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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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5 Plants That Defy the Snow ~ Cold Frames In the Garden
When we had a temporary warm-up here in the Midwest 3 days ago (Jan. 9), I bundled up and took some photos to show you some annual plants that might survive (or even thrive) in snow in your garden in … Continue reading
Posted in Garden, Herbs, Preparedness, Vegetables
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Back To Eden~ How To Start A Sustainable Garden
I want to recommend the inspiring God-honoring Back To Eden film for the MANY of you who have emailed, commented, or messaged questions about how to get started gardening with no experience or poor resources. ~ Jacqueline
Posted in Compost, Farming, Garden, Preparedness, Vegetables
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“She Planteth” ~ An Inspirational Gardening Journal Printable
In the very beginning, God established the garden as our only food source. In the last century, we have strayed from this concept and have found that (behind our backs) seeds are being manipulated, chemicals are sprayed by the … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Garden, Guest Post, Preparedness, Thrift
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Christmas Memories in Music, Part 2 ~ A Guest Post By My Daughter
This is part two of our series on Christmas music. I hope you have been enjoying the music from last week. Let us know if you find some new favorites! If you missed part two, you can read it here. … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, Favorite Products, Music, Preparedness, The Christian Walk
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Heirloom Christmas Lima Beans ~ Seed Savers Exchange
I am as excited as a child at Christmas to have received my Seed Savers Exchange order this week! Our family has always loved lima beans, and as I was looking in their catalog for additional new heirloom varieties, I stumbled upon … Continue reading
Posted in Garden, Preparedness, Seed Saving, Vegetables
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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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Starting Seeds Indoors ~Getting A Head Start
Today we will discuss how to plant your warm-weather tomatoes and peppers in peat pots. I used very inexpensive Jiffy pots which can be planted right into the soil with the seedling. Rolled newspaper pots also work well. We found … Continue reading
Bible In 90 Days…What Does That Have To Do With Cleaning?
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
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Girlhood And Womanhood / The Analogy Of The Rose
Have you ever watched the development of a tiny bud to the open flower? You look upon the bursting bud in delight, seeing the promise, though yet you do not see the rose in its full beauty or completion. ~ … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Children, Family, Flowers, Home-schooling, Preparedness, Roses, Spiritual Growth, The Christian Walk
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You Are Not Alone
Somehow the ‘New Year’ multiplies the fears of many people. We’re afraid we’re going to have to face something we don’t understand, and we’re going to have to face it alone. But, there are many reasons to conclude that we are … Continue reading
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