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Friday, November 2, 2007

The Girlhood Home Companion...

Posted in Fun stuff

I love the GHC! I just love to sit and read the articles that are in it. It’s so nice to read something about home, and growing things, rather than the latest fashion of clothes. That is what I like to read about in magazines: Home, family and growing things. I like looking at seed magazines. I love looking at the pretty flowers, wishing that I had a garden with all these lovely flowers in it. I wish I had a garden that was always weeded. I am planning on getting flower seeds and starting to plant indoors this coming Spring.

I was looking at the GHC (Girlhood Home Companion) the other night, and I saw an article written by Marmee. The title is “The Companionship of Godly Character.” At the front of the article, under the header, a picture of hollyhocks, is a poem by Charles Reade. This is the poem:

Sow a thought, and you reap an act;
Sow an act, and you reap a habit;
Sow a habit, and you reap a character;
Sow a character, and you reap a destiny.


Isn’t that just the thing to think about? The article goes on to ask questions and help you in what you need to do to change them. I think everyone has something they need to do this with; including myself!

Jocelyn wrote a story for the Little Women’s Gazette, which is at the back of the magazine. I like to sit and read through this section. Have any of you seen or read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott? The March girls have a little newspaper called “The Pickwick Society”. That is what the “Little Women’s Gazette” is based on. Here is a poem that she wrote for it:

Fine Attire...

We do not adorn ourselves with fine apparel
For that does not define beauty.
We adorn ourselves with strength, honour, and modesty
For that is beautiful in the Lord’s eyes.

We do not adorn ourselves with the ideals of this world
For they shall pass away.
We adorn ourselves with the ways of the Lord
For His kingdom will last forever.

We do not adorn ourselves with pride and hypocrisy
But we adorn ourselves with humility and righteousness.
We do not adorn ourselves with hate or fear
But we adorn ourselves with love and trust in Him.

We are but Little Women
And we want to adorn ourselves with the things of the Lord.
We are but Thine willing handmaidens.
 Help us, Lord, to be just that, as we grow in you.
For there is no such fine attire as the attire
that is of the Lord.


Isn’t that just the thing to think about? I think it is!

There is another article that Marmee wrote. It’s called “Lavender & Old Lace”. Mrs. Novak starts out by taking a part of the book she wrote “The Gift of Family Writing”. Then she goes on to give some recipes on some yummy lavender treats that I will list here.

Lavender Tea Blend

1 tsp. fresh lavender flowers
2 tbsps. fresh mint leaves
2 tbsps. fresh lemon balm
2 cups of boiling water

Directions: In a teapot, combine the herbs. Add boiling water to the pot and steep five minutes. Serve with honey. Makes two cups of tea. If you want to add a black teabag  or loose tea of your choice you can add another cup of boiling water and make three cups of a stronger tea.

Lavender Shortbread


1 1/2 cups (3/4 pound) butter, at room temperature (no substitutes)
2/3 cup sugar
2 1/3 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsps. very finely chopped lavender florets (fresh or dried)
1 tbsp. fresh chopped mint

Directions: Preheat oven to 325*. Cover bottoms of two baking sheets with parchment or brown paper. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, lavender, and mint with an electric mixer. Mix until light and fluffy, about three minutes. Add flour, cornstarch, and salt and beat until incorporated. Divide dough in half. Flatten into squares and wrap in plastic. Chill until firm.
    On a floured board, roll or pat out each square to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Cut the dough into 1 1/2-inch squares, rectangle or rounds. Transfer to baking sheets, spacing cookies about 1-inch apart. Prick each cookie several times with a fork. Bake 20-25 minutes until pale golden (do not brown.) Cool slightly, then transfer to a rack. Sprinkle with lavender powered sugar.
    Garnish with lavender powered sugar: Put 4 or 5 sprigs of lavender flowers in a sealed jar with powered sugar for a day before using the sugar.

There is another recipe I will post later. I haven't tried any of them, but I'm sure they're DELICIOUS!

Sincerely,
  Lady Rachel

Ps. I am posting a comment to Vicki on my comments. If I am not allowed to go to your blog, I will posta comment for myself, and you can see it here!

I hope you have enjoyed reading the thoughts of a thirteen-year-old girl from the country."You can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens you!" Philippians 4:13

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - TO VICKI:

Posted by rjdjohn316

Hello Mrs. Vicki-
I am not allowed to go to your blog but I can answer you on mine!
We had a wonderful time with the Novak’s! It was so much fun!
Thank you for coming by!
Love,
Rachel

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - :-)

Posted by melarooski

Why thank you! I will add you to my friends list as well.

I too enjoy the GHC. I was so glad when I got the latest issue in the mail a few weeks ago. I hadn't even realized Jocelyn wrote something for the Little Womens Gazette! She did a fantastic job.

Thank you for coming by and have a blessed evening! I'll be around. :-D

In Christ,
Mellie

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by missAnonymous

lol i tried to talk to the people i haven't talked to in awhile and they seem super mad at me ur something. oh well.

~Riley~

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - Hey Rachel! :)

Posted by jessica0439

Thank you for the picture I will email you with my adress after I leave you a comment. :) I like flowers too and if I had thought of it I probably would have asked you to draw me one LOL! ;) And about the award, you are welcome. :) I'm glad "you" don't have it! I gave it to a friend and she already had it. Actually, it seems "EVERY" time I give out awards, the people I give the awards out to already have them LOL! And yes, I have a mom LOL. I also have three brothers and a dad LOL! But, no sisters. :( Well I'll go ahead and send that email! ;)
Jessica

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - Hello Miss Rachel...

Posted by Narniagirl

Hello,

Of course I'm not mad at you! How could I be? I just haven't commented you back yet!

I read the previous post, and all of it, too! It sounded like you had a LOT of fun, but I wish I could have been there. :(

Well...I didn't really mind 6 weeks. It passed by pretty quickly. I'm really glad that I can change my earrings now, though. You have your ears pierced? I didn't know that.

Love you!
Kylie

P.S. - I have seen that poem about character before, I like it a lot. It's quite thought-provoking!

Edited by Narniagirl on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 9:03 PM

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Narniagirl

Hello,

Ok, I was upset that you thought I was upset...how confusing! And I won't have a heart attack. LOL. I'd love it if you could draw me something, and then you could send it to me in the mail. :)

Yes, maybe next year. I'm praying that we might be able to meet each other soon.

Yes, it does sting quite a bit, doesn't it? Do you still wear earrings?

I like that poem, too! We read it in our devotions.

Love,
Kylie

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by tuxedomax03

Hello Rachel!

Well, I would like to say I've been doing good, but my consience prompts me to say otherwise...I have been doing some mischief, but not nearly as much as I have done! Yes, I'd love it if you'd draw me a bird! You know I really haven't thought about which one's my favorite. I'd have to say robins, because they like to flock in our yard. But if that's too hard for you to draw, then you can do something else.

Toox says hi!

Love,
~Chessie~

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by tuxedomax03

All right, I told Toox!

Well, I never quite considered them my parents, just my owners. I guess they kinda are my parents, since they "adopted" me! LOL

Yes, I like it when people (and pets) answer me quickly, too!

Love,
~Chessie~

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Posted by Narniagirl

Nope, you're not stalking me. I guess it is kind of like IM, except not quite as "instant". LOL!

Sorry I confused you! :)

Well...hmm...would you be able to draw a purple columbine? It's a flower, and I think they're really pretty.

Ooh, she made you some? I can make earrings, too. I like making jewelry; it's kind of a hobby I have.

Love,
Kylie

P.S. - I saw what you said on Chessie's blog, on leaving a comment on my parents' blog...Mom doesn't get on often, but Dad does, so he'll probably see it.

Edited by Narniagirl on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 9:50 PM

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by bassethound

Thanks for the comment! I gave you a mini early Birthday Party, since I will be gone on you birthday. Come to my blog!

~Jessica

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Narniagirl

Yay! I can't wait to get it.

Yes, Chessie saw that comment. That's perfectly fine!

All right, it was fun talking with you. Thanks for all your comments! :D

Love,
Kylie

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - Little Women!

Posted by TwoFriends

I have read Little Women, I actually have the book. The orignal 500 and some paged book. I thought it was a GREAT book. In a few spots I thought it was a little boring, but other than that I really liked it! I liked your post!

Makayla

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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

what's the 'Backyard"?
I totally wouldn't mind, I hope the email gets to Jocelyn, if not I'll try another one of your guys' addresses:)

Rats! they don't have lavender here in Israel! but that tea sounds soooo good!

onedaymore

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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by baruch117

The change of the seasons is FINALLY here and it's beginning to get colder. How are you doing? Ttyl and God bless

Matt/Eragon

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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SAMIAM

The recipe sounds very yummy! Maybe I'll try it someday...when I have time....


Sami

p.s. Thanks for stopping by!

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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by WillowTree10

A few years ago for my brother's birthday, Dad, Felicity, and I went to the store and bought lots of balloons. Then, when we got home, we started blowing up all of the balloons and we put them all over my brother's bedroom floor. My brother was sleeping so when he woke up the next day there was balloons all over his floor, he could hardly walk there was so many balloons. It was funny!

Willowtree10

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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Princessleia12

Thanks for the comment. I am going to be changing my blog this weekend.

Samantha

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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by sharla88

Good post very thought filled I enjoyed reading it! We have made Lavender Focassia we bought baking lavander and worked with that my dad loves lavander so we have lots! LOL

Yea ou last post was quite informative Im gald you had fun!!! LOL you know Ive never had it! Woo! my dad did on top of his poor feet and a boy i baby sit had EVERYWHERE LOL i couldent touch him. Ok ill stop talking about it now
Love ya!
GB~
sharla~

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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by tatertots

I haven't been here in a while either;-). Thanks for stopping by. Great post!
Taters

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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by totustuus

Hey Rachel,
Great post!! It was a pleasure to read. Sorry I haven't been commenting very much.
I really wish I could meet you guys!!
Love,
Sylvia

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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Hi!

Posted by jessica0439

No I don't think I've ever seen a Showy Ladyslipper nor do I think I have ever heard of one LOL! :) I sent you my address with everything I think you'll need to send the picture. If you need anything else let me know! ;)
Jessica

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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BookLover

I wish that we could get the GHC!!!
I have heard alot of good things about it.
Amy

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Sunday, November 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Luthien

Thank you for the comment. Those lavender shortbreads and tea sounds good! I haven't heard of the Girlhood Companion gazette before. A club of mine is doing a gazette too, though we've just started, so we don't have a name for it yet.
Luth

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Sunday, November 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by USAPUPPY

happy b-day!!!

ps. want to be freinds?

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Sunday, November 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by sharla88

Hey girly!!! haaaaaaappy birthday!!!! ;) come by my blog ASAP
GB~
sharla~

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Monday, November 5, 2007 - Happy Birthday!!

Posted by trustingdaily

I saw the celebration on your Mom's blog. Hope your day is filled lots of love.

~ Angela

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