I know this isn’t a typical post for this blog. But, if you’re a mother, grandmother or other woman who is interested in keeping children safe, and particularly in protecting them from sexual abuse, please stick with me for just a few minutes. I promise to keep it short and [continue reading]
Real Food Summer – Grow Basil and Make Pesto
Do you grow basil in your garden, or maybe in pots on a sunny porch? If so, you know that it’s one of the great pleasures of summer. It’s easy to grow, smells divine, and tastes delicious. You can add it to pizza, spaghetti sauce, or salad dressing. Layered with [continue reading]
4 More Ways to Prepare for the “Empty Nest” – Because It Tends to Sneak Up on You!
Yesterday I mentioned that it’s never too early to get ready for the “empty nest,” the years when your children are doing their own thing and you and your husband are on your own. Well, okay, if all of your children are infants and toddlers, you may not have to [continue reading]
Everything He Touches, He Changes
Happy Easter, friends. I pray that you have a beautiful day filled with love and joy. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
When Your Body Feels Like Your Enemy…
Do you ever feel like your body is your enemy, rather than your friend? I’ve been thinking for a while that many women feel exactly that way, and several things I read this week helped clarify the idea in my mind. In particular, three posts by J at Hot, Holy [continue reading]
7 Things to Know About Cooking and Baking with Einkorn Flour
Have you heard of Einkorn? It’s an ancient form of wheat, the one our ancestors first cultivated approximately 10,000 years ago. It’s considered a “relic grain,” one that produces much lower yields than modern hybridized wheat. Recently, however, interest in Einkorn has increased, because several of its qualities make it [continue reading]