…living, learning, and loving it!
Posted in frugal living, in the kitchen on Jun 30th, 2009
MMMM. MMMM. MMMM.
This weekend we made these delicious chocolate mint milkshakes.
We put two smallish size scoops of ice cream, some milk (how much you use depends on how thick or runny you want it), half a tablespoon of cocoa powder, and two or three drops of mint extract in the blender and gave [...]
Posted in natural living, outdoor living on Jun 29th, 2009
It’s been a while since I last photographed my small container garden. The plants have gotten quite large and are producing fantastically!
We have already eaten a green pepper – delicious! And have several tomatoes which are in the process of turning red and several others that will soon follow.
I am loving this garden [...]
Posted in family & friends on Jun 28th, 2009
I am leaving today after church to visit my Grandma in small town Iowa. I am so excited to spend some time in the town where my mom grew up and with one of the most amazing women that I know!
I am ready for a week of relaxing, crafting, and learning with my Grandma. [...]
Posted in books, music, & movies, frugal living, school & teaching on Jun 26th, 2009
Yesterday a package came. A wonderful wonderful package. Inside….
… that’s right! It’s an electric cello! I have been playing cello at church on the worship team; however, while we are all playing it’s hard to hear myself play or for others to hear the cello. It’s such a quiet instrument.
(Such a small case!)
So we [...]
Posted in my God and faith, womanhood on Jun 25th, 2009
The Christian life can be explained only in terms of Jesus Christ, and if your life as a Christian can still be explained in terms of you – your personality, your willpower, your gift, your talent, your money, your courage, your scholarship, your dedication, your sacrifice, or your anything – then although you may have [...]