Have you ever gotten to try these? Do you even have any idea what they are? My boys have fallen head over heels for them, me on the other hand, I think they taste good, but not amazing. Tonchi and Koa both can’t get enough of them. These are treats for them and they treasure them like candy. Fine by me if they want this for candy! 😉 Continue reading “Goji Berries”
Mmmm… SO SO Yummy! The first time I made this I LOVED the recipe and it turned out amazing. It was thin like cake batter when I poured it in the jar, but after it fermented and was refrigerated for about a week it was as thick as icing! And OH so tasty! It didn’t have a fermented, tangy taste, which I liked, but it also didn’t taste like regular mayonnaise. This one called for a lot of sesame oil which gave it a very strong sesame taste. We liked it, but if that isn’t a flavor you typically enjoy I’d skip this recipe and move on the second one below. I think Brian really like this version because he associates sesame oil with Asian cooking and he called it his Asian mayonnaise! Continue reading “Fermented Mayonnaise”
The fourth of July! HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA! I love all of the patriotic music, the festive clothing, good food, family gatherings and the fireworks! My kids and I have been talking about this day for the last week! Tonchi has been asking oh, about, every hour today how much longer it will be til we get to watch the fireworks. Since I keep saying we have to wait until it is dark, I think he is afraid he will miss it because it will be bedtime before they are scheduled to start! Both boys are SO excited. Brian’s brother usually buys a bunch of fireworks to enjoy in the evening. The cousins love it, but I think he loves it even more! We don’t usually go see professional fireworks until next weekend.
Alexandria’s birthday is celebrated the week after the 4th and we usually celebrate Tonchi’s birthday that day. They have amazing fireowks with the 1812 Overture being played by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and Quantico even supplies the cannons for added enjoyment! It is truly amazing and a GREAT celebration! It helps to spread out the Patriotic celebration of birthdays including Tonchi’s!
But back to today. I don’t want to get too long winded or preachy. I know we have all heard a million times to be thankful for the freedom we have in this nation. The more I read news about what is going on in other counties and how the people are fighting, rioting and standing for their own freedoms, the more I’m gratful for what I have. So many of these nations leadership is turning against their own people. How amazing it is we can hold peaceful rallies, protests and deomonstrations. The governement doesn’t agree with what we are protesting usually, but at least we have the freedom to express our opinions and stand for what we believe in without persecution.
All this is thanks to the many valiant men and women who have served our country in the military. Thank you so much for giving of yourselves so that I can live in peace and enjoy so many amazing freedoms. So many have died and we don’t want to forget that they have paied the ultimate price. not only them, but their families as well. May you feel God’s peace and comfort and our thankfulness.
Have a fantastic Independence Day celebration!
God bless you! and God bless the USA!
I think it is important to remember where our nation has come from and how it has changed and the immense amount of freedoms we enjoy. I often get frustrated with politics, the direction this country has begun to turn, the taxes we pay, the amount of freedoms revoked and so much more. But at the same time, I can’t think of any other nation that has this much freedom and how voices can make such a difference. Continue reading “4th of July Celebration Preparation”
Yesterday was a very sad day at our house…. On to that in a minute! You’ll have to read on to eventually find out what happened! Continue reading “Granola Modifications”
What do you do if you have a smelly, stinky, uh well… pretty much offensive BO and it’s your own hubby?!?!?! Prior to getting married many of dear hubby’s friends warned me and said they couldn’t understand how I was going to put up with it! 😉 Continue reading “Homemade, Natural, Organic Deodorant”
These little treats were so much fun to make and turned out so great! They were so easy that anyone can do it as long as you are willing to put in the time. It did take quite a bit of time, but it was well worth the effort. Continue reading “Very Unhealthy but Delicious Birthday Treats!”
Plantain herb is usually found in most yards, but can be hard to find if you live in a neighborhood because of all the pesticides sprayed on the grass. This plant is GREAT for all kinds of natural remedies! Recently I made a tincture with plantain for my hubby. He gets poison ivy a lot because of the type of work he does and it often spreads and really is uncomfortable to him. He also gets it very easily. After hearing about this remedy from the Bulk Herb Store I decided to try it myself and it works great! It also feels nice and cool putting it on. Continue reading “Plantain Remedy”
I’m all about simple and delicious these days! This recipe does take a little bit of prep work and a few steps, but it can be prepped ahead of time or during kid’s afternoon naps! This is so delish it is making my mouth water as I sit here typing about it. I’ve already made my meal plans for this week, but I might have to change them so we can have this again!
Until this year we haven’t eaten much fish because I just haven’t really known how to cook it. We didn’t eat it much growing up and I guess I’ve just learned to cook like my Mom… and have ventured out from there! She certainly gave me a good start in healthy, wholesome, cheap cooking! Continue reading “Simple Soy Sauce Salmon”
What better smell is there than clothing dried outside on the line! The spring summer and fall is some of my favorite times of year and part of that is due to the fact that I can now hang laundry on the line! There are so many benefits! The smell, the time with the quiet, forced time to go outside, little ones who want to help, training children to learn to work, and the satisfaction of saving money while getting additional blessing! Continue reading “The Power of the Clothesline”
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Striving to preserve what we have graciously been given.
Striving to preserve what we have graciously been given.
Green & Grateful 