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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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Coconut Oil ~For Yeast Infections, Alzheimer’s & More
Virgin coconut oil is one of those products we would hate to be without, it has helped us so much. But that wasn’t always so, since I ‘learned’ to think it was really bad for you! You see, I worked … Continue reading
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Honey and Cinnamon ~Powerful Duo Knocks Colds and More
People of many cultures have been using honey and cinnamon to treat disease for centuries. Folk wisdom still retains knowledge of the healing properties of both raw honey and cinnamon. Both are great alone, but mixing them together increases their power … Continue reading
Posted in Bulk Herb Store, Health, Herbal Remedies, Raw food, Raw Honey, Superfoods
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Boost Your Health and Mental Powers With 4 Spices
Several days ago, for our 39th anniversary, we went to celebrate at a tiny Indian restaurant known for its traditionally prepared dishes. It was snowing heavily, but stepping inside the door, we were surrounded by multiple heavenly aromas and warmth. … Continue reading
Posted in Bulk Herb Store, Favorite Products, Food & Recipes, Health, Herbs, Superfoods
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7 Bee-utiful Benefits of Raw Honey
When our children were small, we developed allergies to many thing because of exposure to mold. I read that local honey would help with allergies. That was the beginning of our interest in honey and bees. It’s a simple … Continue reading
Posted in Bulk Herb Store, Health, Preparedness, Raw food, Raw Honey, Storing Food, Superfoods
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Harvesting and Cleaning Garlic From the Garden / Garlic Press
One of the greatest reasons to garden for our family (beside keeping fit with the exercise and knowing what we produce is chemical-free) is growing our own medicine. Garlic is as powerful as penicillin without the side effects. Garlic is probably at the top of the “Must- … Continue reading
Posted in Garden, Health, Herbs, Preparedness, Raw food, Superfoods
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The Best Power Bars Ever ~ A Whole Foods Snack!
Here is our version of a healthy protein bar that we absolutely love. Thank you Lindsay at Passionate Homemaking for the inspiration. I’ll say that again…it is de-LISH-us! Using four super foods (flax or chia seed, coconut oil, raw honey, and raw … Continue reading
Posted in Coconut Oil, Food & Recipes, Gluten-Free, Health, Raw food, Raw Honey, Superfoods, Tutorial
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Baked Cod with Dill or Old Bay ~Powerhouse Of Nutrition
Cod is a very easy entree which we serve often to save time during the hay-making season. We love cod fillets, and I am just finding out how nutritious it is for us! ~ Jacqueline
Posted in Favorite Products, Food & Recipes, Gluten-Free, Health, Herbs, Mealtime, Superfoods, Thrift
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Better Nutritionally Than Blueberries ~Growing Aronias, Elderberries, and Currants
Several years ago, we found out some amazing facts about some of the berry plants we were hoping to grow. Aronia berries ( aka chokecherries), elderberries, and red and black currants are superstars in the world of berries, and are … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Berry Growing, Food & Recipes, Garden, Health, Herbal Remedies, Raw food, Superfoods
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Dandelion Greens ~ Powerful Spring Tonic/ Recipe
Bright yellow dandelions are showing up in lawns all over America signifying that spring is here. People rush out to apply weed-killer or spend hours digging them. But just a few dandelion plants make powerful spring tonics and the leaves … Continue reading
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