Monthly Archives: November 2009

A Crazy Week & Menu Plan Monday

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Vanessa

This week is looking like a super busy week, so I have planned a very simple menu with lots of shortcuts and early preparation built in: Monday: homemade cheesy hamburger skillet, veggies Tuesday: ham and bean soup with pasta (soup … Continue reading →

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Kinda Krunchy :: Relaxing Bath Salts

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Vanessa

This simple recipe is amazing! Bath Salts 1 cup Epsom Salt 2-5 T. olive oil (enough to moisten all of the salt) 6 or so drops of Essential Oil (I used lavender – yum!) Mix these ingredients in a small … Continue reading →

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Psalm 18

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Vanessa

I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I … Continue reading →

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Best Ever Sweet and Sour Pork (or chicken)

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Vanessa

1 ½ lbs. pork cut into cubed 2 T. oil ½ c. barbeque sauce ¼ c. vinegar ¼ c. water 1 green pepper cut into strips 12 oz. pineapple preserves Brown chicken in oil. Add barbeque sauce, vinegar, and water. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Bonfire

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Vanessa

This weekend we had a bonfire with our life group. It was a blissful time of fellowship and worship. It was wonderful to sit around the fire, enjoy the stars, and sing songs to the creator of the amazing world … Continue reading →

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