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For 38 years, I have been a wife to my husband and a teacher of our children in the home. Now a new season has come, and with the blessing of my husband, I write this blog as an encouragement to myself and others. (Titus 2: 3-5) How important is this role of speaking into the lives of younger women! The habits of the home in one generation become the morals of society in the next. As William Ross Wallace said: “The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world.”
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Red Raspberry Leaf Tea ~ For Women and Pregnancy
Red Raspberry Leaf is the herb of choice for pregnancy and for women’s health, and it is the best single herb that we can take for total uterine health. And it is not only great for mamas, it is also wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in Animals/Pets, Berry Growing, Garden, Health, Herbal Remedies, Herbs, Preparedness, Raw food, Thrift
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A Happy Life
Posted in Animals/Pets, Children, Contentment, Family, Farming, Garden, Home-schooling, Parenting, Preparedness, The Christian Walk, Thrift
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Artisan Knitter’s Needle Case / Giveaway
Do your needles look like this? What a shame, the pretty needles all in a jumble! What you need is some organization- something beautiful to put next to all your creative projects. ~ Jacqueline
Posted in Animals/Pets, Giveaway, Sewing
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Brighty Of the Grand Canyon ~ Pine Pitch Salve
Brighty was a real burro. A more endearing book you could not find, and we highly recommend this winsome and informative book by Marguerite Henry for you and your young people. It is excellent read-aloud. There is much practical skill and knowledge … Continue reading
Posted in Animals/Pets, Health, Herbal Remedies, Nature, Outdoor Living, Preparedness, Thrift
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Not Too Late To Think About Getting Chicks, Part 2
There are many hatcheries that are sell chicks and have mail order. The US Postal Service has been delivering live baby chicks in the mail since the early 1900s! You can order day old baby chicks on-line from hatcheries, depending … Continue reading
Posted in Animals/Pets, Chickens, Children, Family, Farming, Health, Outdoor Living, Preparedness, Thrift
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Not Too Late To Think About Getting Chicks, Part 1
We loved having our chickens when we were at the farm. In the season of life we are in now with our young people closer to leaving and having their own families, no dog to guard them, and having moved … Continue reading
Posted in Chickens, Preparedness
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My Mom And Her Cat, Ki-Ki
We are going to visit my Mom, the Grandmother to our children, today. We call her Oma. She loves us dearly. We will also be seeing her cat Ki-Ki. She barely tolerates us. ~ Jacqueline
Posted in Animals/Pets, Family, Hospitality
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