I'm excited to be hosting the Homesteading Carnival again, even if I do feel a bit intimidated by the task. I'm not sure why I feel intimidated. I guess a lot of it has to do with my lack of skills in the homesteading department. -- LOL! However, I shall do my best to present the homesteading articles that were submitted for this week's carnival in an attractive way. Please let me know your thoughts!
Lori at Telling Secrets gives step-by-step instructions for "make it yourself Christmas #3 Candy Cane Ornaments." The picture makes these candy canes appear to be very difficult to craft, but the instructions include very clear photos. I might have to try this out myself!
Dana at Principled Discovery shares about "instilling mindfulness in our homeschool." She includes a quote from a book that tells of a homesteader's view of her family's "simplified life." She goes on to compare this to homeschooling her children and how she hopes they will take ownership in their own education. (I, too, hope my children will do this!)
Submit your blog article to the next edition of the homesteading carnival using the carnival submission form. They're always looking for new hosts; so if you'd like to host a carnival, please email them.
Next week's host will be Shannon at Mountaineer Country.
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If you have an article/blog entry for the November 23rd Homesteading Carnival, please use this formbefore tomorrow afternoon. It's being hosted by The Homesteading Carnival themselves!
This week's Carnival was hosted by Catherine at Seeds of Love.
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This meme was started by Shannon of The Peer Review. Here's the "basics" according to her website:
Loving My Husband Friday is for taking the time to focus on the positives of marriage. A time to build up your marriage and your spouse. Focus on something you love about your husband, something he did to encourage you this week, or just a tip on how to keep your marriage strong. Let your husband know you're bragging on him...everyone loves praise and accolades. Try to spend the rest of your week focusing on all the great traits of your spouse...especially when you're tempted to focus on the bad! And don't forget to pray for your husband and marriage as you write your post.
Has it really been three weeks since my last "Loving My Husband Friday"?! So much has happened, and my hubby has been so helpful in the midst of it all! Thank you, Sugar Pie!
My aunt & uncle passed away.
I flew to DFW to be w/ my 'extended' family for a few days.
My hubby stayed behind to care for our children and to work while I was gone.
I love my husband for being willing to send me to DFW to be w/ my 'extended' family and for being willing to put up with take care of our children for several days (including a weekend) in my absence. Thanks again, Sweetie!
You can read all of my Loving My Husband Friday posts by clicking here.
This meme was started by Shannon of The Peer Review. Here's the "basics" according to her website:
Loving My Husband Friday is for taking the time to focus on the positives of marriage. A time to build up your marriage and your spouse. Focus on something you love about your husband, something he did to encourage you this week, or just a tip on how to keep your marriage strong. Let your husband know you're bragging on him...everyone loves praise and accolades. Try to spend the rest of your week focusing on all the great traits of your spouse...especially when you're tempted to focus on the bad! And don't forget to pray for your husband and marriage as you write your post.
For my fourth "Loving My Husband Friday," I love that he wants to spend time with me! Maybe you think, "Well, duh!" But, I have a really low self-image, so it makes me feel good (and secure) knowing that he likes to spend time with me. Thank you, Honey! I love you!
You can read all of my Loving My Husband Friday posts by clicking here.
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Please pray for our troops...
* Scott Baisley (Iraq)
* Melissa Barrette (civilian volunteer - Iraq)
* Ben (Iraq)
* Keith Bishop (Marines - unsure of location)
* Chris (Iraq)
* Russ Brown
* Brian Burlingame
* Marshall Graham
* Benjamin Griffith (Iraq)
* Juliana Hartzell (Iraq)
* Jason (Iraq)
* Jason I.
* Don Morgan
* Nick (Kuwait)
* Rodney (Iraq)
* Rodney's wife (Saudi Arabia)
* Erik Simmler
* Fran Simmler
* Dennis Starr (Army - Kentucky)
* Daniel Stilwell
* Daniel Sultenfuss
* SPC Kevin Sultenfuss
* PFC Shaun Sultenfuss
* Tyler (Navy - Virginia)
* Gary Williams
* Michael Woods (Iraq)
If you would like me to add someone to this list, please
click here and leave a comment. I will do my best to update the list in a timely manner.
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