Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Best Homemade Mayonnaise Ever

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jacqueline

Years ago when our children were much younger, after reading mayonnaise labels, I decided not to use store-bought mayonnaise anymore. There are better types than others, made with simple ingredients, but most are a combination of bad oils, cheap fillers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Recipes, Gluten-Free, Health, Raw food, Superfoods | 29 Comments

Stories Of Good Character For Children

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Jacqueline

This is one of our favorite early read aloud books. Our children wanted to hear this and other stories again and again. We were only too happy to oblige! Faith tells us that no act goes unseen. We are likely to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Children, Home-schooling, Spiritual Growth, The Christian Walk | 7 Comments

A Surprise Award

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jacqueline

I was surprised to learn that DeepRootsAtHome has been awarded ‘The Versatile Blogger Award’ by a fellow blogger. I would like to offer a heartfelt “Thank You” to Elisabeth from Lizzy’s Nest for passing on this award. ~ Jacqueline

Posted in Blog Lovin' | 16 Comments

My Picks Of The Week / “EOA’ Link-Up #20

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jacqueline

Thank-you everyone for such a great showing last week! Together, you have exceeded our previous number of link-ups ever! It is great to see your encouraging wisdom, the lovely tutorials, and the introductions to more than a few new blogs! … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Encourage One Another' Link-Up | 27 Comments

Bible In 90 Days…What Does That Have To Do With Cleaning?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jacqueline

Is it a fair statement to say that we cannot grow more Christlike if we don’t remain in the Word of God? Starting January 2, I began a challenge to read the Bible in 90 days. I felt the leading to do this but … Continue reading →

Posted in Cleaning, Music, Preparedness, Spiritual Growth, The Christian Walk | 23 Comments

Communication Tips From Martha M. (Jostie Flicks)

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Jacqueline

My friend’s daughters (a capture on my little camera at our home-school convention) have got this communication thing down pretty well! ~ Jacqueline

Posted in Family, Spiritual Growth, The Christian Walk | 8 Comments

In The World, Not Of The World

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jacqueline

How often have I said that I long for the “good ol’ days” when life was simpler. In saying that I am not forgetting the poverty, disease, injustice and death of the past. I am not so naive as to think … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Farming, History, Sewing, The Christian Walk | 36 Comments

My Picks Of The Week / ‘EOA’ Link-Up #19

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jacqueline

Thank-you all for your encouraging tidbits of wisdom, the lovely tutorials, and the introductions to more than a few new blogs! It is great fun meeting and learning from you! It will be fun choosing the posts to share each week! … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Encourage One Another' Link-Up | 13 Comments

Crispy Oven French Fries

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jacqueline

Do you ever crave some good ‘ol French fries, hot and comforting, but don’t want to eat the hydrogenated fats or flavor additives you get at the fast food drive-thru? ~ Jacqueline

Posted in Food & Recipes, Gluten-Free, Health, Tutorial | 8 Comments

Ball Jar Pin Cushion ~ Short Tutorial

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jacqueline

I wish I had made more practical, useful crafts with our children during their younger years.  Well-thought-out crafts help them gain persistence, hand/eye coordination, and planning skills, not to mention confidence, to be able to see a solution to a problem and … Continue reading →

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