tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80331961314717707612024-03-12T22:07:43.775-05:00Walkin' in SunshineValerie Pilgreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844557898315363671noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-36064204094356898102021-02-22T10:30:00.003-06:002021-02-24T16:49:00.997-06:00February 2021 Daybook~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~<br />
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The warmth of the sun is a very welcome blessing today, a week ago SW Arkansas saw a low of 2 degrees. It's supposed to reach 65 today, and 68 tomorrow, with rain the rest of the week. There are still bits of snow on the ground from the 12 inches that fell here at our home.</div><div style="color: #666666; font-size: 18px;"><br /></div>
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Trying to think on "Whatever is...."<br />
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I'm tired due to not taking care of myself wisely. I tend to focus on the negative lately, not verbally as much as vocally, but enough that it is filtering into the physical side of things.</div>
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Dog and cat hair on my sofa and clothes.<br />I do vacuum, the goal is once a day, however<br />
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Happy people have dog/cat hair on their clothes.".<br />
I love my furbabbies, we were not in anyway looking to add to our household, but 3 of them are rescues, 1 indoor cat, 1 outdoor cat, and the female dog. 2 of them are results of the rescue, 1 indoor cats and the male puppy (at this time he is 2 and weighs 80 lbs.)<br />
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<span style="line-height: 25.2px;">Long sleeve shirt, denim skirt, and house shoes. </span></div>
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I am considering watching The Chosen.<br />
If you have seen this I would love for you to leave a comment. Currently I am very careful about Scripture being added to, and have read a cautious, yet gentle, warning regarding the show, and believe I can get past this, but for reasons I will not get into, I prefer Scripture Only. Having said that, I'm curious for any input. </div>
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Without God I am nothing,<br />
With Him I can do all things.<br />
Thank you <a href="https://michellelesley.com/" target="_blank">Michelle Lesley</a> for this <a href="https://michellelesley.com/2020/05/08/youre-not-awesome-and-you-know-it-2/" target="_blank">post</a>.<br />
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I am His child, and therefore I am precious to Him, however, even on my best day I still fall short, yet Jesus loves me. He loved me, and you, enough to go to the cross for me, and you too. No wonder all those pretty fluff memes just did not work for me, if anything I felt worse. If I stop and fill up on His word, it's like gas in my tank. Poor analogy I know, but it's as close as I can get.<br />
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<br />Massive clean tomorrow, hubby was off work for over a week, and we just enjoyed the time together, so although I did clean daily, it is time for a scrub down. </div>
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A new online friend of mine shared an awesome recipe and I just had to share with you and anyone coming by. Renee over at There Is Beauty In Grace posted Pumpkin Soup & Cranberry Cornmeal Biscuits. It sounded so wonderful. (These links have since been taken down, but do a google search and you'll find something similar).<br />
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I have done a similar recipe using Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash could also be used, AND if you make your own bread bowls, WOW!!!<br />
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Only thing I did different, was I used Heavy Cream instead of the milk, but use what you have.<br />
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Love you bunches,<br />
MOM<br />
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P.S. Since you know I make my own pumpkin spice seasoning, cuz I love to make a Sugar Scrub out of it, here is a link for that. <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/tipslibrary/baking-tips/how-to-make-pumpkin-pie-spice" target="_blank">MIY Pumpkin Spice</a>.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09738682005198915337noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-50408597281696871182017-09-13T09:38:00.001-05:002021-02-24T16:02:39.043-06:00SWDB 9/13/17<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "vollkorn";"><span style="font-size: 18px;">That our oldest grandson got out of Irma's path and his family was able to return safely and only to have downed limbs, and fence panels to deal with-well that and no electricity. </span></span></i><br />
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<i>Memories, always and forever, moment by moment, one hug, one kiss,</i><br />
<i>one smile, one tear at a time.</i><br />
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<i>Oh, and these...</i><br />
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<i>What I chose to dress myself in, I'm an adult, I can wear what I want.</i><br />
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<i>Sorry for the "snarky" coming through, </i><br />
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<i>A playlist on spotify (I just downloaded the app to listen to it)</i><br />
<i>created by Ashley <a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1835515859">@</a></i><span face=", "blinkmacsystemfont" , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #262626; font-size: 32px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ashley.beaudin/">ashley.beaudin</a></span></div>
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<i>who has started a movement called <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theimperfectboss/" target="_blank">#theimperfectboss</a> on IG.</i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "vollkorn";"><span style="font-size: 18px;">These young women are fantastic, they are campaigning to celebrate your imperfections.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "vollkorn";"><span style="font-size: 18px;">I'm humbled by their honesty, and as a mother and grandmother just want to wrap each one in my arms and say "How very brave you are"! </span></span></i></div>
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<i>That the heart of what these young women are revealing catches on, being real, being open, embracing each other "warts and all" as my generation says. We need to realize that imperfect should be "I'm Perfect just as I am" and impossible should be "I'm Possible" (Audrey Hepburn).</i></div>
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<i>That being 50 does not have to mean I can't learn new things, it's just a stepping stone in a wonderful journey. AND that I can listen to at least some of this newer music, truth be told, I'm enjoying it!</i><br />
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<i>Getting ready for a weekend of primitive (pre-1840) camping, IOW unplugging!</i></div>
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<i>My new favorite product</i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "vollkorn";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><i>Yes, I'm in Direct Sales, yes I'm sharing a product I sell, I'd love your feedback</i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "vollkorn";"><i><span style="font-size: 18px;">on this one, no purchase necessary. </span></i></span></div>
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<b>From the Office</b><br />
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<i>Yes, sometimes my office is my bathroom. </i><br />
<i>Learning how to post and share how-to's for my home based business. </i><br />
<i>I guess it's true, "You're never too old to learn something new"!</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://thesimplewoman.blogspot.com/p/httpthesimplewoman.html" target="_blank">Guidelines for SWDB</a></i></div>
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<i>You are enough, God does not call the equipped, He equips the called, </i><br />
<i>just be you.</i><br />
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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09738682005198915337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-46416155397196451022017-08-24T13:56:00.002-05:002021-02-24T16:03:57.282-06:00Organizing...Just this month I did a series of organizing over on my VIP page. I'd really love to share one more.<br />
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I've spent YEARS trying to get organized and then stay that way. In October of '15 I remarried, he's a wonderful man, and more importantly he's my best friend. That wonderful event meant regrouping and reorganizing, which also meant downsizing. It's been almost two years now, and I'm nearly to the goal of not having to move anything to get to something else.<br />
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Blessings,<br />
<i>Valerie</i><br />
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<a href="http://thehomesteadinghippy.com/organize-your-home-on-a-budget/" target="_blank">Extra help organizing on a budget.</a><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410660195614365293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-22689105592258845122017-08-23T13:23:00.001-05:002021-02-24T16:04:48.859-06:00SWD 8-24-17~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~<br />
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I am thankful,<br />
<i>for all the blessings bestowed upon me,</i><br />
<i>but mostly for my husband, who is also my best friend.</i><br />
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<i>a stock pile of things to take to our local Farmer's Market.</i><br />
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<i>When Calls the Heart.</i></div>
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<i>A tad bit of a mess right now, it'll be there when I get to it.</i></div>
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Taken this past weekend at the wedding of one<br />
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<i>May the Lord bless and keep you.</i><br />
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November 14, 2016<br />
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<b>Looking out my window</b><br />
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How very blessed I am, I have a warm home, great friends and a healthy family.<br />
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For all of Gods blessings, especially hot cocoa on a chilly day.<br />
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Cuddly Kittens on crisp cool Fall Days.<br />
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<i>A Banner and new dress for Mountain Man Rendezvous camping (everything is pre-1840)</i></div>
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<i>Reading the Book of Job, in the Bible</i><br />
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<b>I am learning</b></div>
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To be a bit more gracious in my speech and action, while a bit of salt can be good, it can also burn.<br />
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<i>Not much right now, just 2-3 dishes in the sink. But getting ready for some sloppy joe's on home made buns!</i></div>
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Just me now....<br />
Learning how to effectively and efficiently work my home based business on social media!</div>
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<i>Thank you so much for stopping by, please leave a comment, I'm trying to get back into the habit of posting on my blog now that my kids are grown and out in the world, and I would love to hear from you!!! Blessings!</i></div>
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Cloudy, no rain in sight though.</div>
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I am so blessed.</div>
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I am thankful</div>
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For 1 year of marriage to an awesome man.<br />
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<span style="line-height: 25.2px;">Cuddling up in a big fuzzy sweater, wearing ugly socks.</span></div>
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T-shirt and denim skirt.<br />
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<i>The book of Job.</i></div>
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That it finally rains tomorrow.</div>
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I am learning</div>
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To put on my blinders and stay on track.</div>
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In my kitchen</div>
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<i>I need to can a couple of jars of spaghetti sauce tomorrow.</i></div>
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In the school room</div>
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Only me in the school room now, but I will never stop learning.</div>
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Right now I am learning about Social Media for Home based businesses.</div>
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In my garden</div>
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Just a few herbs this year.</div>
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Board room</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/LRVPilgreen/inspiration/" target="_blank">Inspiration board.</a></b></div>
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Post Script</div>
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<i>My home based business www.lillarose.biz/valeriepilgreen</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410660195614365293noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-43264416246105931812015-07-10T07:40:00.002-05:002015-07-10T07:40:58.956-05:00Canning 2015I've put up about 45 pints of Bread and Butter pickles this season, and am waiting on the tomatoes to turn red so I can can them for sauce and salsa. Both of these are done by the Water Bath Method, which can be found in the Ball Canning Guide (about $7 at any Wal Mart), but you need to have one that is at least less than 5 years old, things have changed a bit. I have use many of the techniques and recipes from <a href="http://www.sbcanning.com/" target="_blank">SB CANNING</a> both for at home and my canning classes that I teach.<br />
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Start with a clean kitchen, trust me, you won't regret it.<br />
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If you are getting started, here is the prep for Water Bath Method.<br />
<a href="http://www.sbcanning.com/2012/07/water-bath-canning-step-by-step.html">http://www.sbcanning.com/2012/07/water-bath-canning-step-by-step.html</a><br />
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I have a table top oven (roaster oven) that I use to sterilize and keep the jars, lids, and rings warm, that way I'm not using every single burner on the stove top. It also frees up space on the counter, I can just move it if I need to. If you don't want to heat up the kitchen you can use the side burner on your grill, or even the fish fryer, and do this outside, just make sure you have everything ready a head of time.<br />
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For Bread and Butter Pickles, if you want a more "DIY" method this is the standard method, I just get the premixed package for about $2.50,(it also calls for 7 cups of sugar-I'll occasionally use 8 cups) I do plan on making up my own mix of spices soon. I ice my cucumber slices for about 2 hours, I just put them in a bowl of ice, or if I have a double batch (as I have lately) I use one side of the sink. Salt does nothing to help the preservation process, so if you are on a special diet you can decrease or omit the salt all together.<br />
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For sweet and dill pickles try this recipe.<br />
<a href="http://www.sbcanning.com/2012/07/pickles-sweet-and-dill-taste-of-summer.html">http://www.sbcanning.com/2012/07/pickles-sweet-and-dill-taste-of-summer.html</a><br />
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June 15, 2015<br />
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Rain, Rain, and more Rain,</div>
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About how God is watering the garden</div>
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God loves me enough to bless me with tomatoes and peppers.</div>
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A mess, as usual.</div>
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To church in a bit.</div>
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If this rain pattern really will last till October.</div>
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Game of Thrones and Pride and Prejudice.</div>
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My cat lets me sleep all night.</div>
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This weekend.</div>
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That the learning never does stop.</div>
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Getting ready for chuch.</div>
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How GREAT HE really is.</div>
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Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway-<br />
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Work, rest, chores, family.</div>
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My new business.</div>
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Spring is trying ever so hard to arrive.</div>
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Tomatoes, Potatoes, Beans, Squash, Lettuce, all fresh.</div>
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A big mess in my kitchen.</div>
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That all this cold weather and more than 1 snow means I can grow my squash in peace and not have to say ugly things about squash bugs.</div>
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I am learning</div>
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New ways to cook all those Tomatoes, Potatoes, Beans, Squash, Lettuce, all fresh.</div>
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We are all born ignorant, one must work hard to remain stupid.</div>
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Benjamin Franklin.</div>
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My old worn out, one strap broken, cut off overalls and canvass sneakers, oops that's two.</div>
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A few plans for the rest of the week:</div>
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Uh, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Beans, Squash, Lettuce, all fresh, </div>
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A peek into my day...</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Elinore Pruitt Stewart</span></b></div>
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I absolutely LOVED this book, or maybe collection of letters would be better. It amazes me the things women years ago accomplished in a days work, it also humbles me. I have often complained about not getting everything done, and we don't have our kids in outside activities. I have a bread machine that I use the dough cycle on, I have a crock-pot I cook in, I have a washing machine & dryer, I have NO reason to complain about dirty laundry or supper not being on the table. These 26 letters are from a widowed young mother who is a former laundress and is writing to her former employer about becoming a homesteader in Wyoming in the early 1900's. The detail she writes in her letters makes the west come alive, whether it is spring peeking out from under the remaining snow, or the dead of winter. If you enjoyed the Little House books, you will love this too.</div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">To me, homesteading is the solution of all poverty's problems, but I realize that temperament has much to do with success in any undertaking, and persons afraid of coyotes and work and loneliness had better let ranching alone. At the same time, any woman who can stand her own company, can see the beauty of the sunset, loves growing things, and is willing to put in as much time at careful labor as she does over the washtub, will certainly succeed; will have independence, plenty to eat all the time, and a home of her own in the end.</span></span></div>
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I will admit, I have not carefully read every single page, I have however, thoroughly skimmed through it, as it is a planner and I needed to start using and implementing it right away. I absolutely love this planner, we have chickens, ducks, goats, cats, kids, and garden all here on our 1 acre homestead. We plan on adding rabbits and a few more chickens very soon, as well as moving the ducks to the garden area. Cynthia Bombach has invested her time and sweat into making a planner for her and her family that would make things go smoother, and thought that since she had not found one ready to use she would share hers with others. What a blessing this planner has already been and we are not even into March yet. I have taken the information that pertains to us and added it to my monthly planner, then I choose "chores" or jobs and transfer them to my weekly planner, which is also my daily planner. We do not have all the animals listed in her planner, nor do we have large farm equipment, but should we every acquire any of these, I can adjust my planners. Things get very busy around here this time of year, it is seed starting time, then transplanting, then kidding the goats, sometimes small but very important things like shots or stocking the birthing kit, get over looked, Cynthia's book will be a huge blessing to us.</div>
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410660195614365293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-23716777729220252872013-10-16T12:00:00.003-05:002021-02-24T15:07:11.734-06:00Dear Sarah-D 10/16/2013Dear Sarah-D,<br />
I hope to write many of these letters to you, there are so many things I wanted to share with you over the years, but time and opportunities were missed and lost, and time often got in the way. You may not appreciate these now, but I hope and pray that some day you will.<br />
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A few rambling thoughts.<br />
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Susanne Myers aka <a href="http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/" target="_blank">Hillbilly Housewife</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/adapting-your-favorite-recipes-for-the-crockpot.htm" target="_blank">Adapting recipes for the crock pot, by Hillbilly Housewife</a><br />
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Bread recipes-we took out 1/4 cup flour and used 1/4 cup potato flakes.<br />
<a href="http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/firstloaf.htm" target="_blank">The first bread machine recipe we used</a>.<br />
We adjusted the water and oil, using 1 1/4 cup water and 4 Tbsp oil.<br />
<a href="http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/easy-and-tasty-bread-machine-bread.htm" target="_blank">Another option.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.hodgsonmill.com/OurKitchen/RecipeList/tabid/540/i/235/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Flax Seed Bread</a><br />
7/8 cup water, (one cup minus 2 tbsp)<br />
2 Tbsp margarine, or butter*<br />
3 Tbsp molasses<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
2 Tbsp Hodgson Mill Milled Flax Seed<br />
1 Tbsp Hodgson Mill Vital Wheat Gluten, optional<br />
2 1/2 cups Hodgson Mill Best for Bread Flour<br />
1 1/2 Tbsp nonfat dry milk<br />
1 1/2 tsp Hodgson Mill Active Dry Yeast<br />
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<a href="http://www.hodgsonmill.com/OurKitchen/RecipeList/tabid/540/i/43/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Pizza Bites</a><br />
1 cup Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Flour<br />
1 packet Hodgson Mill Fast Rise Yeast<br />
1 tsp sea salt<br />
1 tsp brown sugar<br />
1 large egg, beaten<br />
1 1/2 cups water, warm<br />
12 oz mozzarella, cubed (about 40 pieces)<br />
pepperoni, sliced<br />
olive oil, topping<br />
Italian seasoning, topping<br />
parmesan, grated, topping<br />
kosher salt, topping<br />
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<span style="color: #603913; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">In a large bowl or bread machine, combine the flours, yeast, brown sugar, egg and water. Mix ingredients together and knead until you have achieved a soft but not sticky dough – add additional water if needed. After 12 minutes on the dough cycle in a bread machine, turn the machine off. Cover the dough or shut the lid and allow it to rest for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Lightly grease two 9-inch pie plates or baking pans. Divide the dough into 30-35 equal-sized pieces. Take a piece of dough and place one or two pieces of pepperoni on top and two cubes of cheese. Wrap the dough around the pepperoni and cheese and pinch closed. Place the ball seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces. </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/crockpot-baked-potato-soup.htm" target="_blank">Crockpot Baked Potato Soup</a><br />
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<a href="http://happymoneysaver.com/making-50-freezer-meals-in-one-day/" target="_blank">50 Freezer Meals in One Day.</a><br />
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<a href="http://happymoneysaver.com/freezer-meals-for-two/" target="_blank">Freezer Meals for Two</a><br />
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<a href="http://happymoneysaver.com/freezer-meals/" target="_blank">Freezer Meals</a><br />
Great tips on containers and what not to freeze.<br />
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<a href="http://happymoneysaver.com/freezer-meal-tips-beginners/" target="_blank">Freezer Meals for Beginners</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.grocerybudget101.com/content.php" target="_blank">$50 a week grocery.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.grocerybudget101.com/content.php/690-4-Layer-Scrumptious-Pumpkin-Cake" target="_blank">4-Layer Pumpkin Cake</a><br />
Personally I would use a spice cake instead of yellow.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today's task...</span><br />
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Cook remaining frozen chicken backs, debone, chop, package and freeze. Keep enough back for 3 recipes of chicken pie filling and chicken noodle soup (made in crockpot to be eaten tomorrow and the remaining frozen for later).<br />
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Chicken Pie Recipes<br />
<a href="http://happymoneysaver.com/frugal-food-homemade-chicken-pot-pie/" target="_blank">Option 1</a><br />
<a href="http://creatingnaturally.com/homemade-chicken-pot-pie/" target="_blank">Option 2</a><br />
<a href="http://www.grocerybudget101.com/content.php/79-Chicken-Pot-Pie" target="_blank">Option 3</a><br />
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Chicken Gravy for Chicken Pie<br />
Brown 7 T flour in a pan with 4 T butter. Gradually add enough chicken broth to make a good gravy. I use half broth/stock and half goats milk when we have it on hand.<br />
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You do not have to have a pie crust on the bottom of your chicken pie, you can also use a 9x13 pan and have just a top crust, serve with fresh bread or biscuits.<br />
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Noodles for Chicken Noodle Soup<br />
6 Eggs<br />
6 T light cream or canned milk (or goats milk)<br />
1 Tbsp salt<br />
4 1/2 C flour.<br />
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Knead, and divide into fourthds. Roll out on lightly floured surface until paper thin. Dry 30 minutes, cut into strips, drop into boiling salted water and cook. You can also roll it out, then roll up into jelly roll and slice, or freeze for later and slice when it has thawed.<br />
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Noreen's Chicken Stock 101<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rain, Rain, & more Rain</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I need to get back into my routines</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">In the kitchen...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nothing yet, school and dinner preps in a few.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">I am wearing...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Warm socks, jeans & a sweatshirt</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">I am creating...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">I am going...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To bed early tonight.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">I am wondering...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If we will actually have a winter here in NE TX.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">I am reading...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Humorous Mr. Lincoln</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">I am hoping...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can get a few meals in the freezer</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sunshine</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">I am learning</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not 20 anymore</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">Around the house...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quiet</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">I am pondering...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Where the time has gone</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">A favorite quote for today...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Abraham Lincoln</span></div>
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Valerie Pilgreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844557898315363671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-72876749242477071922012-11-09T08:00:00.000-06:002012-11-09T08:00:05.549-06:00Black Friday Black Bean TaquitosI was catching up over at Mentoring Moments for Christian Women and ran across this recipe. We don't observe Black Friday shopping here, I've done it a couple of time and decided it really wasn't worth investing my time into the effort it took. <br />
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I did, however, like this quick recipe and wanted to share the link with you.<br />
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Original post over at MMCW<br />
<a href="http://mentoringmoments.org/black-bean-taquitos/">http://mentoringmoments.org/black-bean-taquitos/</a><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Valerie's note: you could also substitute greek yogurt instead of sour cream, or mix half sour cream with half greek yougurt. Another option is to use greek yogurt instead of sour cream in your guacamole. </span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410660195614365293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-50376735331212136112012-11-04T08:00:00.000-06:002012-11-04T09:30:26.013-06:00Slow Cooker Tips and Recipes<br />
<a href="http://www.livingonadime.com/store/easy-crockpot-recipes-and-menus/?ap_id=valsblogs" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Easy Crockpot Recipes and Menus" border="0" src="http://livingonadime.com/prodimages/easy-crockpot-recipes-220.png" /></a>I had the opportunity to preview this book and was amazed at it's contents. It contains 173 pages total, of recipes, tips, and quotes to lift your day. This is not just another cookbook, nor is it just another crockpot cookbook, each recipe for a meal has a recipe for a dessert and suggestions for side dishes, if a side dish is needed. There are also sections for; Desserts, Appetizers Sauces and Dips, Side Dishes, and Misc Recipes. I'm not easily impressed with cookbooks (I have plenty and then some) but this one knocked my socks off. If I had to keep just 1 crockpot cookbook, this would be the one, not just for the recipes, but the humor threaded throughout, just like my grandmothers kitchen was.<br />
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I use my crockpot year round, setting it on the porch or in the laundry room on very hot days, this time of year however, I use it more often, and plan on digging into this book for some new twists on some old dishes.<br />
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Using your crockpot can save you a lot of money, slash the amount of time you have to spend preparing meals, allow you to prepare more wholesome meals for your family and reduce your overall stress. Cooking with a crockpot can also save a lot of energy, because you don't have to heat up the house in the summer when you're trying to keep it cooler. Here are a few tips and recipes from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.livingonadime.com/store/easy-crockpot-recipes-and-menus/?ap_id=valsblogs%22%20target=%22blank%22%3EEasy%20Crockpot%20Recipes%20and%20Menus%3C/a%3E">Living On A Dime's new Easy Crockpot Recipes</a> and Menus e-book to help you with your crockpot cooking.<br />
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Slow Cooker Tips<br />
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Unless the recipe states otherwise, always cook with the lid on your slow cooker. It is best not to open the lid while cooking.<br />
Many recipes that you cook in the oven or on top of the stove can be adapted to the slow cooker. If it takes 2-4 hours to cook in the oven or on the stove top then it will take about 4-6 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low in the slow cooker.<br />
If you need to reduce the liquid, take the lid off for the last half hour of cooking. You could also make a mix of 2 teaspoons cornstarch with some of the liquid from the dish and stir it into the rest. Then allow it to cook and thicken.<br />
If you find yourself going out to eat a lot because you hate the clean up, then try using slow cooker liners. It is much less expensive to use them than to eat out. Liners are especially good to use when you have company and during the holidays.<br />
To make slow cooker dishes even easier and faster keep a supply of ingredients like cooked hamburger, sausage, bacon or ham in the freezer. Then you won't have to dirty a skillet or take the time to cook things like hamburger before you toss them into the slow cooker.<br />
Normally you should fill your slow cooker about 3/4 full, especially if you are cooking soups and stews. Add the ingredients and then add liquid to fill it to 3/4 full.<br />
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Barbecue Chicken<br />
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4-6 pieces chicken<br />
1 cup barbecue sauce<br />
1/4 cup white vinegar<br />
1/4 cup brown sugar<br />
1/2 tsp. garlic powder<br />
1/2-1 tsp. red pepper flakes<br />
Place chicken in a slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken. Cook on low in the slow cooker about 4-6 hours.<br />
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1-2 cups diced cooked chicken<br />
2 onions, chopped<br />
2 stalks celery, chopped<br />
2 cups cooked brown rice<br />
2 cups chicken broth<br />
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted<br />
Combine all ingredients but almonds in a slow cooker. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or on low 4 to 5 hours. Serve with almonds.<br />
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</span>Valerie Pilgreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844557898315363671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-64641351443115683982012-11-03T11:32:00.001-05:002012-11-03T11:32:57.582-05:00In His Presence 11/3/12Mentoring Moments for Christian Woman have a link up called In His presence. To catch up on them go <a href="http://mentoringmoments.org/category/misc/blog-carnivals/" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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We all have seasons in our life, not just the natural seasons, but often times we discover in our soul (our breath, our mind, our feelings) we have more than one season at a time going on. Whether you are a new wife, new mom, seasoned wife and mother, SAHM, or work outside the home mom, sometimes there's a blessing season at home, struggle season at work, with friends, or other family members, and still yet another season with your or your husbands career that are affecting us all at the same time. I recently thought I was going through a dry season, yet what I discovered was that it was a desperately needed rest season. <br />
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Sitting and resting is not something I do well, but it was just what I needed. The funny thing is how I discovered what I needed, or rather the way God revealed it to me. I was tired, I don't mean catch up on sleep tired, I mean weary in the soul tired. I finally hollered at God, Hey-I've spent years ministering to others, what about me, it's my turn. About that time that old song came to mind, "It's me, it's me, it's me O'Lord, standing in the need of prayer". He told me to shut up and sit down (I would not have heard Him otherwise). That's it, sit down and shut up. No further instructions. <br />
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Most of the time, He will lay it out for me, bit by bit, but not this time. I learned long ago to do what He said to do until He told me different. Just like Dory in Nemo, just keep __________. So I sat. I have to have some background music or ministering on, or my mind wanders, and at times not even that works! So I loaded up some podcasts on iTunes from a few different Cowboy Churches. I love the way they tend to tell it like it is. I don't like sugar coating, bull, or beating around the bush. I'm a lot like Joe Friday on Dragnet, "Just the facts mam". One church <a href="http://norcocowboychurch.com/" target="_blank">Northern Colorado Cowboy Church</a> had a series on being whole. God has been using that to still me and refresh me, it's worth checking out. If your looking for a Cowboy Church online that has the worship service included than <a href="http://cowboyfaith.org/" target="_blank">Cowboy Church of Ellis County</a> is the place to go. Be sure to check out the sermon dated 8/12/12 with guest David Crane, you'll be sure to receive a blessing, and stay in stitches laughing the whole time.<br />
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God also used a local station I listen to on iTunes (many places in Texas are considered local, but still 3 hours away), <a href="http://etcgospel.com/" target="_blank">East Texas Country Gospel</a>, which you can listen to online or on the free app shoutcast. Two songs that really just lifted my spirits were "If God Had a Facebook" by the Sammy Glass Family (listen to a sample <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sammy+Glass+Family/If+God+Had+a+Facebook" target="_blank">HERE</a>), and "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VV8Bd0dcrI" target="_blank">If Jesus Was On Facebook</a>" by Mark Carmen. Take a couple of minutes to give them a listen, and get a blessing.<br />
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What seasons have you been through, which season are you in, where are you going? I have two grown sons, and two kids still at home (teenagers), so I am approaching the empty nest season, but I will not be alone, for He is always with me.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410660195614365293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-8283726845748728032012-11-02T08:49:00.000-05:002012-11-02T13:58:01.741-05:00Homemade Seasonings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Save Money With Homemade Seasonings<br />
by Tawra Kellam<br />
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Seasoned Salt<br />
I use this one in almost every meal I cook. It saves so much time having everything in one shaker!<br />
8 Tbsp. salt<br />
3 Tbsp. pepper<br />
1/2 Tbsp. onion powder<br />
1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder<br />
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.<br />
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Taco Seasoning<br />
6 tsp. chili powder<br />
4 1/2 tsp. cumin<br />
5 tsp. paprika<br />
1/4 tsp. oregano<br />
3 tsp. onion powder<br />
2 1/2 tsp. garlic powder<br />
1/8-1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper<br />
Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. One teaspoon of homemade taco seasoning equals 2 teaspoons store-bought.<br />
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Italian Seasoning<br />
1/4 cup dried basil<br />
2 Tbsp. dried marjoram<br />
2 Tbsp. dried oregano<br />
2 Tbsp. dried coriander<br />
2 Tbsp. dried thyme<br />
2 Tbsp. dried rosemary<br />
2 tsp. garlic powder<br />
1 tsp. sugar<br />
Combine all the ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dark place for up to 3 months.<br />
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Cajun Seasoning<br />
1 Tbsp. paprika<br />
2 1/2 tsp. salt<br />
1 tsp. onion powder<br />
1 tsp. garlic powder<br />
1 tsp. cayenne pepper<br />
3/4 tsp. white pepper<br />
3/4 tsp. black pepper<br />
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves, dried<br />
1/2 tsp. oregano, dried<br />
Combine ingredients and mix well. Store in an airtight container.<br />
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Fajita Seasoning<br />
1 Tbsp. cornstarch<br />
2 1/2 -3 tsp. chili powder (vary according to how spicy you like it)<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules<br />
1 tsp. paprika<br />
1/2 tsp. onion powder<br />
1/2 tsp. garlic powder<br />
1/4 tsp. cumin<br />
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All Purpose Seasoning<br />
3 Tbsp. paprika<br />
2 Tbsp. salt<br />
2 Tbsp. dried parsley<br />
2 tsp. onion powder<br />
2 tsp. garlic powder<br />
1 tsp. ground black pepper<br />
1 tsp. dried oregano<br />
1 tsp. dried basil<br />
1 tsp. dried thyme<br />
1/2 tsp. celery salt<br />
Mix all ingredients together and store in an air tight container.Use on hamburgers, steak, chicken, fish and vegetables.<br />
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Valerie Pilgreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844557898315363671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-55757194579584123192012-11-01T18:40:00.001-05:002012-11-02T14:17:06.158-05:00Is there really gender discrimination in business?Guest post from Lynette Chandler<br />
<a href="http://techbasedmarketing.com/" target="_blank">TechBasedMarketing</a><br />
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In a private Facebook group, I noticed a lot of people were looking for a tech person to work with. So, I introduced myself. Upon returning to check on the status, I saw a post at the very top of the wall from a guy who also introduced himself as a coder.<br />
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Now, I'm not <i>that</i> naive to think I am the only geek in a group. There are probably many people better at tech than me in any group. What gave me pause was, why this guy's introduction got so many responses when mine hardly went noticed.<br />
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A horrifying thought flashed through my mind. It couldn't be true. Did he get more attention because he's… a man? Maybe you have experienced something similar. Something that made you stop to wonder if you didn't win the bid, secure that client or get that exposure because you are a woman. Then, you look around and it looks like all the top dogs are men.<br />
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Of course it depends on the industry you are in but I'm here to tell you, even in seemingly male-centric arenas, there are plenty of women quietly making serious coin. Sometimes, we aren't seeing the ladies because women simply aren't vocal about their successes. And, when we toot our own horn, we often express it in an entirely different manner.<br />
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For us, being able to support our families and being there when the kids get off the bus mean a whole lot more than 'crushing it' or making a million dollars in 24 hours. I'm not saying women don't strive for that. I'd love to make that kind of money any day. It's just, our goals are often more immediate and realistic.<br />
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That is why it's always refreshing to hear stories about real women and how they broke through the barriers. If you need a little inspiration from authentic women just like you, head on over to <a href="http://solomasterminds.com/">SoloMasterminds</a>. They are bragging on three ladies who turned their wildest dreams into reality while juggling homework, laundry, whiny children, soccer practices and meal plans.<br />
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As for that little incident I told you about earlier, after giving it more thought, I decided it had <u>nothing</u> to do with gender nor discrimination of any kind. There were <b>plenty</b> of logical and probably more accurate explanations like the timing of our posts and how quickly my post got buried under a flurry of activity.<br />
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What I learned that week - focus on being awesome instead of speculating about something that may not be true because when working for yourself, there is no glass ceiling. Especially with an Internet business. Don't take my word for it. <a href="http://solomasterminds.com/">Check out the three case studies</a> and let those women tell you their story.<br />
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Lynette Chandler helps small businesses leverage technology in their marketing. She is also the resident tech expert at <a href="http://solomasterminds.com/">SoloMasterminds</a> and credits it for helping to turn her business around. Lynette would love to connect with you in this special community and invites you to come check it out.<br />
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FOR TODAY October 30, 2012</div>
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Outside my window... Sunshine and Longhorns</div>
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I am thinking... I'd rather be gardening.</div>
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I am thankful... I'm in NE Texas.</div>
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In the kitchen... Scrounging for lunch.</div>
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I am wearing... Jeans, t-shirt, jacket.</div>
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I am creating... Mess after mess, not really, I'm just making and gathering a few staples like home made deodorant and master mix (Bisquick).</div>
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I am going... Stir crazy, I really need to get out.</div>
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I am wondering... If I'll have any more Bell Peppers to bring in this year.</div>
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I am reading... The Bible, I haven't started a new "other" book yet.</div>
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I am hoping... To fix some sort of cover for my peppers to weather the winter.</div>
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I am looking forward to... Some me time.</div>
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I am learning... Patience, I'm not doing very well.</div>
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Around the house... Project that need finishing.</div>
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I am pondering... Lots of things, I've decided I have ADD, or ADHD, AND CDO (same as OCD but the letters are in alphabetical order like they <b><u>should</u></b> be).</div>
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A favorite quote for today... "SO" this is from Madea's Big Happy Family, the bible according to Madea, when someone does something to you, you get them back and then say "SO", because the Bible says "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so". Now I know that's not what it means, but it does make me chuckle and God knows we could all use a chuckle and some serious lightening up.</div>
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One of my favorite things... Warm socks. I mean, fuzzy, ugly, goes to the knee, no shoe is gonna fit over these, make your feet sweat, socks.</div>
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A few plans for the rest of the week:... Gather supplies to make another batch of laundry detergent.</div>
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This is Mrs. Pippens, she currently resides in the pasture (not ours) behind our house, her owners live down the road. We have nicknamed her TOUCHDOWN, can you tell why? I'm sorry I could not get closer, I'm just not brave enough to go into the pasture when there are more than Longhorn nearby and I may have to jump the fence, which is barbed wire. <br />
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Taylor Swift (on the left) and one of her friends were nearby and did not really look up to a visitor in the pasture, so I took the pictures on my phone from my side of the fence.<br />
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Some of the others hanging out in the pasture are Reba, Boot Scoot Boogie, Miranda (who was 2" short of having the longest horns at a show 2 years ago), Loretta Lynn, Cowboy Cassinova, Fancy, Lady Antebellum, can you see the theme here? I used to go out and have coffee with some pretty impressive names.<br />
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Valerie Pilgreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844557898315363671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-22544036736873128732011-10-05T12:31:00.000-05:002011-10-05T12:31:57.517-05:00SayMMMI was playing around with my <a href="http://saymmm.com/">Say MMM</a> account, actually I was looking for ideas for dinner, using what I had on hand, and learning how to use the menu/shopping list options. They have a new feature over there, you can add up to 100 recipes for the free version, free is good, (paid version is unlimited recipes, add cost of ing, and track nutrients/calories $3 month) anyway, you can now add a link to a recipe online, and it will add the ingredients for you, and make up not only a shopping list but a "check to see" list as well. The "Check to see list is for things in the pantry you usually already have on hand. Your shopping list can be done in categories and/or stores. This makes is easy for me to pull it up, check off what I have, pull out my iPhone, pull up my Grocery Gadget (I have the $5 paid app) click items in, and go, or have my husband pull it up on his phone while he is in town. I can even enter a barcode on most items and it will pull up the price, and add tax for me-cool huh?<br />
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What did I decide on for dinner, a recipe from Hillbillyhousewife.com-just entered the link, and there it was, in my list!<br />
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Cindy over at Skip To My Lou, who BTW not only has a place FULL of ideas, also does something called Mady By You Monday's, click the button, hop on over and check it out.<br />
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Valentines, and since I home school and we are not able to attend the parties our group is having, I am showing a picture of what I wanted to share last week but did not get to. These are pot holders I made last year from the pattern from "A Year Of Pot Holders" by Leisure Arts.<br />
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I am not linking up to MBYM this week, but hope to in the future, you can however. Be sure to check out all the neat ideas from last week too, just click on Cindy's Made By You Monday's link.<br />
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</div><a href="http://mommy2twogirls.blogspot.com/2010/01/make-ahead-meals-for-busy-moms-cookbook.html">Mommy2TwoGirls</a> is having a giveaway of Jane Doiron's Make Ahead Meals Cook Book, hop on over and sign up!!!Valerie Pilgreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844557898315363671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-56357575855637286052010-01-26T13:11:00.001-06:002010-01-26T13:13:17.369-06:00TOTAL COMPUTER OVERHAUL Finale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigKSFnuUtJc-6lrg4n4Qeawcpw-8zl1S1vjMO8Be6QROEHDBldtCOHcmMsaxZySaYYvvqbDSjbUs-1Y7o3qSQTUufJGpyiphZ4EYtDZtB7_hrhM5B9Gw-HvuU_GGABZ-sKtpeUWbuXXY9/s1600-h/IMG_0494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigKSFnuUtJc-6lrg4n4Qeawcpw-8zl1S1vjMO8Be6QROEHDBldtCOHcmMsaxZySaYYvvqbDSjbUs-1Y7o3qSQTUufJGpyiphZ4EYtDZtB7_hrhM5B9Gw-HvuU_GGABZ-sKtpeUWbuXXY9/s320/IMG_0494.JPG" /></a><br />
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I was unable to finish this Friday due to having to make a cake for a friend of my son's. Yesterday was a catch up day, but that can be a good thing, we had plenty of time to finish up. I honestly did not finish, I still need to back up files, but the laundry is caught up and the kitchen is presentable, even after Sunday's football games and a day of my husband cooking!!!<br />
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I hope that you were able to at least get a good start on backing up your files and pictures. We have had computers crash that had tons of family pictures on them, those pictures are gone, no negatives to take to Wal-Mart and have copies made. I recommend putting pictures on a flash drive so you can keep adding to it. You can also use an online account to store your pictures, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, and Photo Bucket are good places to start. If you work from your computer you may want to check out a place like Mozy or Go to My PC, to back up and/or access your files anytime from any computer.<br />
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Now that you have your computer backed up, now you can start on that office, or office "area". My office area is where ever my laptop happens to be, right now it is the couch. <a href="http://www.pioneerthinking.com/finance/business/sq_homeoffice.html">HERE</a> is a great place to start.<br />
</span>Valerie Pilgreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844557898315363671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033196131471770761.post-18937866112242802382010-01-20T10:28:00.002-06:002010-01-20T10:32:37.146-06:00TOTAL COMPUTER OVERHAUL Day 3 & 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kX53-XGjyOQHVjW8ifDBBSoC0VlI-wvYyz9otuhDcCaOjODkT7nYENwbS0npxmJGf71Or2c2GqrGZmvSW6qJW2vu9nfwtJ8AzZ6RGfvemIGLVu0qSu6antoYBrMjQDh2FV5babH0SGai/s1600-h/dreamstimefree_246769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kX53-XGjyOQHVjW8ifDBBSoC0VlI-wvYyz9otuhDcCaOjODkT7nYENwbS0npxmJGf71Or2c2GqrGZmvSW6qJW2vu9nfwtJ8AzZ6RGfvemIGLVu0qSu6antoYBrMjQDh2FV5babH0SGai/s200/dreamstimefree_246769.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
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I just open My Documents, fix the window to the size I want, open My Computer, click on the drive I am transferring to, size it, and then drop and drag. If you are just starting, just take the whole folder over. If you already have a flash drive or a RW Disk you can add to the folders you already have there.<br />
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I mentioned saving money earlier. As I was going through some files a week or two ago, I noticed I had 2 or more files that were for school, and not only were they the same subject, they were the same topic. Most of these were freebies I picked up, but some were purchases. I also have many free patterns for crafts and sewing I need to put on a Flash Drive and keep with my sewing stuff, I will make a list for these, so I don't purchase one later.<br />
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I have tons of things to move and tomorrow my Mother-In-Law is taking my daughter and I for a panty run, we are headed to Sulphur Springs to the outlet stores to stock up on socks, stockings, and yes, undergarments. So, I am off to catch up on laundry, transfer my files, and make a music CD or two for our road trip.<br />
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Happy Organizing,<br />
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