Ten days into the Dukan Diet. I have spent the last twelve years learning about health and nutrition. I’ve learned about fats and sugars, green smoothies, raw foods, and more. We tried following the principles from Nourishing Traditions.
My Kindle Touch
I already have 35 ebooks loaded… and adding new ones each day. I can’t believe how many great ebooks that Amazon gives away for free! I haven’t even begin to fully explore my Kindle but that’s all part of it, isn’t it?
Vegetable Juices
A few of our favourite, healthy, vegetable juices along with a juicing tip or two.
Advent Reading
Jotham’s Journey, Tabitha’s Travels, and Bartholomew’s Passage are written for ages 9years and upwards. It all begins with Jotham and it continues in Bartholemew’s Passage culminating in a wondrous story called Tabitha’s Travels.
How I Lost My Voice
I don’t parent from fear now. And I don’t anymore. But I did. And I see similar actions from young parents- tactics used to control, cajole, manipulate or micro manage their children. I see some parents who are so scared of letting their children make mistakes.
Ready, Steady, Click!
I am not a fantastic photographer by any stretch of the imagination… but I’m having fun learning and practicing. My aim isn’t even to become a professional photographer. I really want to take beautiful photos of my family, in and about their daily life. One thing I learned from Click! How To Take [...]
Click! How To Take Gorgeous Photos Of Your Kids
Click! How To Take Gorgeous Photos Of Your Kids by Rachel Devine is a new ebook which is close to my heart. It’s the very reason that I started to learn more about photography. I want to be able to take gorgeous photos of my children and my family. Not just pretty pictures but photos [...]
Fearless Parenting
I’m not scared anymore. And it’s beautiful. Freeing. Relaxed. And joyful.Too often I tried to influence my little ones. Tried to control them. I micro-managed them. The lessons God has revealed to me have been the only thing that keep me going at times. It is not hopeless, but it isn’t just about homeschooling- it is so much bigger than that. God wants to reach you, to teach you, to blow your mind with Himself. But sometimes, like with me, He has to get some stuff out of the way so that we will listen. To parent out of freedom and grace is refreshing. It’s totally liberating!
The Think Principle
Our home is noisy! Our home is loud! And is filled with constant talk! But, this is a good thing- discussion is a cord that helps to bind the family together. Nevertheless, constant talk can be a drain upon others and it isn’t necessarily beneficial for the talker either. We have discussed a few slogans that have been able to help us to control our tongue- I’ll share them here. THINK…
The Wedding Day ~ part two
The house was in a flurry of excitement for the Big Day had arrived. Hair, makeup, food, dresses. Agh! But in the midst a beautiful young man and woman were joined before God in holy matrimony. I didn’t cry once. For the whole day. It was the most magical day and I was deliriously happy. Abigail has chosen wisely as Ian is a fine young man who is responsible and mature yet full of energy and life. He is a godly young man who has a heart to serve the Lord and both John and I are happy and proud to have him in our family. Nothing sad about that! I couldn’t stop smiling all day. Ok, I’ll be honest. I did cry just once. As they drove off from the reception I had a wave of happy-sadness. It only lasted a minute or so.
Chicken and Noodles
Chicken and noodles with a sweet Thai chilli sauce is a family favourite.
The good ole days
John sent these images to me via email. I actually remember seeing ads similar to this when I was little. What a good lesson in the powerof media and advertising! Left me quite speechless!
Recipe Collection & Meal Planning with Plan To Eat
Meal planning and cooking come easily to some people. I am not one of those people, despite my father being a quality chef. I have previously mentioned how my husband taught me how to cook those packets of 2 min noodles whilst we were on our honeymoon! I really, truly, had no idea about cooking. [...]
What’s for tea: August
Confession time: I have not followed a menu plan since Abi & Mr. H announced their engagement. I have barely cooked. We’ve been making do, but it has taken a toll on our bodies. Last week I started easing back into cooking and preparing fixed lunches. I take time with these things. I am, by nature, highly unorganised. I take some time to find my groove and whilst I’m in it everything is great. However it doesn’t take much to knock me out of my groove and the engagement/wedding did just that. So this is the first menu plan in quite a few weeks. (And it’s an off-pay week as well, so I’m doing okay)
Your turn: family bible study
We all desire for our children to know and love the Lord and be literate when it comes to the Bible. What have you done this week toward that? What lessons from the word have you learned with your family over the last week? What do you plan to study in the following week? Your turn!
Coffee explained
Confused over coffee? espresso? Latte? Double mocha? How do you have your coffee?
The war on truth
The truth is provocative. Truth hurts. Truth is under attack
Weekly Menu Planning
My weekly menu plan, focussing on health, protein and budget.
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