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• Nov. 12, 2009 - Thanksgiving: Preparing the Homestead

Posted By OurLittleHomestead

Sooo….it’s 2 weeks until Thanksgiving. Are you prepared? (are you laughing right now?) All those relatives inspecting, er…visiting— and of course you want your homestead to be clean, inviting and enjoyable for all who meander by.

I am going to share a few of my Natural Clean recipes to make the cleaning of the Homestead E-A-S-Y and au’ naturel (aka the children CAN use the cleaners (no freaky toxins) and help Mama! :)

Furniture Oil

Grab an old container, any will do–tupperware, canning jar–whatever is handy and has a tight fitting lid. :)  Fill half full of Olive Oil (I usually only use a half cup or so, as a little truly goes a long way and this is super easy to make up quickly when needed!) now you can add 1 t of Lemon Juice OR (and this is my personal preference) add some Sweet Orange essential oil, or Lemon essential oil–about 5 drops to the Olive Oil.  Now–Tighten your lid down, shake it up a bit and it’s done. 

Next, take this container and an old cloth (1 for each child/helper who is above the age where he/she will try licking the cloth with the yummy smelling oil on it) and demonstrate (if needed) on how to polish the woodwork, furniture, etc. and let the children do this for you–or do it together–make it fun! :) Be sure when you are done–the lid goes back on tightly AND you mark the container “FURNITURE OIL”. You don’t want Aunt Mabel grabbing for it as she prepares a recipe at your home on Thanksgiving ;)

Look for more Natural Clean recipes (and some edible ones too!) coming up on the countdown to Thanksgiving 09!

:o)

Lisa

www.HomesteadOriginals.com

Lisa is blessed to be a wife to Marc, Mama to four blessings, and a keeper at home! They live their homestead adventure in the mountains of the Northwest. Seeking the trail that the Father has called them to follow “off the beaten path,” they homeschool, homechurch, and work from home. They operate a family-run business, Homestead Originals (www.HomesteadOriginals.com/), where they specialize in wonderful handcrafted goodies. Lisa is also the author of the Homestead Simplicity E-Book series, which focuses on encouragement for the homekeeper, simple family living, natural cleaners, and making everything from scratch. Come on by and visit Lisa’s blog (www.homesteadoriginals.com/?m=200903). Lisa@HomesteadOriginals.com

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• Nov. 11, 2009 - Girlhood Home Companion Magazine Giveaway!

Posted By Miss Eyebright in Contests
I must say that I am a MAJOR  fan of The Girlhood Home Companion, even though I have only ever had one issue.  I absolutely loved it!  I would love to get the magazines, but that's not possible right now, so I entered their giveaway to win one of their Between Friends issues!

If you would like to enter to win their Anne of Green Gables edition of Between friends, plus the companion workshops on CD, then hurry over to the blog today!

Girlhood Home Companion Magazine Giveaway!


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• Nov. 11, 2009 - Strength

Posted By Nancy in KY in Inspirational
Sometimes I struggle with feeling weak. Physically I just can't do all that I want or sometimes even need to do. When people look at me, they can't see anything wrong. To them, I “look” healthy, but there can be quite a war going on within my body and mind even as I smile.
There are times when I've been in so much pain, that I've really thought about using one of the motorized carts at a store. But I haven't been able to do it. Deep down the idea of needing help just to get around is still too much for me. As silly as it may sound, the thought of going to the grocery store or a field trip with my kids can have me clinging to Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I have to remind myself that even though I may not be physically strong, I can still be mentally tough. I can be strong in the Lord, even when my body fails me.
Being strong is a choice, not a condition. God tells us to be strong in the Lord, not by our own power. Our strength comes from our union with Him, from his all-mighty power. Zechariah 4:6 says “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty.
Being strong means remembering to walk by faith and not by sight, releasing the fears, and clinging to Truth. It means putting on the armor of God each and every day.
And that much I CAN do.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6: 14 – 17
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