Thursday, April 17, 2008 I'M MOVING MY BLOG!
Dear Friends,
I just want to let you know that I am in the process of moving my blog posts over to two new blogs! I am so excited about this! Here are my two new blogs:
The Nourishing Home - http://nourishinghome.blogspot.com/
This will be my main blog.
The Nourishing Cookbook - http://nourishingcookbook.blogspot.com/
I will be moving all my recipes to this blog where I will be expanding it to include complete information on how to create a recipe book, menu planning, eating frugally, etc.
Come on over and take a look at my new blogs! This blog will remain "as is" while I make the transition. Thanks!
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Friday, April 11, 2008 Ultimate Homeschool Expo - Giveaway!
I am so excited to share with you another giveaway from Cindy Rushton! This one is a workshop on scheduling and it is awesome! I am also including an article Cindy wrote on scheduling that will complement this workshop. This is just a sampling of the many workshops that will be included in the Ultimate Homeschool Expo coming up April 28 - May 3. The neat thing about how Cindy is setting this Expo up is that you pay the one-time fee for the membership website and have access to ALL the Expo goodies indefinitely! You can download all the free goodies in the Mommy Grab Bag (which will include several of my ebooks as well as hundreds of items from others as well!), listen to the mp3 workshops, read the articles, etc. at your convenience. Cindy has just done a wonderful job setting this all up and it will be worth your time to take a look! Click here to find out more about the Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2008!
Ok... now for today's goodies.....
Scheduling ABC’s Audio Workshop with Cindy Rushton
Let Cindy take you by the hand and show you secrets to
developing a schedule that works for you and your family!
Download by Mp3
http://tinyurl.com/2cpsb9
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Psst! A Secret to Scheduling Success!
by Cindy Rushton
Want to know one of my biggest secrets to homeschooling the easy way? Want to know one of my biggest secrets to scheduling success? This one secret can make your daily schedule finally fit. It can end your scheduling frustrations forever.
I am not a "schedule by the minute" type of person. (GRIN) I fail with schedules like that. They don't meet my needs. My life includes too many areas that have different needs daily. Timed schedules just do not work for me.
So, what has worked for me? Setting up a framework to my day. This is one incredibly powerful tip. It can make a HUGE difference in your day as well. It just might be the secret that has alluded you through the years.
Wondering what I mean by a "framework" for your day? By framework, I mean a general flow to each day that includes all of the areas of my life that I juggle. But, how do I do that? Here are some quick tips:
1. Decide what should be included in your daily schedule. Look at what you are all about. Look at your goals, activities, values, priorities. Look at your husband's schedule--wrap everything around him. Look at what you need to include in your day to get everything done--quiet times, lessons, homemaking, read alouds, work, etc. This is important. Otherwise, you will include things in your schedule that may not be the very best choices. And...one big risk...you may never get around to the things that matter the most. Decide what really needs to be a part of each and every day for your day to be successful.
2. Decide the best time for the tasks you need to complete each day. This will help you get a good flow to your day. For me, quiet times are just best at the beginning of the day. Chores are great right after them--I need them completed so my brain can focus on the table time. Our business work and errands need to be done in the early afternoon. Read alouds are best before bedtime. You get the picture. When I tried to read aloud over lunch, we had so many distractions that we could never fit it in. Trying to work the business in the morning would never work...and of course, we couldn't take care of business errands at night. See how important it is to really look at the best time to get tasks done. Look at the best time for all of the tasks that need to be done. Look at the best flow to get everything done easily each day. You may not get this right at the beginning, but you will get closer and closer each day. You will love it!
3. Balance your day. Don't let any one area of your life get out of balance. Everything that we do in our day has a tendency to grow into a big time thief--homeschooling, homemaking, home business. Those important aspects of our life can easily grow out of their boundaries. While I love each of them, they can get rather exhausting if we don't keep them in balance with the other things that we have to do. The best way for me to stay balanced is to be reasonable about what I expect for each day, keep things simplified and easy, and keep everything inside of its time of the day. I don't mind those days that we want to dig deeper in a topic that we are studying. I also don't mind those days that we tackle a messy room. I don't even mind those days that we have a special business project that needs more time. But, if those areas were demanding extra time every day, it would be easy to get burned-out, frustrated and battle with our time each day. Want to make it work? Find a balance for your day.
4. Set up routines. Talk about a HUGE help for me. Without routines, things can get so frustrating every day--there are constant decisions, there is more strife in the family, there is no consistency. Routines help us to make things go faster, without the strife and struggle of figuring things out DAILY. Routines reduce the stress of making decisions daily. Routines help our children to know what to expect so they can move through all of the things that they need to do each day. Routines are crucial. They assure a smooth ride. They keep us on track. They keep us out of the ruts. They take us in the direction that we want to go. One of the toughest things I ever did was develop routines in my home. However, one of the most rewarding things that I ever did was develop routines in my home. When I got very, very sick, everything kept going. During those times that I have been stretched, things kept on going. All because of routines. Set up routines. Then, your children will know what to expect. They will learn what is next and next and next. The decisions will be made for you. They will be able to "just do it" with or without you. Set up routines for your family. Develop one set of routines at a time--look for the time of day that things go haywire. If it is morning, for example, look at all that needs to be done. Brainstorm. Make a to-do list for that routine. Write it out. Work it as a checklist until it becomes a habit. If you see other things that need to be added into that set of routines, add them. Tweak it until it is smooth. Then, move to the next troublespot. Do this for all of the times of your day. Watch to see how much it helps!
5. Prune anything that is not necessary. Truth is, we cannot do everything. What we do in our day keeps us from doing other things. It zaps our time, energy, strength. We need to be picky about what we add to our day. Every single thing that we do costs us something. We need to constantly prune those things that are not necessary. Prune anything that hinders, distracts. Be honest. Be ruthless. Prune. Even the good things! Go for the best!
6. Take the squeeze out of your schedule. Watch out for the squeeze in your schedule. Don't fill every minute of your day with something to do. Why? Because there are always going to be crisis situations, interruptions, melt-downs, delays. If we have our schedule maxed out, we will constantly be overwhelmed, overworked, and squeezed. Find ways to take the squeeze out of your daily schedule--cut out extra running, watch out for time thieves, prioritize your daily to-do's (and eliminate any that make the day too tight), cut out extras that are unnecessary, keep the day simple and easy. Keep a relaxed atmosphere. Constantly, take the squeeze out of your daily schedule.
7. Stay flexible! Stay adaptable! Actually, one of the reasons that we really want to develop a framework to our day is so we have more flexibility, so we have more "space" in our day to be adaptable. We want to be able to seize opportunities that come our way. We want to be able to slow down and enjoy our children. We don't want to miss teachable moments. These days just go by too fast. We want to enjoy every second. We want to make sweet, sweet memories. This requires that we stay flexible and adaptable. So, take the time to develop your own framework to your day. Do the tough work. Get your plans together. Work on these suggestions. Then, stay flexible. Stay adaptable. Grasp on to all that God has in store for you!
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About Cindy Rushton…
Cindy Rushton is the hostess of the Ultimate Homeschool Expo, the very first online homeschool convention. She is recording Preview Chats for the Ultimate Homeschool Convention RIGHT NOW! Join her wonderful guests FREE for the next weeks as they count down to the Ultimate Homeschool Expo (April 28-May 3, 2008--BUT! NEVER ENDING because it is an ONLINE Convention!). Get your ticket NOW and receive her awesome A Quick Start for Notebooking Mini-Set FREE today! Check out all of the details here:
THE ULTIMATE HOMESCHOOL EXPO 2008
Watch for more giveaways in the next couple of weeks as we count down to this awesome event!
P.S. Just a reminder that if you are interested in getting $25 for FREE, check out my blog post here!
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Sunday, April 6, 2008 Blonde Brownies - Healthy Version
I am at it again...trying to convert some of our favorite recipes to be more healthy! I made these last night and they were so good! I thought I would share the recipe with you. I made them healthier by replacing the brown sugar with some organic sugar and molasses. Give them a try!
BLONDE BROWNIES - Healthy Version
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup organic sugar (or sucanat or raw sugar)
1 tablespoon molasses
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Butter a 9x9x2 inch baking pan. Melt the butter, then add the sugar and molasses. Mix well. Add egg and vanilla and mix well. Stir in dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in buttered pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. |
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 Make Your Own Brown Sugar
I was making a batch of chocolate chip cookies and trying to convert the recipe to be more healthy. I already substituted whole wheat flour for the white flour, but was trying to figure out what to do about the brown sugar. I substituted some organic cane sugar for the granulated sugar, but wasn't sure what to do with the brown sugar. I did a search on the internet and came up with a recipe to make your own brown sugar! Here is the recipe:
HOMEMADE BROWN SUGAR
To make homemade brown sugar, mix 1 cup granulated sugar (I used the organic cane sugar) with 1-2 Tablespoons molasses. It is that easy...and it works!
You can either mix this ahead of time and store in a container, or just dump the sugar and molasses into the recipe. That is what I did with the cookies I was making and they turned out great! |
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 Homemade Baby Food
I just finished up making some homemade baby food and thought I would share how I do this. I have made my own baby food off and on throughout the years of having babies. I believe that it has to taste better and is cheaper than buying baby food in the store.
DECIDE WHAT YOU WILL STORE THE BABY FOOD IN
The first thing you need to do is find someone who buys their baby food so they can save their jars for you. I had a mom who buys the expensive organic baby food...those jars are wonderful because they have the nice twist and lock lids (not like most other baby food lids that you screw them on and can't get them on straight, etc.). Anyway, I have a bunch of these jars that I brought up from the basement this morning. I peeled the labels off and ran them through the dishwasher. I hand washed the lids.
If you don't have access to jars you can also freeze your homemade baby food in ice cube trays and then pop them out and put them in freezer bags (label and date the bags!). When you want some baby food, get out one or two cubes of food and warm on the stove or in the microwave.
HOW TO MAKE THE BABY FOOD
I usually start out with making peaches, pears, applesauce, sweet potatoes, and peas/carrots.
To do the peaches and pears, I buy canned peaches and pears with NO SUGAR ADDED. Buy the biggest cans you can find so you get a greater value. To make the peaches or pears, simply open the cans, drain off most of the juice, put the fruit in your blender, and blend up until smooth. Add a little water if you need to so that it is smooth and not too thick. Pour the blended fruit into your baby food jars ( be sure to not fill them too full - leave room for the mixture to expand when it freezes). Put the lids on and place in the freezer. If you want, you can put the jars in large freezer bags and label the freezer bag so you know what food is in the jars. I can usually tell by the color.
For the applesauce, I buy natural applesauce with no sugar added, and simply pour into the jars as described above, put the lids on, then freeze. Easy!
For the sweet potatoes, buy fresh sweet potatoes and cook them like you would to eat them for dinner. Once they are cooked, cut into chunks and place in the blender. You will need to add more water to this than you did the fruit to get it smooth. Blend and continue to add water until it is nice and smooth. Pour into jars, cap, and freeze.
For the peas and carrots, I buy frozen peas and carrots. Steam them, keeping the water to add in to the blender as needed. Once the veggies are cooked, then transfer to blender and blend, adding water as needed to get it smooth. Pour into jars, cap, and freeze.
You can also do green beans, although I found it kind of hard as the green beans were stringy and the blender didn't make them very smooth.
If you just did these few foods and bought some, you would save a bunch! It doesn't take that long and is so easy to do! Have fun! |
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 Dollar Store Lotion
Here is the awesome lotion recipe I promised! Enjoy!
DOLLAR STORE LOTION
This recipe is not a true homemade lotion, but one made with pre-made ingredients. I found this recipe on the internet (there are many versions of this floating around) and tried it. Everyone who makes it has nothing but good to say about it. It can be used for your whole body, including your face! I have been using it and it does a great job of keeping my skin soft during the cold winter months. Put some on your heels and put socks on before going to bed to keep your heels soft and not cracked. I also love it on my face. All the ingredients can be purchased at our Dollar General, Family Dollar, or Dollar Tree stores for $1 each.
- 2 15-oz. bottles baby lotion (I used the shea & cocoa butter one, but you can use the regular pink one or the lavender one too)
- 2 8-oz. jars of Vitamin E Cream
- 1 7.5 oz. jar Vaseline (can use homemade un-petroleum jelly - see my recipe in another post!)
Place all ingredients in your mixer and mix well. I put the vaseline in the microwave for a bit to soften it up and help it mix up better. When it is all mixed up really well, put the lotion back into the bottles you just emptied, using a funnel. You can also purchase some small containers or jars to store your lotion in. This makes a wonderful gift too! |
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 Homemade Un-Petroleum Jelly
I make a wonderful lotion that has petroleum jelly in it and I was wanting to find an alternative to using jelly with petroleum in it....well I found it! Enjoy the recipe! I'll post the lotion recipe too in another post. It is called Dollar Store Lotion...you'll find out why!
Homemade Un-Petroleum Jelly
1 ounce beeswax
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
Melt the beeswax in the microwave in a microwave safe container. Stir in the almond oil and continue to stir until cool. Put this in a clean container and cover with a lid. You're done! |
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 Homemade Deodorant
I have been wanting to try to make my own deodorant for some time now, but never seemed to find a good recipe. Well, I think I found one that works great! I made some yesterday and it really does work and it is easy to make. Here is the recipe:
Homemade Stick Deodorant
Baking soda
Cornstarch
Coconut oil
Fragrance oil (optional - I added a few drops of sweet vanilla scent and it smells so good!)
Mix equal parts of baking soda and cornstarch. If you use about 1/4 cup of each, it will make enough to fill an old deodorant container. Melt some coconut oil and add slowly, a little at a time, to the baking soda and cornstarch mix. Mix with a spoon and keep adding coconut oil until the mixture is pretty firm but holds together. You don't want it runny or too soft.
Scoop the mixture into an old deodorant container to harden. Once it hardens it is ready to use.
Note: When I made this, it was not hard at all when I put it in the container. I didn't realize it would harden up so much. After it hardened I realized that I probably could have added a bit more coconut oil and it would have been ok. So, experiment and see what works best. You don't want it too hard, or it won't go on very good. But too soft won't work either. Have fun! |
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 All-Purpose Seasoning Mix
Here is a wonderful seasoning mix that you can add to all kinds of meat, eggs, soups, etc.
All-Purpose Seasoning Mix
6 tablespoons sea salt
6 tablespoons paprika
6 tablespoons dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon ground thyme
3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
3 tablespoons tumeric powder
3 tablespoons chili owder
1/4 teaspoon ceyenne powder (more if you like it more spicy)
Mix everything up so it is well blended. Store in an airtight container. (This mix fits into one of the larger spice containers you buy in the store.) |
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
Here is a much healthier alternative to the cans of cream of chicken soup you buy in the store! Enjoy!
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
salt to taste (optional)
In a small saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat. Once melted, add the flour. Stir until flour is mixed in and bubbly. Slowly add the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
This recipe equals one can of cream of chicken soup. |
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 Another Brown Sugar Facial Scrub
Here is another version of a brown sugar facial scrub that I mixed up yesterday. I used it and it feels so good on the skin! Here's the recipe:
Brown Sugar Facial Scrub
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground oatmeal
1 teaspoon nutmeg
large pinch calendula petals
Mix everything together and put in a jar with a lid. Enjoy! |
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Saturday, March 22, 2008 Brown Sugar Scrub
I have been experimenting, trying to come up with a homemade scrub that I can use on my face. Well...I think I found it...and it is SO EASY to make! I just love it! It exfoliates my skin and leaves it smooth and soft. I want to share the recipe with you so you can give it a try.
BROWN SUGAR SCRUB
1 part brown sugar
1 part sweet almond oil (I really like the almond oil, but you could use light olive oil instead)
a few drops of fragrance oil (I like vanilla in this)
Mix all this up and put in a container with a lid.
To Use: Wet face with warm water. Take a bit of the scrub and massage on face VERY gently. Massage for about a minute, then rinse face with warm water.
I like to use coconut oil as a moisturizer after I use this scrub. Your skin will be SO smooth! Give it a try! |
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Thursday, March 20, 2008 Coconut Oil...on Your Face!
As I have made some changes in the oils that I am using to cook with (using only butter, olive oil, and coconut oil), I decided to try using coconut oil on my skin. In doing research on coconut oil, I found that it is supposed to be very good for your skin. So...I decided to give it a try.
Here is what I do. After I have cleansed and dried my face, I take a small amount of coconut oil (about the size of half a pea) and rub it on my finger tips until it is melted. I then massage it into my face. It makes my face so soft and smooth.
Here is an article that explains some of the benefits of coconut oil on the skin:
http://www.coconut-connections.com/skin_care.htm
Why not give it a try? My next experiment is to try to make some lotion using coconut oil as the base. I'll let you know how that turns out! I am also experimenting making my own facial scrub. I almost have a recipe perfected. I'll post that once I have it tested.
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Saturday, March 15, 2008 Using Quart Jars WIth Your Blender!
I recently ran across a wonderful kitchen tip that I had never thought of....using a quart jar to blend things up with your blender. This would be great for blending up small batches of things...or doing smoothies in quart sized jars. All you do is screw your blender base with the blade onto a small-mouth quart jar (after you put the ingredients into the quart jar you want to blend up). Then put it on your blender and blend it up. This would work great for chopping some nuts too. I'm sure you could think of many ways to use this!
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Saturday, March 15, 2008 Friday is Pizza Night!
Ever since my husband and I got married, we have delegated Friday night as "pizza night". So...for the past almost 19 years we have had pizza for dinner pretty much every Friday night. When we were newly married, we would make a pizza using the Jiffy pizza crust mixes, pizza sauce, and hamburger and cheese. It was a pretty easy pizza to make and we enjoyed it. Then we went through a phase where we ate the premade pizza crusts from the store and then added our own toppings and baked it. That was pretty good too. But then....I started making a yeast bread crust and we have never turned back!
I recently have had to graduate to preparing two pizzas for our growing family instead of the usual one. I love this crust recipe..it is quick and easy to mix up in my Bosch mixer and I can double the recipe to make two crusts. It raises so nice and tastes so good! Since I am making two pizzas now, I make one hamburger and sausage and one Canadian bacon and pineapple. Yummy!
I would like to share with you our pizza crust recipe as well as a recipe for pizza sauce. I can't remember where I got the recipe for the sauce. It tastes great and is quick and easy to make...and much cheaper than the store-bought pizza sauce! It has been fun having this family "tradition" of having pizza every Friday. The kids have enjoyed it too. We kind of make Friday night our family night...with pizza, then maybe a game or movie, then ice cream later!
I hope you enjoy these recipes...and maybe be inspired to start your own "pizza night" too!
PIZZA CRUST (makes 1 large crust - can double to make 2 crusts)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 1/2 cups flour (I use 1 wheat and 1 1/2 white, but use whatever combination you like)
1 cup warm water
1 Tablespoon yeast
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Put above ingredients into heavy duty mixer. Mix and knead for about 8 minutes. If mixing by hand, dissolve yeast in warm water, then add remaining ingredients and mix well. You will need to use your hands to work in all the flour and then knead it for about 10 minutes to make a nice smooth dough.
Roll into a ball and place on greased (buttered) pizza pan.
HINT: Place a wet dishcloth on the counter and put your pizza pan on top of it while you roll out the crust. This keeps the pizza pan from moving all over the place!
Once the crust is rolled out to the edges, spread with sauce (recipe below) and toppings.
Bake in 425 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and crust is done.
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PIZZA SAUCE (makes enough sauce for 1 pizza-can be doubled for 2 pizzas)
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon olive oil for flavoring (optional)
Mix the above ingredients in a small bowl, then it is ready to use!
If I double this recipe, I use two small bowls, keeping the two batches separate. This makes it easier to divide up the sauce between the two pizzas! |
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Another Inspiring Family Movie!
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Flywheel: Director's Cut DVD
By Provident Music Distribution
From the creator's of Facing the Giants comes Flywheel! Jay Austin wants to sell you a used car in the worst way...and that's exactly what he'll do! No one can trust him - especially his wife and son. Yet as Jay restores a classic convertible, he sees God working to restore him as well. Get ready to cheer and cry as Jay Austin begins the ride of his life when he learns to honor God with his business, his relationships, and his life! Flywheel: Director's Cut DVD contains lots of new bonus features. This re-edited DVD also includes an 8-part Bible study featuring clips from the film! |
This movie was the first done by the makers of Facing the Giants and it is another excellent movie! Your family will enjoy watching and being inspired. Click on the link or graphic above to go to CBD for details! |
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Inspiring Family Video!
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Facing the Giants, DVD
By Alex Kendrick / Provident Music Distribution
Created by a church in Georgia to evangelize non-believers and encourage believers, this inspiring story about a losing high school football coach with a new game plan will have your whole town talking about trusting God for the impossible! After six consecutive losing seasons and fear surrounding his life, coach Grant Taylor turns to God in desperation. Taylor and his Shiloh Christian Eagles soon discover how faith plays out on the field and off! Rated PG. Approx. 112 minutes.
DVD Features:
- Region 1, Closed Captioned, Widescreen
- English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Thai Languages
- English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai and Chinese Subtitles
- Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Feature: "The Facing The Giants Story"
- Commentary from the Director, the Producer and Screenplay Co-Writers
- Small Group Study Guide Featuring Scenes from the Movie
- Fumbles and Funnies: Outtakes
- Cut from the Team: Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
- Interview with Mark Richt, University of Georgia Head Football Coach
- Interview with Michael Catt, Sherwood Baptist Church Senior Pastor
- "With You" Music Video
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I can't say enough good about this movie! My kids really enjoy sports, so the title really appealed to them. Little did they know that HUGE spiritual lessons were going to be learned through this movie! This is a GREAT family movie that will inspire and encourage you in your walk with the Lord. Click on the link or graphic above to go to CBD for more details! |
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008 AWESOME Science DVDs!
 
 
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Moody Classics, 19 DVDs
By Moody Publishers
Marvel at amazing insects, animals, and fish. Journey through the human circulatory system. Discover why the Incan culture mysteriously declined. And through it all, rejoice in the majesty of God! Packed with fascinating facts about physics, biology, astronomy, and more, these award-winning films offer your whole family a balanced approach to science, while giving credit to the Creator. 19 DVDs, 28 minutes each. |
We were recently able to purchase this wonderful set of Moody Science DVDs! We have borrowed them from our church library for a while, but are now so thankful to have our very own set. Not only are these DVDs full of science to learn about, but there is always a spiritual application at the end of each video. Click on the link or graphic above to check these out at CBD! |
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Friday, March 7, 2008 Knitting a Dishcloth
Besides knitting a scarf or two, my first real knitting project was knitting dishcloths. This is the pattern I have used. It is pretty easy and the dishcloths are wonderful! I love them! My great aunt used to make these all the time (even when she was almost blind) and had given me a few for our wedding. When I was wanting to start learning to knit, I tried to find this pattern...and I found it on the internet!
Here is the link to a good beginner dishcloth called Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth. This is the one I mentioned above:
http://www.jimsyldesign.com/dishbout/kpatterns/grfavorite.html
Once you master the basic pattern above, it might be fun to try one of these variations to the pattern!
http://anewtwistondishcloths.blogspot.com/
Then....you can try one of these state dishcloths! I just finished up one and it turned out cute.
State Dishcloths to Knit (Scroll to the bottom to find a link to a cute baby feet cloth pattern as well!)
http://www.knittingknonsense.com/people_places.html
These dishcloths are fun and don't take too long to make. They are great beginner projects and make great gifts as well! These cloths can also be used as washcloths and given as gifts in a bath & body type gift basket. Have fun knitting! |
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