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Holiday Open House for Neighbors

Ed Note: My 2nd Annual Neighborhood Open House was held yesterday afternoon. The following vingette is written from my daughter Laura,  a 20-something’s point of view.  Enjoy!

12 guests arriving. 11 coats a’hanging.  10 dripping boots.  9 plates of cookies.  8 people eating.  7 cups a’sitting.  6 ladies chatting.  5 children screaming.  4 degrees outside.  [...]

Appetizing Appetizers

Mentoring Moms created an Open House Buffet in about 45 minutes last week. Here is the fruit tray:

The BLT Bruschetta recipe below is a simple gourmet delight,  very delicious, you must try it!

BLT Bruschetta

5 Slices Maple flavored Bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ C. finely chopped seeded tomato
½ C. finely chopped leaf lettuce
½ C. prepared [...]

The First Thanksgiving – an Historical Perspective and Contest

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 [...]

Three Cookbooks for the Price of Two

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 [...]

Celebrating Fall

My sister and I cooked up quarts of applesauce Friday morning from outstanding Paonia apples. We have learned, over the years, the best sauce, is a combination of different types of apples. This year we used three of my favorites, Honey Crisp, Jonathan, and Gala. A bit of sugar and plenty of cinnamon [...]

Be In Health Conference

Two weeks ago, my daughter Mary and I got to attend the For Their Life TM Workshop in Thomaston, Georgia.  The week involves nearly 40 hours of intensive teaching and training on what the Bible says about disease and much more.

Did you know that 3 John 2 says:  “I pray that you may enjoy good [...]

Hero Moms Incarnating Proverbs 31

Ed Note:  Here is the recording of a recent phone interview with Kevin Swanson regarding the story of The Urban Homemaker.

Hero Moms Incarnating the Proverbs 31 Vision

The Urban Homemaker In a day of fragmented families and big-business oriented economies, one family’s vision took them on an amazing journey. The life of [...]

Before I was a Mom

Ed Note:  This was sent to me by my sister with no copyright.  A reader has notified me this quote actually appeared in a book by Mary LaGrand Bouma, The Creative Homemaker, which came out in 1973. I believe Bouma was probably the original author — just thought you might want to know.

Before I was a [...]

I am a ‘Kept’ Woman!

There have been times when I thought I would lose my mind, but God kept me sane.  Isaiah 26:3 -

There were times when I thought I could go on no longer But the LORD kept me moving.  (Gen 28:15)

At times, I’ve wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong, but [...]

DENVER AREA TRUCKLOAD GRAIN SALE

The ordering deadline for the next Denver area grain sale will be October 25. Unfortunately, that means there is not time for brochures to be mailed out and I am depending on YOU to spread the news to interested friends and family by word of mouth. Please TELL all your friends who may be interested [...]