Overcoming Bitterness – Part 1
Romans 12:2 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test...
Another Freezer Cooking Day
This week, I did a freezer cooking session with two friends. In total we prepared 60 meals: We made: Lazy Day Lasagna Baked Ziti Sloppy Joe Meat...
Using Venison
I received the following from one of my readers: Hi, Malia! I saw on your cooking day that you used ground venison in your taco filling. Would you...
Newsletter Comments from Readers
We always get some terrific comments to our newsletters. I have been struggling with how to share some of these great ideas with my other readers,...
Pregnancy Loss
For many reasons, primarily being concern for my children, I have not shared this very personal part of my life with my readers. However, I have...
Using Zucchini add it to spaghetti sauce
I know there are 1000 recipes on the web for using Zucchini, but many of them call for ingredients I do not have, so I have to spend money to buy...
Girls Book Club
When we suddenly started homeschooling in 2000, one of my main concerns was for my daughter to have friends. She had been in a school from age 3...
Blueberry Banana Bread – YUM
Blueberry Season is here! Tomorrow I am going blueberry picking with my younger three children and father-in-law. I am very excited about it. If...
Homemade Granola
I started with the 30 Day Gourmet Recipe, then adjusted it because I wanted it "chunky", not to be so fine. Here is the way I make it: To make 12...
Homemade Granola Bars
Granola Bars (From 30 Day Gourmet Cooking Manual) For 16 Bars 1/3 cup oil (I use Olive) 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 T honey 1 t Vanilla 1 egg 1 Cup Whole...
St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas
For Saint Patrick's Day every year I plan a green dinner. Of course, we all must wear green that day. Some ideas for a green dinner include a nice...
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Book Review: All About Letters All Year Long by Gina Hartlage
If you are looking for a way to totally immerse your child in the sounds and symbols of the English language than All About Letters All Year Long...
Review: The Veggie Queen’s Pressure Cooking DVD
You may remember my recent post regarding being afraid of your pressure cooker. After that post went to the site, I was contacted by Jill Nussinow,...
Becoming a Joyful Mother
Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know...
Making the Most of Your Calendar
And God said, "Let there be light in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and...
Domestic Engineer
Homemaker. That is my title. It seems like such a humble word when I fill it out on a medical form or legal paperwork. Or what about this one: ...
Taxes on Capital Gains from Mary Moore, C.P.A
When you invest in stocks, bonds and other capital assets, you may also owe capital gains taxes on the profits from the sale of those investments....
Tax Audits & Penalties from Mary Moore, C.P.A
For the 12 months ended September 30th, 2006, the IRS received nearly 133.9 million individual income tax returns with tax payments of over $1.236...
Who Must File A Tax Return? from Mary Moore. C.P.A.
The IRS requires most of us to file a federal income tax return every year. In general, the federal tax agency bases its filing requirements for a...
MP3 Review: Cherry Pie: Recipe for a Successful Christian Homeschool
I just finished listening to the Audio mp3 called: Cherry Pie: Recipe for a Successful Christian Homeschool by Tammy Cardwell. In this audio...
Book Review: Where the Jewels Are by Diana Symons
I just finished reading a precious children's book called: Where the Jewels Are. This book, perfect for girls ages 6-11 is about a Princess on a...
Why Take Home Economics? (1955)
Isn't this fun?
My Little Man Makes Manwich
Here are some pictures of David Making Manwich. He was so proud to make dinner for the family! Yes, we really believe in delegation. David was two...