love the work that Yahweh is putting in me.<br />
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I am finding that I have a new relationship with Yahshua, my husband and my kids. Desires of being the Titus women is coming back again. I feel energized and great to say I will. Being a wife and a mother is a gift. A gift to be fully embraced. It is not something to be thrown around, or left for others to do. It's something that Yahweh has allowed me to be, because he knows there will be days that are going to be hard. He knows that he can give me strength to get through each day, because he is loving and faithful to me just as much as I am faithful to him.<br />
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A new journey isn't something that can be planned. It is something that we take ourselves into. Each day is a new day to say yes I will. It can be something from as small as go to school as a child, to something as big as being a wife and mother. Not all everyone is blessed with the many blessings as we have been given, but I embrace it all. Each day I look forward to say these are gifts and I promise to treasure, love and care for them as YHWH has for me.<br />
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So from one mother to another I say embrace it. Yesterday could have been horrible. There could be paint on the walls, food stuck in hair, or worms in pockets, but one day we will look at this and say those were the good times. I have those days too. Life isn't perfect and neither am I, but Yahweh is and so is his love. His love is what gets me through each day to say Yes I will. Each day is a new day to say Yes today is the day to play a little more with the kids, makes subtle changes to make memories with your children. One day I want to look back and my kids say "My mom was amazing. She taught me everything I know, and she is the kindest, loving women I know." That is what I call wealth and blessed. </div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-59363289570256331012012-05-06T14:02:00.004-05:002012-05-06T14:02:58.673-05:00Removing Toxicity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am always talking about removing toxicity from our bodies. I explain it in detail on how foods can damage our bodies in so many ways. I have even taught on the importance of doing a "clean up" by cleansing the body. In the past my husband and I were very strict about who we let around our kids. We have always pushed to have them only around Godly people.<br />
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This past 9 months we have experienced first hand what will happen when you let your guard down and mingle with the devil. He seen the opportunity and we both fall in. We started to do things that we knew we didn't agree with. We stopped praying almost completely, because it felt hopeless and useless. Our kids started to have friends that were not believers at all. We allowed these people in our homes, and to our children to be with them on a daily basis.<br />
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Then there came a moment when I said NO MORE. my husband is the head of our home, but as his wife/partner that was the line. Our children started to do things they normally wouldn't do. There was strife in my home for the first time in almost 5 years that had utterly shocked me to the core. The breaking moment was about two months ago. I felt so strong in my heart for the past few months we should have moved into military housing. Even though we were in a 2 year lease this is what I felt. I ignored it and decided not to give in thinking it was my flesh and not YHWH directing me. About 6 weeks ago I finally told my husband that I wanted to move on post. We did the application, but never turned in the paperwork. Then 2 weeks later he came to me and said I have been feeling for the past few months to move on post, but didn't want to. He thought I wouldn't want to move. After reviewing our bills (currently doing the Dave Ramsey debt plan), we found no choice but to move on post.<br />
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Our rental company agreed to let us out of our lease early. They were a little upset, but after this week we won't have to worry about it at all. In the past week since we have moved on post things have already changed. There is a peace in my home that I haven't felt in a long time. There is peace with my kids and my husband having the urge to want to pray with them again. I know this was the right choice and ultimately it was the better choice. As I sit here looking out my window watching the kids play I am complete peace knowing that this was the right decision, but we had to remove the toxicity out of our home first. YHWH states many time not to mingle, and fellowship with ungodly and unbelievers. Two days after we made the decision to move on post I opened up my bible and this was the first passage I read. It was complete confirmation to us: Proverbs 23:20 Be not among heavy drinkers of wine Or with gluttonous eaters of meat; 23:21 For the drunkard and the glutton become poor, And slumber puts rags on a man.<br />
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<br /></div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-18556034137753672222012-04-25T06:59:00.001-05:002012-04-25T06:59:33.547-05:00Recipe MenudoMenudo is a cure all fix for me. It seems like any time that I am down, sick, or in a lot of pain Menudo helps. Menduo is basically an organ meat, hominy, onions, and red powder chile. It is one of my favorite meals and actually easier to make than most think.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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<li>1 pack of Honeycomb tripe. This is usually about 4-6lbs in one pack. (This can be found in the beef section or frozen foods section). There is significant evidence that <a href="http://www.marksdailyapple.com/organ-meats/#axzz1t3BhGKud" target="_blank">organ meats</a> are beneficial to the body. </li>
<li>7-8 small to medium cans of yellow and white hominy. We don't have a preference of one over the other. So I usually get one large can of the white and 3-4 small cans of the yellow. </li>
<li>1 cup of red powder chile. I recommend the<a href="http://www.lomavistachile.com/" target="_blank"> Loma Vista</a> or the <a href="http://www.buenofoods.com/" target="_blank">Bueno</a> brand. The reason is I know it's pure red powder chile. Other brands may have silicone dioxide which is an anti-caking agent. Other brands also have sugars, garlic and other spices which can cause the menudo to have a different taste. </li>
<li>1/2 cup of oregano. </li>
<li>1 onion diced small</li>
<li>1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, chile pequin, or chile pod crushed up for a hotter taste. </li>
<li>1 lemon</li>
<li>1 cup of oil. I usually use olive oil. Coconut oil may alter the taste. </li>
<li>1 1/2 cup of flour. I prefer the <a href="http://www.bobsredmill.com/unbleached-white-flour.html" target="_blank">Bob's Red Mill</a> since it is a safer choice than the bleached, processed white flour. </li>
<li>3 cups of warm water</li>
<li>1 cup of diced garlic cloves </li>
<li>Salt to taste </li>
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<li>Dice the honeycomb tripe into one inch squares. </li>
<li>Put all the diced up tripe in a large pan and put on medium in a pan of water. Fill the pan about 4 inches above the tripe. </li>
<li>Add in the oregano to boil with it. Once it starts to boil turn to low to simmer. </li>
<li>Let it simmer for about 4-6 hours depending on your stove, and the size of the meat. I usually will take one out and try it. You will know it's almost done when it's not too hard to chew. You don't want it completely soft, because you can over cook it. If the tripe becomes over cooked it can become slimy almost. </li>
<li>Once the tripe is about 80% done you can add in the hominy. I always drain the juice and rinse it out, since it is really hard to find organic hominy. I have not been able to find any to date yet. </li>
<li>In a separate pan add in the oil, flour and garlic. Use a whisk or a fork to mix it up. Once the flour is toasted enough add in the red chile powder, and the water. It will be a very thick paste like chile. Turn off the pan with chile and set aside. </li>
<li>Immediately after the chile is done add small amounts of the chile to the tripe and hominy. You will need a whisk to mix it in. It may clump so the whisk helps break it up. </li>
<li>Let it simmer together for about 30-45 minutes. </li>
<li>Once it's done serve is with diced onions, and a squeeze of lemon. The chile pequid or crushed red pepper is for added heat to the chile. I usually use a hot red powder chile and don't usually have to add in any other chile. </li>
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<br /></div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-91572569636021719892012-04-20T12:31:00.000-05:002012-04-20T12:31:01.123-05:00My Calling Remembered<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><b>Christian motherhood means dedicating your entire life in service of others. It means standing beside your husband, following him, and investing in the lives of children whom you hope will both survive you and surpass you. It means forgoing present satisfaction for eternal rewards. It means investing in the lives of others who may never fully appreciate your sacrifice or comprehend the depth of your love And it means doing all these things, not because you will receive the praise of man — for you will not — but because God made you to be a woman and a mother, and there is great contentment in that biblical calling."</b></span></i><br />
~Doug Phillips<br />
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There are days that I think it would be better if I just hire and nanny, and go get a job. I need to define me and myself. I need to have a plan in place, then I come across something like this. A reminder that a mom and a wife is the highest calling I could have asked for. I not only got blessed with one, but five beautiful children. They are no by no means perfect, but they are my blessings that God saw fit for me and my husband. I am a wife to a military man which is never easy. So today and each day I am going to remind myself that I am wife. I am a mother, and I am walking out one of the highest callings that anyone can ask for. I will thank Yahweh and worship each day for this special honor and privilege. There is nothing greater.<br />
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</div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-3825906008449605282012-04-18T07:40:00.001-05:002012-04-18T07:40:42.924-05:00Falling Off The Wagon<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
For the past few weeks I was blogging about my journey on oil pulling. Some mornings I would feel like it's just not worth it. I wanted an easier fix.This is the mindset that I have had due to the doctrine that I have been told just take this pill and everything will be better for several years. Although I know that isn't the case in some instances even with my herbs, and oils I feel like I should be able to just pop a capsule or oil and everything will be better. Not perfect, but just better. The truth is it took close to 20 years for my body to get into the shape that it's in, so although oil pulling is hard on some days I plan to go back to it, because now that I haven't done it in about 2 or 3 weeks I see how much it was helping me.<br />
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Here is what I have noticed it has helped me with since I started and stopped.<br />
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<li>My allergies have gotten bad again since I stopped. I was having less allergy attacks during oil pulling. </li>
<li>I had more energy, even after I stopped oil pulling for the first week. </li>
<li>I was able to go to sleep easier at night. </li>
<li>I had less body aches, and pains. This is a big thing for me because I dream of days that I can wake up without pain in my neck, back, shoulders, and hips. </li>
<li>I also had more motivation. Just to clarify you can have energy but not use the energy in the things that are needed to get done. When I was oil pulling I had energy and motivation to get done what was needed. </li>
<li>After I had stopped oil pulling I noticed I my blood pressure was starting to go back up again. It has only happened 2 times, but that was more than enough for me to re-evaluate my diet and health. </li>
<li>My mouth felt cleaner all the time. After oil pulling my mouth feels so clean better than any time just brushing them. </li>
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Starting tomorrow I will be oil pulling again. I may only do it a few times a week to start, but I can clearly see the benefits of it. I am sold to oil pulling. It isn't something I would recommend for someone to do everyday, but to start off slow. Take it day by day and listen to your body. I know there have been some dispute about whether or not you should oil pull with silver fillings in your mouth, so it is best to check with a biological holistic dentist for your situation. As for me with 11 fillings (soon to be replaced safely), I have made the choice to oil pull after speaking with my dentist. </div>
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I didn't oil pull on day 3 and 4, because of DH's schedule. I was hoping I would have been able to but wasn't. This morning I almost didn't do it. I was nervous about having to start all over again and only being able to go for maybe a few minutes again. I almost didn't do it and debated in my head for a good 10 minutes, then I read a testimony about a girl that oil pulled for 2 months. All of her allergies, and respiratory issues were gone. The dentist was very shocked and wanted to know what she had been doing because her gums, and teeth were extremely clean and healthy. It's stories like hers that give me hope in knowing that it is something I can do. I know the benefits and I just have to suck it up and do it.<br />
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With that being said this morning I popped about a whole teaspoon in my mouth. I don't like to melt it, because it just feels too weird in my mouth if I do. So I started to swish. After about 4 minutes out came the coconut oil. I was coughing and gagging at first. I thought man this is horrible. How am I going to get through this. So I got the spoon and got another teaspoon and this time not so bad. I was able to go for about 16 minutes total. I just kept swishing and then spit out. I rinse my mouth out with some salt water to help flush out what ever else and spit it in the trash. I don't want to swallow any of it.<br />
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Some things I did notice the past couple of days that I didn't oil pull was back pain. I started to have increase of back and joint pain again. I also had a hard time following asleep. I don't know if it is related or not, but I think I should take note of it. It may get better and it may not. My goal is that by April 25th I will be oil pulling for the full 20 minutes with no problem at all. My biggest concern is with getting my fillings removed and want to make sure I can get as much bacteria out as possible for the days following.<br />
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I will keep on tracking my progress as the days go on. I will keep all of you posted on how I do. If you have started to oil pull or have any tips, or ideas please share them with me. I know others would love to know more. </div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-81090007163523175002012-03-28T07:48:00.001-05:002012-03-28T07:48:39.036-05:00Oil Pulling Journal Day 3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This morning when I woke up to oil pull I noticed I wasn't very tired. Last night I was able to go to sleep without any issues by 10 PM. This is a common goal for me. I like to be in bed and asleep by 10 and up by 6 AM. I am a morning person and if I sleep too late I feel like the day is half over.<br />
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I went and got the coconut oil and started swishing. Not bad then about 6 minutes hit and had to spit it out again. It wasn't that bad though and I got more and popped another 1/4 of a teaspoon in. I didn't let it melt this time but I could feel it pulling together. After about 20 minutes I spit it out rinsed my mouth and that was it.<br />
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I thought it would take me a lot longer to get up to the 20 minute mark. My next goal is to move up to 1 tablespoon of coconut oil now. This may help me quite a bit with going longer. This is a large victory for me and if I can do it in 3 days any one can. </div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-1777642114863707852012-03-27T07:58:00.000-05:002012-03-27T07:58:08.919-05:00Oil Pulling Journal Day 2After yesterday I was so sure that this wasn't going to get any better any time soon. I was convinced that it was going to take a few days just to build up to five minutes. I asked a few friends on Facebook how they do it. One suggested to do something while I do it. Don't just stand in the bathroom or kitchen. She suggested do dishes, start breakfast anything like that. <div>
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So this morning I woke up to make DH breakfast smoothie. I popped in 1/4 of a teaspoon in my mouth and started to swish. I do this very slowly and move it back and forth. It's really hard to try not to swallow but I just kept going. I didn't pay much attention to the time because I didn't want to stop at a certain point unless it was close to the 20 minute mark. </div>
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About 7 minutes into it I had to sneeze and tried to hold back, but it wasn't happening so up came the oil and toxins from my mouth too. Being I was still in the kitchen I just spit it out in the kitchen trash. Some of it got on my hand it it kind of burned and tingled. Not sure if that was because of the toxins I was pulling out or because it was just so warm from my mouth. I washed my hands and rinsed out my mouth. </div>
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Today when I was pulling I did feel something a little different. I could feel me pulling something out from the back of my throat. I am not sure if this is due to pulling toxins from other parts of my body or if it was from my lymphatic system since I still battling with environmental allergies. </div>
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My main purpose with oil pulling is my allergies, because if I can decrease my allergies by half of what they usually are then I won't have as many headaches neither. I hope to keep doing this everyday and eventually get up to the 20 minute mark with a full tablespoon of coconut oil. One day I will incorporate essential oils but that will be once I become a professional oil puller. </div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-89006566976481023112012-03-26T07:47:00.001-05:002012-03-26T07:47:58.193-05:00Oil Pulling Day 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have been reading on oil pulling for some time. I have went back and forth with it. Debating on if it's a good choice for me since I do still have 11 mercury filled fillings. After speaking with the doctor that will be removing my fillings he assured me they were not going to come out in my case. He said start off slow and work up. This was a month ago he said this and I finally took the plunge this morning.<br />
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I took 1/4 teaspoon (note NOT tablespoon) and put it in my mouth. I started to swish. It wasn't bad at all. This morning I chose coconut oil. It is unrefined and cold pressed it still has several good attributes and properties to it.<br />
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I took the coconut oil and let it melt a bit then I put it in my mouth. For the first 5-10 seconds I was like wow this isn't that bad. Kept swishing and trying not to do it too hard so my mouth wouldn't get sore. I kept going more and more. About 60-90 seconds in I started hacking up phlegm. I had some pretty severe congestion, allergies, and sinus pressure this past few weeks so this didn't surprise me. From what I have read and understand it can combat a variety of ailments. I just hope to overcome my allergies until I can get my gut completely healed up.<br />
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So after day 1 def not the best way I thought it would end up, but each day I will track my progress on here and post what has happened. I know some days will be better than others but the best thing is to just keep chugging along to make it happen and overcome my health issues. </div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-67795345062689061452012-03-09T12:41:00.002-06:002012-03-09T12:42:00.594-06:0030 Days To The First RemovalI can't believe there are only 30 more days until my first appointment to remove my first quadrant of mercury filled teeth. I have so many emotions and not sure how to control them. I am excited. I am happy. I am nervous and overjoyed. I feel a sense of relief and I also feel the worry of the unknown. I wonder what if I will feel the difference immediately or will it be steady. I am anxious to work out and go for a run with my husband without having to worry about having a massive migraine for following days after.<br />
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I don't expect to be completely pain free over night, and know it's a slow process. The biggest thing is that it is something I have wanted for so long and I was determined to get it done. I put myself out there to my husband and said we have to make this work. There is no other option. I know if we don't do this now it's only going to be a matter of months before I get a diagnosis of Lupus, MS or Fibromyalgia. This is what I don't want. I love life and the blessings that Yahweh has given me. I know that he would not have given me all of them, if I wasn't going to live here long enough to enjoy them.<br />
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This has been a very tough road and I have been in pain like this since my husband met me. He could have pushed me away and didn't want to deal with it, but he didn't because Yahweh gave him to me to have as my husband. I have started to take my antioxidants and in 2 weeks I will be starting on Alpha Lipoic Acid. I will be juicing full time the week of my appointment and until for 90 days after all of my quadrants are replaced.lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-80961584034977393922012-02-24T11:02:00.002-06:002012-02-24T11:02:29.116-06:00Loving The Juice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A couple of days ago we got our juicer. I wanted one and wasn't sure how I was going to do with it, so we chose to get the Jack LaLanne juicer only because if only used it sometimes at least it wouldn't be a huge amount of money spent into it like 300-400 dollars. Plus I wanted my kids to enjoy it too. We do now plan on getting one of the more advanced models for juicing and possibly leaving our Jack LaLanne in the car for when we travel. (Yes we love it that much). Since Tuesday afternoon I have eaten a total of 4 meals the rest of my meals have been juiced. I thought I would have food cravings, or want other foods but I don't. I guess it's because I am getting so many nutrients with my juiced fruits and vegetables that it's not needed. I also feel better. I get energy from the juices and I don't feel tried after eating. It just shows eat real live foods and you will feel alive. Eat dead foods and you will just want to sleep.<br /><br />On a side note I would like to say that I think that juicing is really the best thing for me right now. Based off of my tests from the dentists my mercury fillings are seeping out high amounts of mercury and mostly due to me chewing and eating foods. I have to still eat but since I am juicing now I don't have to chew as much and less mercury is being expelled into my body. I feel more at ease knowing that than anything else.<br />
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The best thing of all is I have my meat eating husband asking for juice for breakfast, and lunch. We really only eat dinner now and maybe a snack every now and then, but we are loving the juice. </div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-71674654984217040872012-02-15T08:42:00.001-06:002012-02-15T08:45:25.804-06:00My Child My Choice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After reading the article on how a girls lunch was taken away and she was given pink poisoned chicken nuggets instead really enraged me. I understand that the schools are trying to do their best with their school lunches, but if I or anyone else that sends their kids to a public school chooses to send their child with a lunch they should be able to eat that lunch.<br />
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This is one of the reasons I pulled my daughter home. I was tired of them "taking" or telling her she couldn't have her food. One instance that really sticks in my mind is I sent a turkey sandwich, with cucumber and carrots on the side. I also enclosed a small thing of ranch and a mango cut up. She came home telling me how the school told her she couldn't eat the mango because someone in the lunch room was allergic to it. She didn't even know who or anything. I have taught my daughter to always mind your elders and respect them so she didn't eat it.<br />
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This continued on about how little by little she couldn't take the paleo brownies because it had walnuts, then almonds, then eggs. She wasn't allowed to take hard boiled eggs neither. After other school related concerns we chose to bring her back home. She had been home schooled before so it would be fine.<br />
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I don't understand where the schools feel they have any right to tell us parents what to feed our kids when we are paying for it ourselves. Frankly if I want to send my kids with junk crap processed food I will and if I want to send my kids with a veggie feast I will. They are my kids and the more that we allow them to decide for us what is best the worse it's going to get.<br />
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People ask me all the time why we home school and I tell them because I want to ensure that they get a full education, and understand completely what health and wellness means. There is no way in H E double hockey sticks I would allow my kids to go back to the public schools again. I have 5 kids and some days its challenging to home school, work, and do housework, but I wouldn't change it for the life of me. I think more parents need to stand up to the schools and if they don't agree with what is going on say something or home school them. Eventually the schools will lose more and more money and then we will all be responsible for our child's education.<br />
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I truly hope anyone doesn't feel this school was in the right because I know what type of stuff they serve in the schools and is by far not healthy at all.<br />
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To view the complete article on this matter click <a href="http://www.carolinajournal.com/exclusives/homemade-lunch-replaced-with-cafeteria-nuggets.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> </div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-43706864671354364482012-02-15T08:27:00.002-06:002012-05-16T21:54:13.704-05:00Learning The Importance of Measurments<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Our oldest daughter Alissa is starting to cook and experiment a bit. I love that she is so encouraged and excited about cooking. It's not boxed foods neither she loves making cinnamon rolls from scratch, but it's things like home made cookies, pies, and soups. So as part of her school work we wanted to give her a blog. The blog is going to be focused on pre-teens/teens her age hoping to inspire other kids to eat healthy and make healthier decisions. I have decided this would be part of her English, writing, and home economics curriculum. She is to do at least one post a week. Take pictures and reply to comments etc.<br /><br />Last night she was trying her first recipe that she came up with (with one small suggestion from me). So I printed out the recipe and she started going to town. She preheated her oven, had all the ingredients out and just started mixing it just like the directions said. She baked them and they came out like little cookie bites. She took a bite and uh oh she got a salty bite. I asked her how much salt she put in she said what the directions said. I asked her exactly how much she put in she said 1/8 cup of salt. I had her go get me the recipe I printed out. It turns out she was supposed to put 1/8 teaspoon of salt. So lesson learned measurements are very, very important when cooking.<br /><br /><div>We all got a good laugh out of it and I told her that she could try again today. I am sure she will be more cautious in the future about measurements. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>lifewithourblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618674636319804113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688753042923634755.post-91967565889502905932012-02-14T12:00:00.000-06:002012-02-14T12:00:00.224-06:00Mom and Dad Why I Love YouToday I was looking through some pictures and I came across one of my mom and dad. They are still married after 30 years. I have to say it is the best picture I have seen of them. My mom and dad are truly my inspiration for my marriage. No matter what they have fought through their marriage to keep it together. They showed that marriage and life isn't always easy but standing in unity with your spouse and prayer can get you through anything. <div>
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My dad taught me and my sisters to stand up for what you believe in. He taught me that I may have to make sacrifices in order to take care of my kids. He taught me to not lie to your kids it sets a bad example and it's wrong. He always showed that he loved me even though he was a little tough on us. It makes me happy and proud to call him my dad. </div>
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My mom always taught me to be a lady. Never settle for anything but the best. She has set an amazing example of a mom. She always took care of me and taught me everything I know about raising my kids. Not all of it we completely agree on but we are both OK with it. I don't have to worry about if she will ever let me down when I truly need her because she has always been there. She has moved across state lines and away from all of my other sisters just to be with me for a few months while my DH was deployed, gone in training or because I was pregnant AGAIN. My mom isn't perfect, but she has shown me that you don't have to be and never will be perfect. I can say my mom is one of my best friends and I love that we can spend a day together just hanging out. </div>
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