Monthly Archives: August 2009

Menu Plan Monday :: August 31-September 5 – Monday

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Vanessa

It’s Menu Plan Monday! We will be visiting family at the end of the week which means only four meals need to be planned this week. This week is also the first week of all day kindergarten. Half day kindergarten … Continue reading →

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Kinda Krunchy :: Facial Care

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Vanessa

Edit, January 2010: I have switched to using my bar of Dr. Bronners soap to wash my face as well. It cleans great and is much less drying than the baking soda. I also no longer use an astringent at … Continue reading →

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Basic Roll Recipe

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Vanessa

After writing this post, I have had several people ask for the recipe that I use when making dinner rolls. Here’s what I do: 2 1/4 t. yeast 1/4 c. warm water 3/4 c. lukewarm milk 1/4 c. sugar 1 … Continue reading →

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Setting A Beautiful Table

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Vanessa

While I was in Iowa I read my Grandma’s Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. I talked about that book here. While I was reading I was struck and challenged by these two statements: Your table decorations are an invitation to … Continue reading →

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Covering Leftovers

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Vanessa

I cannot take credit for this trick….I learned it from my mother-in-law. In the home goods section of a store like Walmart or Bed, Bath, and Beyond you can purchase bowl covers that are plastic with elastic around the bottoms. … Continue reading →

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