tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67240558099607738192024-03-14T00:16:15.562-05:00i choose joy todayI choose joy today is about living and loving. I like painting, power tools, and projects. In our home we love diy and food and embrace faith and family. Join me as I journal our journey. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-51497027493151007912015-06-30T14:28:00.000-05:002015-06-30T14:31:40.238-05:00Garden Fresh: Mediterranean Salad<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">A few months ago, I saw a delicious salad on a restaurant's menu and thought "I can make that!" So I did, and it is now one of my favorite salads.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Make your own Mediterranean Salad with the following:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">torn romaine lettuce</span> {or whatever you are growing}</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">pitted kalamata </span>{Greek} <span style="font-size: large;">olives</span>, sliced in half or quartered</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">cucumber</span>, sliced or diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">roma tomatoes</span>, diced {or quartered cherry tomatoes}</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">crumbled feta cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">{I like to add chicken too.}</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">dressing of olive oil and fresh lemon juice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You could always add your own twist. Maybe you'd prefer some sweet red peppers, red onion, or sun-dried tomatoes. Also, you could skip the lemon juice in the dressing and mix your olive oil with red wine vinegar. Maybe you'd like salt and pepper in your dressing and/or some fresh garlic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So thrilled to be growing lettuce again. This year we are trying different varieties. Did I mention the seeds were free through our local library's seed saver program? We built a second raised bed planter this year, and I really enjoy being able to walk out our back door to pick produce. I'm loving having garden fresh salad!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'd love to hear from you...</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What is your favorite salad?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What are you growing in your garden?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Does your area offer any seed saver programs?</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-55967851744021633462015-04-04T21:54:00.000-05:002015-04-04T21:58:20.305-05:00Hope: He is risen! This last week we've been enjoying the weather, friends, and family. I'm excited to embrace love and hope and to celebrate Easter tomorrow. Tonight I took time to go through some old photos and journal entries. Here is what I wrote last year...<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In the fall of 2013, I reflected on how we sometimes believe lies in the post titled "Loss and Lies."
I wrote: "Lately, I've been thinking that sometimes we don't want to
see these things (pain and loss). We don't want to talk about these
things... But, what if we asked the hard questions and wrestled with <i><b>the truth</b></i>?"</span></span><br />
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I distinctly remember the day...<br />
kneeling before a wooden cross,<br />
repenting
of sin,<br />
picking up an old nail,<br />
putting it in that wooden cross.<br />
realizing the <i><b>pain </b></i><br />
of having someone
you love suffering, <br />
someone you love dying.<br />
realizing Jesus was <i><b>separated </b></i><br />
from his father God.<br />
realizing a perfect Jesus felt it all,<br />
all our <i><b>suffering </b></i>and <i><b>sin</b></i>.<br />
understanding His body was torn,<br />
He was torn from God.<br />
feeling fully the <i><b>sacrifice </b></i>and love<br />
for the very first time. <br />
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When He wasn't what we expected, we watched and waited. When He didn't
do what we wanted, we turned from laying our robes at His feet to
hanging Him out to dry. We crucified Him with our words. We crucified
Him with nails in His hands. But, honestly, our sin is what really
nailed Jesus to the cross. And, truly I tell you, Jesus' <i><b>love </b></i>is what kept Him there.<br />
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Today we celebrate Easter. Today we celebrate Jesus' <i><b>resurrection</b></i>. Today we celebrate love and true <i><b>life</b></i>.<br />
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Today I sing "Oh <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xODpgyqGCYM" target="_blank">Glorious Day</a>!"<br />
"Living, He loved me<br />
Dying, He saved me<br />
Buried, He carried my sin far away<br />
Rising, He justified freely for ever<br />
One day He's coming, oh, Glorious Day, oh, Glorious Day"<br />
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Today we remember sin:<br />
"One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain<br />
One day they nailed Him to die on a tree<br />
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected<br />
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He<br />
Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree<br />
And took the nails for me"<br />
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Today we remember <b><i>hope</i></b>:<br />
"One day the grave could conceal Him no longer<br />
One day the stone rolled away from the door<br />
Then He arose, over death He had conquered<br />
Now is ascended, my Lord evermore<br />
Death could not hold Him,<br />
The grave could not keep Him from rising again."<br />
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<span class="p">This morning I read "<a href="http://www.managingyourblessings.com/2014/04/20/hope-praise-living-word-link/" target="_blank">On Hope and Praise</a>" by Teri Lynne Underwood on <a href="http://www.managingyourblessings.com/" target="_blank">Managing Your Blessings</a>. Teri shares: "</span>Hope
in Scripture means “confident expectation.” Hope isn’t wishing
something would happen; it’s believing God is faithful to His word. Hope
means we stand firm in our faith even when the world seems to be
falling apart around us. Our hope is based entirely on God’s character,
not our abilities or efforts." Teri continues: "Maybe the measure of my
belief is the depth of my praise. Maybe the
answer to my doubt is worship. Maybe the cure for shallow faith is deep
praise. I’m finding when I truly believe, when I have a confident
expectation, when I hope continually in the Lord, there is nothing left
to do but praise Him. And as I praise Him more, there is more hope, more
faith, more belief. I don’t know what situations you are facing today.
I don’t know where
you are struggling. I don’t know what fears and doubts are hindering
your hope. But I do know this:<b> praise is the answer.</b>
When we recall His faithfulness, our faith is grown. When we recount His
provision, our fear is lessened. When we remember His presence, our
doubt is defeated."<br />
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<span class="p">On the cusp of Spring and new growth peeking through the dead, I lean forward offering a sacrifice of praise and wearing the joy habit. Today we gather our family and embrace hope. Today we praise Him, we embrace love, we celebrate life!</span><br />
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<span class="p">I distinctly remember that day when I was <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL-mF_FwPnI" target="_blank">sweetly broken</a>. Today I sing: "At the cross you beckon me. You draw me gently to my
knees, and I am lost for words, so lost in love, I'm sweetly broken,
<i><b>wholly surrendered</b></i>...</span><b> </b>You've called me out
of death. You've called me into life. In awe of the cross I must
confess how wondrous Your redeeming love and how great is Your
faithfulness."</div>
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<span class="p">Today I remember that <a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=jesus+paid+it+all&qpvt=Jesus+paid+it+all&FORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=97C8DDA779FC34FC5C0C97C8DDA779FC34FC5C0C" target="_blank">Jesus paid it all</a>! </span><span class="p">So I cherish that <a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=old+rugged+cross&qpvt=old+rugged+cross+&FORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=460B496618CC0185AF7B460B496618CC0185AF7B" target="_blank">old rugged cross</a>. So I sing "I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it one day for a crown."</span><br />
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Today we celebrate Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection.
Today we celebrate His love and our life in Him. John 14:6 reminds us
that:<br />
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<b>Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. </b></div>
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<b>No one comes to the Father except through me.</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-10363622491880341002015-01-12T12:33:00.001-06:002015-01-12T17:38:05.448-06:00Pizza: Traditional Taste, Nontraditional {low carb or gluten free} Crusts <span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever fallen in love with something that isn't good for you? Yes, I'm talking about food here. No, not chocolate. In fact, I don't feel bad at all about my love of rich, dark chocolate. That's good for me {you know: because of the iron, antioxidant properties, and how it increases endorphins and serotonin} ... There is research to prove it! Actually, I'm referring to my love of pizza. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately, when working to drop a few {or twenty some} pounds, I had to let go of my love for the fat and carbohydrate collision that is pizza. No, I didn't stop eating pizza. Yes, I found some alternative crust options. I understand that you may be skeptical at first, but please give me {and the following recipes} a chance. I was skeptical too, but I've found some pizza crusts that are low carb or gluten free and really tasty. Really!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since school has started, our family has gotten into the habit of having pizza and movie night on Fridays. It's a great night for food, cuddles, and family time. But, it's not fun to smell delicious pizza and see your family eating said pizza without joining them. So, here are my five favorite recipes for tasty crust alternatives... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1)</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Fooled Ya Pizza</span><span style="font-size: large;">: Serene Allison & Pearl Barrett have modified food blogger <a href="http://yourlighterside.com/" target="_blank">Jamie VanEaton</a>'s Cauliflower Crust recipe slightly to fit into the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan. {I prepare this and all the following recipes as <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hmask/recipes-thm-s-meals/" target="_blank">THM S meals</a>.} You can find this recipe on pages 276-278 of their book "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trim-Healthy-Mama-Pearl-Barrett/dp/0988775115" target="_blank">Trim Healthy Mama No More Fads! A Common Sense Guide To Satisfy Your Cravings And Energize Your Life</a>". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Notes: This makes a thin crust pizza. You will need to process the cauliflower in a food processor. Yes, the crust is made with mainly cauliflower. No, I couldn't taste it at all. The <a href="http://yourlighterside.com/2012/11/cauliflower-pizza-crust-with-gourmet-vegetarian-toppings/" target="_blank">original recipe</a> makes a 12" round crust, and the modified recipe fills a 9" x 15" cookie sheet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2)</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Pita Pizza</span><span style="font-size: large;">: When I don't feel like cooking or I'm </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">running short on time, I pull a round of pita bread out of the refrigerator to use as a crust. Then you simply add some sauce, your favorite toppings, and cheese and broil until the cheese is melted. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Notes: <a href="https://www.josephsbakery.com/shop/flax-oat-bran-whole-wheat-pita-bread.html" target="_blank">Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Pita Bread</a> {the red package} is a great low-carb option with only 4 net carb grams. They make a heartier crust for an individual pizza that is quick, easy, and delicious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3)</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Gluten Free Cream Cheese Crust Pizza</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"></span><span style="font-size: large;">: Pam at <a href="http://blueberriesandblessings.com/" target="_blank">Blueberries and Blessings</a> shares a surprisingly scrumptious pizza crust <a href="http://blueberriesandblessings.com/2013/07/09/low-carb-cream-cheese-crust-pizza-thm-s-meal/" target="_blank">recipe</a>. I was surprised, because I would have never thought to make "dough" for pizza crust with cream cheese. Her recipe uses a 10" x 15" cookie sheet, but </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've been making a smaller batch by quartering the recipe
{using 4 oz. cream cheese, 1 egg, dash each of pepper and garlic, & 2 Tbsp.
Parmesan}. </span>This is my recent favorite for a tasty but fairly quick crust. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Notes: Make sure the cream cheese is softened. The "dough" is actually quite runny but it bakes into a substantial and satisfying crust. I did not have a silicone liner, but parchment paper worked well. I put the crust back in the pan without any paper before adding the toppings and broiling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4)</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Low Carb Stromboli</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"></span><span style="font-size: large;">: Elizabeth at <a href="http://uplateanyway.com/" target="_blank">Up Late Anyway</a> shares an amazing stromboli <a href="http://uplateanyway.com/keto/stromboli/" target="_blank">recipe </a>that would also work well open-face for a {non}traditional pizza crust. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I do really like making this recipe as stromboli though {just think of it as pizza all rolled up}. </span>This recipe makes a delicious dough with an end result that really is like a bread crust.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Notes: Elizabeth provides lots of great pictures and detailed descriptions to take you step-by-step through this <a href="http://uplateanyway.com/keto/stromboli/" target="_blank">recipe</a>. After making it the first time, I realized it is quite simple to pull together once you get all your ingredients together near the microwave. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit: <a href="http://www.husbandofahomeschoolingmom.com/2014/03/25/cheesy-garlic-bread-goodness/" target="_blank">Husband of a Homeschooling Mom</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5)</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Cheesy Garlic Bread</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"></span><span style="font-size: large;">: This <a href="http://www.husbandofahomeschoolingmom.com/2014/03/25/cheesy-garlic-bread-goodness/" target="_blank">recipe </a>from <a href="http://www.husbandofahomeschoolingmom.com/" target="_blank">Husband of a Homeschooling Mom</a> should be a hit with everyone in the family, because it truly is bread {with the benefit of only being 2 </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">grams </span>net carbs ... if you can limit yourself to 1/10 of the dough}. It is definitely delicious and will hit the spot for anyone craving bread.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Notes: </span><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, this is technically not a pizza dough recipe. But, sometimes I used to get pizza and only eat the side of cheesy garlic bread. {Anyone else?} Also, this recipe does lend itself well to being used for a thick crust </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">pizza </span>by adding a little sauce and your toppings at the end with the cheese. Aside from waiting a few moments after adding the yeast to the warm water, this recipe is very quick and easy to prepare. </span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Do you have a food love that has gotten in the way of healthy eating goals?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">What {healthier} substitutions have you found for favorite foods? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">What motivates you to continue to make healthier choices?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Which pizza recipe is your favorite? </span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-87688041040818249202014-12-16T13:41:00.003-06:002014-12-16T14:04:20.533-06:00Rhythm: Finding the Calm in the Chaos<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Have you ever felt you have
so much to do and you’re so</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span>overwhelmed</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>that you end up <span style="font-family: inherit;">just do<span style="font-family: inherit;">ing noth<span style="font-family: inherit;">ing</span>? Or have you realized that sometimes you just</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span>go, go, go</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 7.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>trying to accomplish all the things you “need” to do only to feel exhausted and unaccomplished? Maybe you’ve found yourself in both of these situations!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm wondering if this feeling is especially prevalent at this time of year. I know I have been wanting so badly to make time to write, but I have had other priorities that needed my attention. So, today I share <span style="font-family: inherit;">something I wrote <span style="font-family: inherit;">this Spring {A</span></span>pril 2014} that I needed to read again to remind myself to slow the rhythm of my routine and find calm...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Last night the kids went to bed well and on time. So I was able to put up my feet and open up a book. {Yes, a real book! More on that later.} Then… I heard footsteps coming down the stairs! I watched as the door slowly opened… I saw our large Main Coon cat emerge from upstairs and walk directly to the basement. {Breathe.} Wow, it’s so nice when everyone in the house, even the cat, knows that it’s time to rest! I went back to relaxing. I was thankful, because I know some days it feels like I’m</span> <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">chasing</span> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Calendary Hands PERSONAL USE DE";">…</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">chasing the kids and cats and calm.</span></span></span><br />
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you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Come
to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I’ll
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walk
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Learn
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Beth
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can listen for and sing along to. Some days, the rhythm picks up a bit
and you move fast, other days, it’s slow and sweet and the only way you
can fold into the day’s rhythm is by listening to the one who has
‘written every day before they came to be (Psalm 139).’"</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">She had written what I’d been trying to put into words! I’d been thinking that one fast paced day I can handle, but I need my week to have <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">rests </span>in it too. </span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">Rhythm</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">! And so I have realized this about myself: Balance makes me
think I am in control… which I am not. Rhythm though is more a posture of listening,
discernment, and being Spirit-led.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Step 1: learning to keep company with God. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Step 2: dancing to the rhythm of His song, not mine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Remember that book I said I was reading? Well, last night I was reading about how you can’t do it all. Helpful,
since this morning I woke up a little overwhelmed… with all
that I want to do, with all that I feel obligated or think I “need” to
do, and with the little energy I have to do it all (because of my head
cold and because a little boy, scared of the rain last night, crawling
into our bed).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Today I’ve decided to <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">embrace</span> that I can’t do it all. I’m going to enjoy writing to you all. I’m going to get the dishes done that are sitting in the sink. I’m going to get outside and walk. Yes today I’ll walk to get my boys from school and slow the pace. Today we will enjoy a leisurely chat on our walk home. It’s
Friday, and it’s finally stopped raining, so we’re going to set the
pace to positive and pleasant and just roll with the rhythm of this day. Today I’m going to do a little of everything and enjoy it all! I’ve decided to take it one step at a time so I can <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">listen for the rhythm that is today</span>. </span><br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Update: Yesterday was Monday, and the front seat of my car looked much the same as {if not worse than} the picture above. And, while it is December, much of the last paragraph above still applies too. No head cold, but I've had too many headaches to count this last week. And {funny thing to say in December... but truth is} it finally stopped raining today. So, I'm going to walk to get the boys from school. After our typical Tuesday afternoon routine, daddy will come home and we'll bake Christmas cookies together. Until then, I'm going to read and rest and I'll wrap a few presents to put under our tree. Today we <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">slow </span>the pace, and I will <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">enjoy</span> the simple pleasures of the season through the eyes of my children. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">How do you find calm in the chaos? </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">How have you embraced not doing it all? </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">How do you find your rhythm?</span></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-20917884111892613452014-11-09T21:59:00.000-06:002014-11-09T22:17:38.148-06:00So Simple Snacks: Five Ingredients or Less<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whether you are at home or on the go, having a low-key or a busy day, I have found that it's a good idea to</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> keep
healthy snacks around</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">. What has really surprised me though is how </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">easy
</span></span>it is to do this. Today I am sharing three of my favorite simple snacks... because you really can throw something together with not much time and a handful of ingredients.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope that this post will be helpful, giving you both recipes that you will use and inspiration to come up with your own simple snacks. What are some favorite snacks you could throw together with five ingredients or less?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My boys still love what we call</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> apple sandwiches</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span>. It's a simple snack we started a few years ago. The "sandwich" is made when you core and slice apples {cutting horizontally}. Imagine a peanut butter sandwich with apple slices instead of bread. Of course, my boys eat theirs "open face" so they can load on more peanut butter. They also often add a few dark chocolate chips.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This always seemed like a healthy enough snack to me. Recently though I realized, while great for growing boys, this snack maybe had a little too much peanut butter {okay fat} combined with the natural sugar of the apple slices for this mama. I was thrilled when I realized how delicious peanut butter dip was with apples. Okay, I probably knew it would be delicious, but I was a little intimidated at first by 0% Greek Yogurt.</span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SC9N7WXgzxg/VGAw4xU0t5I/AAAAAAAAAZs/IW0NQ7XTZHs/s1600/peanut%2Bbutter%2Bapple%2Bdip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/11/so-simple-snacks-five-ingredients-or.html" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SC9N7WXgzxg/VGAw4xU0t5I/AAAAAAAAAZs/IW0NQ7XTZHs/s1600/peanut%2Bbutter%2Bapple%2Bdip.jpg" height="240" title="So Simple Snacks: Peanut Butter Apple Dip" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">The</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> peanut butter apple dip</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> I make is so simple and tasty though. Just mix 1 teaspoon natural peanut butter with about 3 teaspoons 0% Greek yogurt. Then sweeten to taste. I like to add a splash of vanilla, three drops liquid Stevia, and a dash of Celtic sea salt. Grab yourself some apple slices and you have a wonderful snack. Okay, I guess I have to admit that's technically six ingredients when you count the apple slices. {If you are a Trim Healthy Mama, this is an E snack.}</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used to love cheese and crackers. While we keep a wide variety of wheat and whole grain crackers in the house, I have recently accepted that I need to eat much less gluten. No shortage of cheese in our house either. And, no, it's not just because of the state we live in... We all love cheese! Well, I recently decided to be adventurous and try to make my own crackers. My husband summed it up well with his shocked response: "These taste amazing, and they are so easy. Why didn't we do this before?!"</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fx_PAYIXRJc/VGAywMGdQJI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/9L9jsuU5bPU/s1600/crackers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/11/so-simple-snacks-five-ingredients-or.html" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fx_PAYIXRJc/VGAywMGdQJI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/9L9jsuU5bPU/s1600/crackers.jpg" height="320" title="So Simple Snacks: Make Your Own Crackers" width="240" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">So, let me tell you how easy it is to</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> make your own</span> </span><span style="font-size: large;">tasty {and yes low-carb} </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">crackers</span></span>.
All you need is olive oil, Celtic sea salt, and Joseph's Lavash. Spray
a cookie sheet with olive oil and place a Lavash Bread square {actually
more like a rectangle} in the pan. Pour some olive oil in a small bowl
and use a pastry brush to brush the top of the bread with the oil.
Sprinkle salt on the bread. Use a pizza cutter to slice the bread into
small squares {you know cracker sized}. Then toast in your oven, set at
325F. After three minutes, check on your crackers. I like to flip
them over and move the crackers at the edge to the center {so they don't
unevenly brown, as the edge pieces crisp faster}. It usually only
takes another one to three minutes until they are golden brown. Let
them cool and enjoy, keeping the remaining crackers in a sealed
container in your cupboard. {THM S snack}</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, I believe everyone needs a quick snack to satisfy a sweet tooth. Earlier today I shared my favorite</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/11/decadent-chocolate-desserts.html" target="_blank">decadent chocolate desserts</a></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">. Depending on how you make it,</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> peanut butter whip</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> {with dark chocolate pieces on top} has three to five ingredients. This dessert uses your blender and can be as simple as: pour whipping cream, whip, drop in peanut butter, blend, spoon into bowl and top with dark chocolate pieces. Another recipe included in the decadent dessert post is the</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> flourless chocolate cake</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">. It is simple to prepare and only has four ingredients, but it does take a little more time as it has to bake and cool. {Both of these desserts are THM S.}</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have you tried and enjoyed any of the recipes here?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">What are some of your own snacks you have thrown together with 5 ingredients or less?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have you been intimidated by a particular food {or recipe} only to find that you now love it? </span></li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-7106272720826121822014-11-09T15:46:00.001-06:002014-11-09T16:12:24.846-06:00Decadent Chocolate Desserts<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2ehrP9gGiX0/VF-93SBx6NI/AAAAAAAAAYc/oZH3-YnSIuE/s1600/decadent%2Bchocolate%2Bdesserts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/11/decadent-chocolate-desserts.html" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2ehrP9gGiX0/VF-93SBx6NI/AAAAAAAAAYc/oZH3-YnSIuE/s1600/decadent%2Bchocolate%2Bdesserts.jpg" height="320" title="Decadent Chocolate Desserts" width="283" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I can't remember how long it's been since my mother gave me the magnet stating "CHOCOLATE ~ not just for breakfast anymore." It was a perfect gift, because I do love</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> all
things chocolate</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I love chocolate any time of the day. My boys love chocolate too. Their favorite breakfast is pancakes with mini chocolate chips. I know some people will argue that milk chocolate is best, but I am a dark chocolate lover. Today I challenge you to try a decadent chocolate dessert and see if you disagree. And please, just because I say "dessert," don't feel like you can't eat these recipes any time of the day that you desire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe you're a chocolate and peanut butter lover. If so, I have an easy {3 ingredient} recipe that's amazing:</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://rohndasue.com/2014/05/30/peanut-butter-whip-low-carb-sugar-free/" target="_blank">PeanutButter Whip</a></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">. Simply use your blender to whip 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and then blend in 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter. Scrape into a small bowl and top with crushed dark chocolate. Soooo good! Thanks to <a href="http://rohndasue.com/" target="_blank">Rohnda Sue</a> for coming up with this quick treat. If you have a sweet tooth and want to add a few more ingredients, you can see the full recipe {with Stevia & vanilla} by clicking the title above.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For years now my favorite warm, chocolate dish has been</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Chocolate
Soufflé</span></span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">. If you go to</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/04/so-simple-dessert-chocolate-souffle.html" target="_blank">So
Simple Desserts</a></span></span><a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/04/so-simple-dessert-chocolate-souffle.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">:</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Chocolate Soufflé</span></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span id="goog_1699810122"></span>, you will find the full recipe for this luscious dessert. I also write about why you don't have to be intimidated by baking</span><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">this dessert, including tips for a successful </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">soufflé</span></span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently though, our favorite dessert has been</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://chocolatechocolateandmore.com/2014/02/flourless-chocolate-cake/" target="_blank">FlourlessChocolate Cake</a></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"></span>. My husband raved "It's melt in your mouth..." and my oldest son exclaimed "delicious!" You could say it has been a hit. When talking with my mother about what dessert I could bring for Thanksgiving, she said I should bring this dessert... and she hasn't even tried it yet. </span><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In addition to being a decadent chocolate dessert, I love that it's another easy {4 ingredient} recipe. If you don't believe me about how delicious it is, you can see at left how much was gone a couple hours after I made it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In case you also are a <a href="http://www.trimhealthymama.com/" target="_blank">Trim Healthy Mama</a>, I did make this dessert as a THM S by just substituting Truvia for the sugar. {And, no, not a single person in my family noticed.} </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to Joan at <a href="http://chocolatechocolateandmore.com/" target="_blank">Chocolate, Chocolate and More</a> for sharing this recipe. It is originally from Lori Lange's "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1118282396/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1118282396&linkCode=as2&tag=chocchocandmo-20" target="_blank">The Recipe Girl Cookbook</a>.</span><span style="font-size: large;">" I'm curious what other recipe ideas I will find at Lori's <a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/" target="_blank">Recipe Girl</a> website. Also, I cannot wait to go back to Joan's website and explore more... What other chocolate delights does she have to share?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was so impressed with the rich chocolate flavor of this flourless cake, that I didn't even bother making the ganache. Yes, it's sooo good that I didn't even feel the need to add any more chocolate! I do think that I will add the ganache when I make this dessert for Thanksgiving. If you have a sweet tooth and want to add a few more
ingredients, you can see the full recipe {with whipping cream & chocolate chips for ganache} by
clicking the title above.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Are you a milk chocolate or dark chocolate fan?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have you tried and fallen in love with any of the recipes above?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">What is your favorite decadent chocolate dessert? </span> </span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-70267305594903348612014-11-08T21:56:00.000-06:002014-11-09T11:18:57.042-06:00Baking Fall Treats: All Things Pumpkin<span style="font-size: large;">This last month I have been trying </span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">new pumpkin recipes</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span>, and I'm thrilled to say I have found a few new favorites. Did I mention they are all so very</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> delicious</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span>?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm curious which will be your new favorite: pumpkin applesauce muffins, pumpkin and chocolate pudding parfait, or pumpkin pie cheesecake.</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">I am loving Angela Parker's <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.grassfedmama.com/2013/11/18/pumpkin-applesauce-low-fat-low-sugar-muffins-trim-healthy-mama-e/" target="_blank">Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins</a> </span>{THM E},
and thankfully my youngest child feels the same way. Full disclosure: He already
loves traditional applesauce muffins and, when he asked what I was making, I may have left off the
pumpkin part {and the fact that they are low fat and low sugar}. You see, he isn't one to
try new things. I think that's true of a lot of us. Lately, however, I
have enjoyed trying new recipes and playing around with some of my <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/10/baking-fall-treats-healthier-apple.html" target="_blank">favorite Fall desserts</a>. Revisiting
this recipe at <a href="http://www.grassfedmama.com/" target="_blank">Grassfed Mama</a>, I found it interesting that she too has been playing around
with recipes to find delicious, healthier treats. Also, a fun fact is that she developed this recipe because she wanted something to bring to her women's small group. I'm actually planning on bringing these to my women's Bible Study Fellowship this coming week. I mentioned it to two friends in the group, and they were thrilled at my bringing a healthier brunch muffin.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit: <a href="http://www.grassfedmama.com/2013/11/18/pumpkin-applesauce-low-fat-low-sugar-muffins-trim-healthy-mama-e/" target="_blank">Grassfed Mama</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found the muffins above and the puddings below on the post <a href="http://www.grassfedmama.com/2013/12/07/10-best-trim-healthy-pumpkin-recipes/" target="_blank">10 Best Trim & Healthy Pumpkin Recipes</a>. Please check out </span><span style="font-size: large;">Angela Parker's top ten list of all things pumpkin. There are a number of recipes there I haven't had a chance to try yet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are few reasons I liked the</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.measuringflower.com/2013/09/pumpkin-chocolate-pudding-parfait/" target="_blank">P</a></span><a href="http://www.measuringflower.com/2013/09/pumpkin-chocolate-pudding-parfait/" target="_blank">umpkin and Chocolate Pudding Parfait </a></span><span style="font-size: large;">{THM S} recipes. 1) I think it's pretty cool that I can make my own homemade pudding now. As TJ shares on her site <a href="http://www.measuringflower.com/" target="_blank">Measuring Flower</a>: "This recipe is pretty easy to make. I’ve learned that making homemade
pudding doesn’t have to be as complicated as many recipes make it out to
be." 2) To me the pumpkin pudding tastes just like pumpkin pie {without a crust}. 3) This is the first homemade chocolate pudding that I've liked. 4) The pumpkin pudding is delicious along, the chocolate pudding is delicious alone, and they taste great together. {It was so delicious I didn't even bother making whipped cream.} 5) If you have a special diet, these recipes are gluten free, nut free, and vegetarian. Also, it's on plan for Trim Healthy Mama way of eating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tonight's treat combines pumpkin and cheesecake. Honestly, I remember the night twenty some years ago when my now dearest husband introduced me to cheesecake. I said something like this: "I can't believe I've never tried this before! This is so amazing... It's almost better than chocolate." And I stand by those statements to this day. I pretty much love anything cheesecake, but this time of year pumpkin and cheesecake are the perfect flavor combination.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Julieanne from <a href="http://www.joyinourjourney.com/" target="_blank">Joy In Our Journey</a> shares her struggle in finding pumpkin recipes without sugar and flour. {I share her pain in acknowledging that these two ingredients are "no-no's" for me as well.} But I have to say that the</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.joyinourjourney.com/whats-new-blog/no-sugar-low-carb-pumpkin-pie-cheesecake" target="_blank">PumpkinPie Cheesecake</a></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"></span> {THM S} that she shared from </span><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">JoAnna Schrock is truly so decadent that it will not last long at all in my house... So I tasted and took a picture right away. It's so hard to wait for these type of desserts too cool! {Honestly, I'm going back for a second piece as soon as I post this!}</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">So I'm going to directly challenge you today, before Fall is over {yes, our 1st snow may be here in a few days!} please </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; 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You never know what you may be missing ;)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">What are your favorite Fall flavors?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do you have a special pumpkin recipe you make annually?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do you have a new pumpkin recipe that you can't live without now?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Will you</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> please share</span> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">an old and/or new pumpkin recipe here? </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-62940522785302378182014-10-30T18:56:00.000-05:002014-11-08T19:24:45.622-06:00Baking Fall Treats: Healthier Apple Desserts<span style="font-size: large;">Last Fall, I came home with <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2013/09/bushels-of-apples.html" target="_blank">bushels of apples</a>. I was thrilled to explore making</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> all things apples</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span>: Apple Crisp, French Apple Squares, Caramel Apples, Apple Cake, Applesauce, Apple Butter, & Apple Pie with my first ever homemade crust. This Fall, I decided to attempt another first: adapting a recipe for Trim Healthy Mama eating. I don't know why I thought it would be so hard to adjust fat and substitute for sugar, because it was much easier than I had anticipated! You don't have to be eating the THM way though to enjoy the following</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> "healthified"</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span> apple recipes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A big thank you to my family, my friend Donna, and the ladies at Zumba for being my taste testers! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a delicious dessert that speaks</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Fall flavor</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span> to me. I've been eating healthier lately though. See, unfortunately, my tummy has not been fond of flour. Also, my energy drops dramatically after I have too much sugar. So, remembering my sister's favorite apple crisp topping and the delicious apple crisp our neighbors used to make, I thought I'd be adventurous and create my own hybrid recipe using oats and oat flour (with no white flour), a little less fat, and a sugar substitute. My body had no negative reactions to this new version of apple crisp, and my taste buds could not tell the difference. Success! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is my <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Healthified Apple Crisp</span> recipe:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 3-4 medium apples, peeled and sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 2 Tbsp. baking Truvia (or sugar substitute equal to 1/4 c. sugar)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 1/2 - 1 tsp. cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Mix above three ingredients well and place in lightly greased 8 inch square pan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 3/4 c. oats (grind down a bit in the blender)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 3 Tbsp. butter or coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 1/4 c. baking Truvia (or sugar substitute equal to 1/2 c. sugar)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Combine above three ingredients to make topping and sprinkle over apples.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Bake at 375F for 37 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Note: This recipe is Trim Healthy Mama E if divided into 9 servings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also played around with the <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2013/09/bushels-of-apples.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Apple Cake</span></a> recipe. Here is my new "healthified" version:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 4 medium apples, peeled and sliced small</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> + sauce:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 1/4 c. baking Truvia (or sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 c. sugar)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 1/4 c. water</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 1/2 tsp. <a href="http://www.nowfoods.com/Glucomannan-100-percent-Pure-Powder-8oz.htm" target="_blank">Glucomannan </a>(if non-THM, you can use 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch or 1 Tbsp. flour)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Place apples with sauce in a lightly greased 8x8 inch pan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> + topping:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 3/4 c. oat flour (make your own by placing 3/4 c. oats in the blender)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 1/4 c. oats</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 6 Tbsp. brown sugar (I made my own <a href="http://www.gwens-nest.com/sugar-free-brown-sugar-recipe/" target="_blank">sugar-free brown sugar</a>)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 5 Tbsp. butter, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Sprinkle topping on apples & bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 325F.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Notes: This version is half the original recipe, which is why you use an 8 inch square instead of a full-size cake pan. This recipe is Trim Healthy Mama E if divided into 12 servings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Note to self: Take pictures of desserts sooner... They go fast! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My oldest son loved the apple cake, and he immediately begged me to make more. I don't think it's truly a cake though, more like a variation on apple crisp. Either way, I was delighted to have created two</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> healthier versions of
favorite recipes</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span>.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">What are your favorite apple desserts?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have you been intimidated to change up recipes?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Do you have a "healthified" recipe to share?</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-52209660180984394592014-10-19T22:35:00.006-05:002014-11-09T11:00:08.287-06:00Living Room: How We Live (version 4)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">We moved to the Cape Cod the very last days of March 2013. That first week brought my husband's first days of work, Easter, my oldest son's first days at a new school, starting a new Cub Scouts Pack and racing in the Pinewood Derby, soccer practice, my youngest son's 4th birthday party, and lots of unpacking. Of course, we did our best to settle the boys into their bedrooms, their new environments, and our new routines. That said, it's not surprising that I didn't totally finish unpacking and decorating the first room until mid-April.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last eighteen months have been a process of</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> learning how we live</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">
in our living room. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know my husband hopes this will be the final version. </span>Following I'll share updated pictures of version four. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Right after we moved, I wrote about how I'd never decorated such a vanilla space. We had vanilla walls, ceiling, carpet, and curtains in the living room. See<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/04/living-room-pops-of-color-version-1.html" target="_blank">Pops of Color</a> </span>for pictures of our living room right after we settled in. Also, I wrote about the</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"> <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/10/ch-ch-ch-changes.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">ch-ch-ch-changes</span></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span> in our living room and kitchen over the last eighteen months. There you can read about my rearranging and repurposing so that we can</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> love the home we have</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some changes </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">specific to our family </span>include:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Being gifted piano {an amazing blessing for our oldest who loves to play} </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Deciding to move the television to the basement family room {since we mostly use it for family movie night and Saturday morning cartoons}</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Moving the two green recliners to the basement {since movies need comfy seating & also the love seat downstairs fits two and there are four of us}</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Finding
the best place to put my desk {no having a computer in front of a
window does not work, the other wall had glare as well, & I didn't
like having both the wood piano and wood desk on the same wall} </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some changes we made that</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> you might consider </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">include: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Getting
two smaller chairs {love the blue and having some pattern &
they take up both less floor space and less visual space in front of the
window}</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Moving in shelving from another room {adding storage, height, and more white to balance the browns}</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Incorporating more texture {yes more patterns all around & we're hiding seasonal learning activities, a ton of Matchbox cars, and many of our puzzles in all the cute bookcase boxes}</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Adding lamps {more lighting and in more functional places}</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Making sure there are hard surfaces by seating {tables on both sides of the sofa and a tray on the ottoman as well as a table between the blue chairs}</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Hanging a picture shelf {yes you can change up frames all the time and you won't have to worry about nail holes in your wall}</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Following are current pictures of our living room. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Version four is the result of changes to make the living room fit a different style and <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">function</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span>
how we really live.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While I know my husband would like me to be done rearranging and redecorating, I do still have a few incomplete living room projects. Since I'm no longer using black accents, I plan on painting the black table in front of the window white. Also, I want to update our family photos above the couch and need to hang something above my desk. I don't think that's too much... right?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the end, I don't think a house is ever really done. But we are down to the details in the living room. In the end, I think a house is ever changing in little ways in response to living life. But I do think our space reflects our style and needs in form and functio</span><span style="font-size: large;">n.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">How do you live in your living room?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Why do you change up your living room?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Do you have other changes for better form and function that you can share? </span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-61208114215303009972014-10-19T15:48:00.004-05:002014-10-20T13:21:16.257-05:00Ch-ch-ch-changes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">No reflection or big revelations today. I'm just changing it up here by rearranging... again. Well, I will self-disclose this one nugget: My husband thinks I have a strange fascination with changing up the furniture and decor. Honestly, I think I may. Aside from little changes in the boys' bedrooms, I've had one room in one house that I was able to rearrange one of two ways... until now! Honestly, this past year and a half I have really enjoyed rearranging and changing up our home, especially our living room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">{Check out the <a href="http://arrangearoom.bhg.com/arrangearoom/" target="_blank">Arrange-a-Room</a> program at <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/" target="_blank">Better Homes and Gardens</a> if you love playing with floor plans too. That's how I created the four versions of our living room at left.}</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, one more bit of self-revelation: Time has changed me. It doesn't take great effort to change things around a bit. In the past I wanted to spend money to update and change our home. However, now I find it a fun challenge to use what he have around the house, borrowing from another room to rearrange and decorate around our home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After living in a Bungalow, a Four-Square, and a Cape Cod, I have learned a great lesson:<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> Love the home you have</span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">{You really should check out Melissa at her blog <a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/" target="_blank">The Inspired Room</a> or as guest blogger at <a href="http://www.bhg.com/blogs/better-homes-and-gardens-style-blog/2014/10/03/love-the-home-you-have-5-projects-from-the-inspired-room/" target="_blank">Better Homes and Gardens</a> for some decorating inspiration. She coined the phrase "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736963073/ref=cm_sw_su_dp" target="_blank">Love The Home You Have</a>" and has a new book out with that title.}</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have invested some money but mostly time into our home, always with consideration of both<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> form and function</span>. Also, we want to determine what is right for our family and the</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> character </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">of our house. </span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The bathroom is a good example of this. We took six months to consider a variety of ways to add a shower to our one full bathroom that only had a bathtub {great for our boys, but mama likes a shower}. We finally figured out the best way for us to make the small room more practical and to update the decor within our budget and abilities {as we did it all ourselves}. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, when we buy furniture, we try to buy pieces that serve many functions and that would fit in multiple rooms. This is wise financially and also beneficial when you like to rearrange. One blank wall in our kitchen, between the stove and a doorway, is a good example of an area that took some time to</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> find it's purpose</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span>. It took a few tries to find the right piece to fit both form and function.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The story goes: I wanted a hoosier cabinet for the longest time. When I found one that needed some love and I only had to part with $15, I jumped at the chance to have my own. Unfortunately though I soon realized that it was too old for the style of this house, too deep for that space in the kitchen, and too big a cupboard to function well {as everything was dumped inside the big door or drawers... never to be seen again}. Fortunately, I only put a good hour or so into cleaning and painting the piece and was able to sell it at a profit. We borrowed the teal cupboard from the living room to have a place for the cookbooks and bulletin board items, but soon realized that it was just too small for the empty wall space. So, we've moved a different cupboard from the living room into the kitchen. Third time is the charm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> the way you use a room
evolves</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">. Our <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/10/living-room-how-we-live-version-4.html" target="_blank">living room</a> has been a good example of this. First, we were blessed to be given a piano. Then, we decided to move the television from the living room to the family room. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Also, I had already been looking for some period-appropriate {Mid-Century Modern} chairs for the basement family room, because we could only seat two adults. In the end though, we decided the living room recliners would match and be most comfortable in the family room and that the living room could use smaller chairs. So, we sold items we were no longer using {like area rugs from the last house and miscellaneous tables} to save the money for two new chairs. </span>It took eighteen months, but we changed the living room to</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> fit how we live</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> in it. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Do you play with floor plans, move the actual furniture, or just put everything in a room and leave it?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">How do you love the home you have? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">How have you changed your home better to fit how you live? </span></li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-80755550830398480072014-10-18T13:57:00.000-05:002014-11-04T14:31:18.874-06:00Cutting Through Clutter: Organizing Recipes<span style="font-size: large;">While I'm less than thrilled about packing sack
lunches again, I have been excited about trying new recipes lately {both from <a href="http://pinterest.com/hmask" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>and from pages torn out of magazines and thrown in a
drawer}. Often I've found it difficult to</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> find a specific recipe</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span> when I need it though.</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">
So I thought I'd share with you how I organized all the recipes I want
to try and the recipes we've come to love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From
disorganized chaos, where I can't find anything, to a place for
everything! Yes, that photo on the left is from last Christmas. No,
that is not a long time ago and it's not really </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">a big pile,</span> considering that those recipes are the last quarter of a stack that
I've been going through over the last two years. Note to self: Stop
tearing recipes out of magazines... We have enough! So, from a high
cupboard stuffed full of cookbooks and a drawer filled up with recipes
came the inspiration to use a new, easily accessible cupboard to store
all of our favorite recipes. Yes, all the printed recipes and magazine
sheets fit nicely into the two binders on the left of the bottom shelf.
There is something to be said about being able to find what you need
when you need it! I think that's typically my motivation behind
organizing:<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> make it work well & look
good</span>. </span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">But what you can't see, without a little online digging, are all the recipes stored on my <a href="http://pinterest.com/hmask" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>boards. It just started with <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hmask/recipes-treats-tips/" target="_blank">Recipes: Treats & Tips</a>. Next I added <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hmask/recipes-trim-healthy-mama/" target="_blank">Recipes: Trim Healthy Mama</a>.
Then I realized that I had a lot of recipes posted that I wasn't using,
because I'd never tried them! Also, I realized that when I'd want to make a delicious
recipe again I couldn't find it amidst all the other posts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My new solution is this: </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1)</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Pin</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span> new recipes. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2)</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Try</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span> new recipes. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Simple enough! But</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> then</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span>... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3)</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Move</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span> the recipes I like to a new board. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> (Thus allowing me to quickly find favorites and to share these recipes easily with others.)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4) Also, I print the recipes </span><span style="font-size: large;">and put them in the appropriate recipe binder in our kitchen cupboard.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> (This allows me to write changes and notes down. Also, I do prefer to cook from a </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> cookbook/paper copy instead of off my tablet.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All of my new favorite recipes are now located at: </span><br />
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hmask/recipes-thm-desserts-snacks/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Recipes: THM Desserts & Snack</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hmask/recipes-thm-s-meals/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Recipes: THM S Meals</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hmask/recipes-thm-e-meals/" target="_blank">Recipes: THM E Meals</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">These recipes {and other helpful conversion and substitution charts} are printed and filed away in my THM binder:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">click <a href="http://www.measuringflower.com/2013/10/trim-healthy-mama-notebook/" target="_blank">here</a> for the free printable cover from <a href="http://www.measuringflower.com/" target="_blank">Measuring Flower</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have to admit I still have a big oak box full of baking recipe cards. The rest of our family favorites & treats are stored in this recipe book:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These binders and all our cookbooks are now</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> easily accessible</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span> in the new cupboard {well <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/10/ch-ch-ch-changes.html" target="_blank">new to the kitchen</a>}, and I think it looks nice and functions well. Win, win!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Where do you find new recipes to try?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">What's your favorite system for finding, trying, and keeping new recipes?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Do you organize old family favorites differently than newly found recipes?</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-58421647778992715562014-10-11T23:08:00.003-05:002014-10-12T18:02:27.734-05:00Rushing, Rushing<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just read the first chapter of a new book by <a href="http://lysaterkeurst.com/">Lysa TerKeurst</a>. One sentence, consisting of only four words, grabbed my attention right away… “<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";">Admission instead of omission.</span>” Yes, many of us say we strive for authenticity, but honestly we are often less than truthful with both others and ourselves. So, I’m going to be honest. It often takes longer than I’d like to admit before I get around to tasks I myself believe to be a priority... I get busy with less important tasks. I get distracted. I get worn out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That is why I subscribed to <a href="http://thebestyes.com/challenges" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";">Unrush Me: A 5 Day Challenge</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">. This morning I received
Day 5... Did I mention that it’s a five
day series? Tonight, I’m finally reading
{Unrush Me} Day 1 – </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";">The Rhythm of Rush</span>. Better late than never… right? Well, I am so glad I made time tonight to read
that first email. Lysa speaks<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"> truth</span> - truth of experiences I can identify with and truths that I need to remember
when I have set our life to the rhythm of rush.</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I found myself rushing my husband in conversation. Rushing my kids out the door. Rushing to the next thing and then the next. Rushing to make dinner and then rushing my people through dinner.</span></span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Exhaustion gnawed deep places in my heart, demanding me to slow down. But how?
I’ve made my decisions and now my decisions have made me.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you ever feel like life's no fun because you are<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"> rushing, rushing</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"></span>? Do you ever feel like your decisions have made you or your day or your week? Do you ever feel like you're in hurry but you don't know why? Okay, now I'm singing an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdAmiDC0GUQ" target="_blank">Alabama song</a> ... “I’m
in a hurry to get things done. Oh I rush
and rush until life’s no fun. All I
really gotta do is live and die. But I’m
in a hurry and don’t know why.” But, seriously, I don't want to look back and realize I didn't<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"> live my life with purpose</span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is when we
look to the Lord’s leading that we get true perspective. You can read more of Lysa's reflection
too. <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";">Unrush Me</span> is both on <a href="http://lysaterkeurst.com/2014/07/unrush-me/" target="_blank">Lysa's website</a> and at <a href="http://www.incourage.me/2014/07/unrush-me.html" target="_blank">(in)courage</a>. The main point I love is that Lysa reminds us to <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";">look to the life of Jesus</span>: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Jesus never rushed. He set His life to the rhythm of <i><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-style: normal;">connection</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"> </span></i>
and<i><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-style: normal;"> compassion</span></i>. With great intentionality
Jesus stayed unrushed.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, this is
what I want too… intentionality that results in an inner calm, compassion, and
connection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I mentioned
earlier, I also started reading Lysa TerKeurst's new book <i><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"><a href="http://www.thebestyes.com/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">The Best Yes: Making Wise
Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands</span></i></a></span></i>. I like how Lysa reminds us not
to confuse the command to love with the disease to please. Again, if we look to Jesus, we can aim to live and love like Him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It isn’t about being
busy or not. It’s about what we are
doing and why. It’s about what we
perceive as external <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";">expectations</span> and our own internal
expectations. I wonder sometimes if we
are busy because we think we should be.
I wonder sometimes if we are busy because we are avoiding something
else. My admission tonight is that I
find myself trying to have control… Yes “trying” is the critical word. I believe the irony is that while we try and
control our choices and we chase freedom and opportunity, we are actually
choosing personal priorities, busyness, and stress over true freedom, our true
calling, and God’s opportunities. If we
can filter these expectations and our emotions, then we can listen better to
God’s calling and be more aware of our true <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";">purpose</span>. I am realizing something great happens when
you let go. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">What areas in
your life could benefit from admission instead of omission?</span><span style="font-size: large;">
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<li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">If you have
started reading Lysa’s book "The Best Yes," what are your thoughts?</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">What has happened when you have let go of expectations and made time to connect?<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thebettermom.com/2013/04/19/why-we-all-might-need-to-slow-down/" target="_blank">Slow Down</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thebettermom.com/2014/08/28/slowing-rhythm-rush/" target="_blank">Slowing the Rhythm of My Rush</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://proverbs31.org/devotions/devo/overriding-your-to-do-list/" target="_blank">Overriding Your To-Do List</a></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-38325106140754982562014-09-28T23:06:00.001-05:002014-10-19T22:39:35.364-05:00Fall Decorating<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L2blAOh2IZ4/VCjkGTTAuQI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/MHYVTyjF2XQ/s1600/fall%2Bdecorating.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/09/fall-decorating.html" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L2blAOh2IZ4/VCjkGTTAuQI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/MHYVTyjF2XQ/s1600/fall%2Bdecorating.jpg" height="640" title="Fall Decorating" width="320" /></a><br />
For our family, this time of year is about<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/09/fall-traditions.html" target="_blank">Fall traditions</a></span>. My boys happily help choose gourds and pumpkins to decorate our home inside and out. While I do enjoy<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/p/decor-diy.html" target="_blank">decorating </a></span>our home, the task is mostly about<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> welcoming Fall</span>. I'm aware this year of not taking too much time and energy on the task of decor, because I'm much more excited about<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> baking fall treats</span>, updating photographs of our family, and<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> making memories </span>with my boys whether on a hike, in a pile of leaves, or around a warm fire on a cool night.<br />
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I have to admit, however, that I was touched when a friend recently wrote: "<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411047754136=26a08f4e05134a67443.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null">I'm decorating for fall and thinking of you and your cute house! Hope you are enjoying your fall." </span></span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411047754136=26a08f4e05134a67443.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null"><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411047754136=26a08f4e05134a67443.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null">Honestly, I</span></span> was especially grateful because she has an amazing talent for decorating and hospitality! </span></span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411047754136=26a08f4e05134a67443.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null"><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411047754136=26a08f4e05134a67443.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null">I was honest when I responded with the following: "</span></span></span></span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411498683361=268adffaabb1812ff65.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null">I did a little decorating before my party... meaning Al was
looking for something in the fall box and the boys dumped it and put a
few things out around the living room.
I'm doing some deep cleaning this week, and then I think I'll do some
decorating this weekend after we go to the Gays Mills apple festival." Well, we are back from the festivities with</span></span><span class="null"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> apples</span></span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411498683361=268adffaabb1812ff65.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null">,</span></span><span class="null"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> gourds</span></span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411498683361=268adffaabb1812ff65.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null">, and small</span></span><span class="null"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> pumpkins</span></span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411498683361=268adffaabb1812ff65.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null">. The photos at left are what we have done so far to welcome Fall to our home.</span></span><br />
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I love decorating with the<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> beauty and bounty </span>that God has provided. It really reminds us to enjoy this time of Fall colors and harvest.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit: <a href="http://www.yellowblissroad.com/my-fall-mantle-and-fall-scripture-2/" target="_blank">Yellow Bliss Road</a></td></tr>
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I put this Fall print in the living room to remind us of the harvest, giving thanks, and<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> all things Fall</span>. It seems I find subway art quite appealing, no matter the season, which you may notice if you check out my boards on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hmask/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. I will be revisiting my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hmask/decorating-fall/" target="_blank">Fall Decorating</a> board soon for inspiration to finish some Fall decorating projects in our home.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Author unknown. Inspiration from <a href="http://colorfulcravings.blogspot.com/2010/04/lust-of-mantle.html" target="_blank">Colorful Cravings</a>.</td></tr>
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I have had the "Dirty Dishes" poem in my kitchen for a while now. It reminds us daily to <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">be grateful</span>...<br />
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Thank Heaven for dirty dishes.<br />
They have a tale to tell.<br />
While other folks go hungry,<br />
We are eating very well.<br />
With home and health and happiness,<br />
We shouldn't want to fuss.<br />
By this stack of evidence,<br />
God is very good to us. <br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411047754136=26a08f4e05134a67443.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null">Today's message at church reminded me to watch for pride and check my priorities. So, today I'm focusing on the</span></span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> joy</span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411047754136=26a08f4e05134a67443.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null"> of making our home comfortable while being sure my</span></span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> heart is full</span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".it.$mid=11411047754136=26a08f4e05134a67443.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null"> of gratitude. I think that's another reason I enjoy the season of Fall so much... gratitude for our homes and neighbors, appreciation of the bounty of harvest, and thanksgiving for time with friends and family.</span></span> <br />
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Now that we have<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> completed the transition </span>from Summer to school, our time has more of a<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> relaxed rhythm</span>. Fall for us is truly a time of<a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/p/food-fun.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> food and fun with family</span></a> from now until we celebrate the holidays.<br />
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<li>Which season is your favorite?</li>
<li> How do you change your home's decor in Fall?</li>
<li>What fills your heart with gratitude?</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-23597555866722122222014-09-27T19:36:00.000-05:002014-10-19T16:13:08.788-05:00Fall Traditions<span style="font-size: large;">There are so many things that<b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">I </span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">love</span>
about<b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">Fall</span>
! The crisp, cool air means I can keep out my capris and sandals, but I also get to bring out the sweaters and hoodies. Of course, it's the perfect time of year for a backyard fire. The air smells of cookouts and campfires and of crisp leaves under foot. And the house smells of apples and cinnamon.</span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love baking every month of the year, but there is something about buying apples and picking pumpkins that makes me a little more ambitious. In October I look forward to sharing some new<b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">pumpkin recipes</span><b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b>with you. While I'm not freezing <a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2013/09/bushels-of-apples.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">bushels of apples</span></a> like last year, we have already been filling our freezer with bags of apples. I'm also excited to share a variation of my traditional<b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">apple crisp</span><b> </b>that's healthier but still sooo delicious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There would be no apple desserts without the apples though. Last year we started a<b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">new tradition</span><b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b>of visiting Wisconsin apple orchards. We were joined this year and last by a number of family members from the Midwest. The drive this morning was especially beautiful as the fog burned off while we drove through the hills.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kids love tasting and buying apples, but the main talk of the morning is always of the delicious apple donuts from Gays Mills' Sunrise Orchards. After snacking on a few, we were off to the sunflower corn maze at Kickapoo Orchard. It's so wonderful to see the children's delight in a few<b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">simple pleasures</span>.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">credit: Thanks to Holly Friedman for capturing the pure joy of the apple cider donut!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year we got an early start on freezing apples, because of the generosity of my parents' neighbor. My oldest was thrilled to have the opportunity to climb their apple trees and to help his grandpa fill a wheelbarrow full of fresh Iowa apples. My parents sent two bags home with us, and I got straight to baking an apple dessert!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When the kids were younger, we used to visit a<b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">pumpkin patch</span><b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b>in Iowa. It was a wonderful tradition, but we stopped going as they got older. Last year, there was a perfect little patch to pick your own pumpkins by the apple orchard. Unfortunately, this year it was no longer there. We did find a lot of pumpkins that had already been picked and some beautiful fall foliage for photographs... one of my favorite activities. But, there is one more item remaining on the checklist: find a new place for the boys to find the largest, most perfect pumpkin to carve this October. The boys did help me pick out a variety of gourds and small pumpkins to<b><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><a href="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/09/fall-decorating.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">decorate </span></a>in the house and outside. We look forward to doing that tomorrow.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">What are your favorite Fall traditions?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Do you bake more this time of year? </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">What are your favorite Fall sights, sounds, and smells?</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Related Reading:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thebettermom.com/2014/10/18/5-reasons-create-traditions-family/" target="_blank">Reasons to Create Family Traditions</a></td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-12493647905456195042014-09-05T09:36:00.000-05:002014-10-12T17:42:15.550-05:00Never Enough Time<span style="font-size: large;">I will openly admit that I was more emotional than I thought I'd be about my youngest starting Kindergarten. How is it that it's<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> already time </span>for my baby boy to be in school all day? Mid-August I started seeing posts and pictures of friends' children smiling brightly and heading off to school. That's when the emotions started to set in. That's when I publicly admitted how I was feeling. That's when a handful of friends and family admitted that they too were in the same situation and feeling the same emotions. What a pleasant surprise! Thankfully, this was not the first time that I was honest and found out that I was not alone.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jChOG2eoPTw/VA3UPt1qhuI/AAAAAAAAAOM/17E-NxV9uos/s1600/heading%2Bhome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/09/never-enough-time.html#more" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jChOG2eoPTw/VA3UPt1qhuI/AAAAAAAAAOM/17E-NxV9uos/s1600/heading%2Bhome.jpg" height="312" title="Never enough time... Changing perspective and choosing priorities." width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">I will also admit that I had big plans for what I would do with<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> all</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">the time </span>I would now have. </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, there would be time for routine cleaning, errands, and obligations like planning for our upcoming Scouts den meetings. <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">But </span>there would also be time for projects! Yes, time for all the projects I have started but have yet to complete... the boys' school scrapbooks for last year (that I was supposed to finish over the summer), the four years I'm behind in our family photo albums, all the blog ideas I've been wanting to write about, organizing the basement storage room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, my boys headed off to school smiling brightly on Tuesday, and I've had<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> no
time </span>for all the projects. For the first time since having children, I had entire days alone... days! Yes, it was nice to keep busy. But, sadly, no fun projects. And, let's be honest, I didn't even get all the to do lists done. But, but, but... How can all the must do errands consume the entire day?! Let's be honest, I don't think I'm alone in wondering "<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">Where does time go</span>?"</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hJRur5B_3xQ/VA3IHUMUGYI/AAAAAAAAANo/AXANTZ2688E/s1600/LIFE%2BNishan%2BPanwar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/09/never-enough-time.html#more" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hJRur5B_3xQ/VA3IHUMUGYI/AAAAAAAAANo/AXANTZ2688E/s1600/LIFE%2BNishan%2BPanwar.jpg" height="355" title="Never enough time... Life is how you live it!" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I decided to change my<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> perspective</span>. Now I don't have to take time away from my family to get the routine tasks done. My husband didn't have to take off work to get the car fixed, and I didn't have to take the kids to sit for two long hours while the mechanic diagnosed the problem. And, yes, I did finish the Scouts meeting planning for the whole year while I sat and waited. But, more important, I am so thankful that now we can spend time as a family... Time doing whatever we want.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The kids worked hard learning at school and helping at home. My husband has worked hard all week at work. I have worked hard too. So, this weekend, we can choose<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> time together </span>... play dates, pizza and movie night, pajama day, and celebrating my oldest son's birthday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow isn't promised! So, I want today to be<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> time well spent</span>. I don't want to miss making memories because I'm too focused on
organizing past pictures. But, I do want to balance time together with time for our own individual interests. It's okay to fill your own bucket so you can fill up others. I don't want my kids to remember a clean house but rather remember a loving home. But, we do need to eat and wash dishes. It's okay to ask for help. In the end, we all make choices. My time is what I make it. How I choose to use my time reveals my<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> priorities</span>. How I choose to do my priorities reveals my heart. </span> <br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I can<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> change </span>my perspective and<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> choose</span> my priorities... </span></h3>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;">This is how I can make the most of my time, whatever I choose to do with it.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They say you can't turn back time. I have to admit, I don't really want to. I'm proud of my Big Boy heading off to Kindergarten. I'm proud of my Little Mister who will be celebrating 8 years this weekend. I'm proud of almost 11 years of marriage and making a home with my husband. I just want to be the best that I can be... a child of God, wonderfully made individual with my own interests and talents, daughter and sister and auntie, loving wife and mother, friend. If I can take care of myself and make the most of my time, then I know others in my life will get the best that I can give.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have you recently had an empty house? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">What are your unfinished projects?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have you also wondered where time goes?</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Related reading...</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thebettermom.com/2013/06/28/40-ways-to-be-present-in-your-childs-day/" target="_blank">be present in your child's day</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://forthefamily.org/tool-toy-tangent-spend-time-wisely/" target="_blank">tool, toy, or tangent?</a></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-19181944163933990992014-09-03T21:56:00.000-05:002014-11-09T10:57:50.842-06:00Organizing Time: Weekly Meal Planning<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zv7MIwItorg/VFmmSKlewqI/AAAAAAAAAV8/Rdjc9Y_THg8/s1600/menu%2Bplanning%2Bsheets%2Bcollage%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/09/organizing-time-weekly-meal-planning.html" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zv7MIwItorg/VFmmSKlewqI/AAAAAAAAAV8/Rdjc9Y_THg8/s1600/menu%2Bplanning%2Bsheets%2Bcollage%2Bcopy.jpg" title="Organizing Time: Weekly Meal Planning" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credits: <a href="http://simplysimplestamping.com/cookie-sheet-menu-boards/" target="_blank">#1</a>, <a href="http://www.mommytracked.com/downloads" target="_blank">#2</a>, <a href="http://www.kamleylane.com/2011/06/cooking-challenge.html" target="_blank">#3</a>, <a href="http://rowdyinroom300.blogspot.com/2014/06/life-organized.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+RowdyInRoom300+%28Rowdy+in+Room+300%29" target="_blank">#4</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">This year I've been
doing weekly meal planning, and I'm writing today to tell you it's
well worth the effort!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, why bother with meal planning? It </span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">saves money </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">and it</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> saves time</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">. I'd say that is a win, win! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our family saves money because we plan meals based on what's in season and on sale. Also, planning ahead means we get all the food we need in one trip to the grocery store, instead of shopping multiple times a week. Well, sometimes I go to a few stores on my errand day, depending on who has</span><span style="font-size: large;"> the best deals. But, I have a list and stick to it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not only does it save time to be prepared when I'm out running errands, but it saves time each night to know what we are making for meals and to know we have all the necessary ingredients. I</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> don't miss</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"></span> the talks a half an hour before supper is supposed to be ready, when everyone is hungry, and we're trying to decide who wants to eat what only to find out we don't have what we need anyway!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everyone will have their own preference as too how much they want to
plan ahead. Simply do a <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>search for "weekly meal plan" </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">to find a wide variety of meal planning </span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";">methods,
menus, and free printables</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span> I have included some of my favorites at left. {Click the number below in the "Credits" caption to link to the website for each form.}</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, I couldn't just decide right away which form would fit our family...</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> It
was a process</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">. I have seen a variety of ideas similar to #1 and just love them. Talk about cute and practical! {Some of them even listed the recipe or ingredients on the back of each meal card.} But, I had to be honest about whether I would actually take the time to get this system all together... Not at this stage in our busy life. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Many people prefer a simple sheet with one column on the left for daily
supper ideas and one column on the right for a grocery list {see #2}. I did know that I wanted to plan for more than just supper, at least some days of the week. I liked the design of #3 {because it's pretty} and it serves the purpose just described, but I think you could also use it to list more than one meal for each day down the right column. In the end though, I figured that we would need something more like #4. I did use this format for a little while.</span> </span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">We don't always plan for breakfast, but I do like having space for lunches and snacks. It's especially handy to plan snacks when we have a lot going on after school. Also, we've found that lunch is the one meal where everyone can </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">personalize </span>what they eat according to their preference. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Also, I can plan to use up left overs for lunches and
know I have enough food for my husband to take to work, for myself, and
for our boys.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is what I recently learned: It seems there's more to keep track of with both boys
being in school this year. Of course, I didn't think about that until
about a week before school started. Well, I've organized the kids for
back to school. So, then I decided to reorganize our meal planning. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">See, I</span> wanted a place to keep track of if one or both boys was having hot lunch and what they wanted to eat on cold lunch days. Now t</span><span style="font-size: large;">he boys and I sit down once at the start of the month and look at the school lunch menu. They
each pick two hot lunch meals a week, and I write it on our weekly eat
sheet. Done! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, have you guessed which planning sheet we use yet? Yes, I decided to just</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> make
my own</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> weekly eat sheet for planning:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope this information was helpful. I'd love to hear from you about how you organize your time and plan for meals. </span><br />
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approaching, I knew it was about time to set up some sort of system to
let the boys know what chores I expect them to help with. At 5 years
and 7 1/2 years old, they are able to help out more around the house,
especially when they are home all day. Also, we have been discussing
starting to give our boys allowance. <br />
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All of this got me thinking about what would work best in our home. A great
excuse to look at <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>for inspiration! You can see some of my favorite ideas saved on my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hmask/parenting/" target="_blank"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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lists of developmentally appropriate chores for different ages,
commentaries on linking allowance to chores (or why you might choose not
to), and many creative ways to create chore charts. <br />
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The thing is that my husband and I don't want our children to think of
their helping around the house as "chores." More important, we want
them to understand that certain helpful behaviors are their<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"> responsibility</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span> as a member of our household. This mind set applies to
both jobs around the house and to routine responsibilities.
Here are a few examples of responsibilities that I expect my boys to
take care of without my asking: put your shoes away when you come
inside, flush the toilet, clear your dishes after you eat, throw your
dirty laundry down to the basement. So, we decided to extend the idea
of our morning routine and also establish summer afternoon and evening
routines where the children are reminded of their routine
responsibilities. Here are the cards:<br />
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So many ideas on Pinterest were very cute and definitely practical. In
the end, however, I decided I wanted the boys to be responsible for more
than just a half dozen of the same daily chores. Inspired by how
another mother used <a href="http://mycomputerismycanvas.blogspot.com/2010/09/mailbox-job-card-system.html" target="_blank">mailboxes</a>, I came up with our non-chore non-chart<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"> Household Helpers</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span> kit. {BTW: The boys helped me decide on the name.}<br />
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See that list on the left? I know it looks like a lot of household jobs.
Well, they each only get a total of six cards maximum each day. But, this way I
can change the jobs as needed. I wanted the boys to help with whatever
needed to be done on a particular day, instead of doing a set list of
daily chores. They have enjoyed having variety in what tasks they help
with around the house and learning to do new jobs. They actually begged
me to hurry up and finish the project and have asked to help choose
jobs!<br />
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So, here is a quick run down of how I made<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"> our kit</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span>:<br />
1) I purchased two
mailboxes at the craft store. 2) I made a name label (sticker) for each
boy, and I used an awl and brads to attached two old card catalog
drawer pulls (that I had stored away in the basement). 3) I printed a
ticket image and a chore on each card (using sheets of business cards
that I already had). 4) Then I laminated the cards (and printed a
master list of jobs) and stored them in our family binder. 5) Finally, I
created envelopes for each boy to "mail" them their allowance.<br />
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And, in case you were going to ask... We've been discussing how to handle allowance for some time. Each
family is different, but here is what we decided: Since my husband's
paycheck comes every two weeks, the children get allowance every other
week also. The total paid each month equals their age in years. (For
example, when a boy is 8 years old they receive $4 twice a month.)
Allowance is an opportunity to teach our children about wise money
management (saving, giving, spending) and is not linked to chores.
Because we are all part of this family, everyone in the house is
expected to help with jobs (or chores) in addition to their routine
responsibilities. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-84108667867254186382014-06-07T16:45:00.000-05:002014-10-19T16:56:56.242-05:00Morning Place MatsWhat parent wants to follow their children around reminding them to
take care of basics like getting dressed or to pick up after
themselves? What parent wants to nag about getting everything together
before school or getting their chores done? We're not perfect and yes
my children sometimes leave a trail of dirty clothes, leave a room a
disaster, or leave their lunch at home. But, I don't want that to be
our norm. I want to raise boys with awareness and responsibility.<br />
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children work best with<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"> routine</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span>, so I work with that. When my oldest
was in 1st grade and my youngest started
3-year-old preschool, we started setting out a place mat for each boy at
breakfast. Our oldest has always been an excellent reader, so his
place mat has
words. Our youngest has a picture schedule. The left column labeled
"To Do" is their morning routine. The right column is our version of
"Get Your Gear," which is a list of what they need to gather to be ready
for school. If they are not staying on task in the morning, I
simply say: "Check your chart. Are you all ready?"<br />
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place mats work for us for a variety of reasons: The boys like it. If
they are off task, I can ask a basic question and I do not have to
remind them about specific responsibilities all morning. They like
being responsible and independent. I, of course, like this too. Also,
they are motivated to get ready so they can fit in some free time (like
playing or reading) before school. Sometimes, when they don't need
reminders and have been very responsible, we even let them have a little
screen time before school. It's so nice not to have rushed, stressful
mornings!<br />
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This system has worked wonderfully unchanged
over the last 2 years. As the children got older, they've helped with
more "chores" throughout the day. In the morning and after school, the
boys have gotten used to looking for dishes or silverware to put away,
laundry to fold and put away, or another way to help out around the
house. The great thing is that jobs have gotten done with very few
reminders!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-11200335149156972462014-04-08T14:04:00.000-05:002014-11-09T14:40:02.462-06:00So Simple Dessert: Chocolate Soufflé<span style="font-size: large;">My favorite dessert that is oh so easy... Really!</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the directions for</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Little
Chocolate Soufflés</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> Lightly coat 6 (4 ounce) soufflé dishes (or custard cups) with nonstick spray </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> and dust with 2 Tbsp. sugar.<br />
Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350.<br />
Melt 2/3 c. dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">in the microwave</span>.<br />
Separate egg yolks from whites. Put 4 egg whites in large mixing bowl and </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 2 egg yolks in a small bowl (putting the other 2 yolks back in the refrigerator).<br />
Beat whites with mixer on high until soft peaks form. <br />
Gradually beat in 3 Tbsp. sugar until peaks are stiff.<br />
Stir melted chocolate into yolks until well blended.<br />
Stir about 1/2 c. beaten egg whites into chocolate and yolk mixture.<br />
Fold chocolate mixture into remaining whites until just blended.<br />
Bake 16-18 minutes until risen and tops start to look a little dry.<br />
Serve immediately. <br />
Note: If you don't have ramekins, you can use other small custard cups that are safe in the oven. I have used my <a href="http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/catalog/product.jsp?productId=9792&categoryCode=KW" target="_blank">Pampered Chef 1-Cup Prep Bowls</a> before.<br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In case you are interested... I looked up the<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"> definition</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT";"></span> of soufflé. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souffl%C3%A9" target="_blank">Wikipedia </a>says:<br />
</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">
"A <b>soufflé</b> (French: <span class="IPA" title="Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_French" title="Help:IPA for French">[su.fle]</a></span>) is a lightly baked cake made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites combined with various other ingredients and served as a savory main dish or sweetened</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">as a dessert. The word soufflé is the past participle of the French verb <i>souffler </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i>which means "to blow up" or more loosely "puff up"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">—an apt description of
what happens to this combination of custard and egg whites."</span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Also, I researched why some find soufflé so intimidating. Here is what <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-souffle.htm" target="_blank">wiseGeek</a> had to say: <br />"A soufflé can be either sweet or savory,
and often have an</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> undeserved
reputation </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">for their difficulty of preparation...</span> Achieving the “rise” of
the finished soufflé is</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> easily
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regulation have significantly decreased the difficulty of preparing a
soufflé. A
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The trick in keeping them well puffed is not to mix the other
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<![endif]--> to a
lovely, light soufflé. In my experience, here is what you need to
know:<br />
1) Bring your eggs to room temperature before starting. Also, allow
your chocolate to cool briefly after melted. This will ensure your egg
yolks don't cook when you add the melted chocolate.<br />
2) Separate your eggs properly. Egg whites won't beat well with any yolk in them.<br />
3) Use a good mixer. I love my stand mixer, but you can use a hand-held too.<br />
4) You need to know how to beat egg whites properly. If you don't wait
for soft peaks and then slowly add the sugar or if you ever over beat
the eggs, you will not get a good final result.<br />
5) </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Trust yourself because, once you've done it successfully one time,
it's really quite easy and you'll know what soft peaks and stiff peaks
should look like. Believe me, when done wrong, you will definitely know
what it looks like when egg whites are beaten too long.</span><br />
6) </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fold ingredients into the whipped egg whites immediately and be gentle. They mean it when they say "just until combined."</span>
7) Remember that it will puff well, when done right, but soufflé will also deflate once cut into. <br />
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<![endif]--> {S dessert}, I simply nix
dusting the ramekins with sugar and substitute Truvia for the sugar. { I know they say no baking blend, but I do use it: 1
Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Truvia baking blend = 3 Tbsp. sugar} Also, you will
want to decrease the baking time just slightly. If you decrease it by a
couple minutes, it will come out more like a cupcake consistency. If
you decrease it a little more, it will bake up more like a chocolate
lava cake. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used this
variation of the recipe i</span>n the picture of the baked soufflés above. <br />
<br />
I hope after reading this that you no longer find the thought of baking </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">soufflés intimidating. </span>Have fun and enjoy! </span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have you struggled with beating egg whites in the past?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever tried a recipe that you previously found too intimidating?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Do you have another </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">soufflé recipe that you can share? </span> </span></li>
</ul>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-52598178561634393352014-01-05T14:13:00.000-06:002014-10-19T16:14:18.607-05:00Mission Project Completion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-weIrk5YGzWQ/VDs-UKZAtsI/AAAAAAAAASI/yabmF23w9aw/s1600/FOCUS%2Bsimplicity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/09/new-year-projects.html" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-weIrk5YGzWQ/VDs-UKZAtsI/AAAAAAAAASI/yabmF23w9aw/s1600/FOCUS%2Bsimplicity.jpg" height="283" title="Project Completion: Focus" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
So, we've already established that I don't really set resolutions at the
start of each new year. I do, however, find myself thinking of
projects. Today's project has been tidying up <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hmask/" target="_blank">my Pinterest boards</a>...
Okay that may take more than one day! I don't know about you, but I
do tend to start one task and then get distracted by other only slightly
related tasks. I still have not found that school lunches template
that I wanted to print out... and I didn't like any of the other meal
planning sheets I found... but I did find a great daily and weekly task
chart to personalize.<br />
<br />
So, today I'm going to share a few resources that I hope will help me stay focused and get things done.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flylady.net/" target="_blank">Fly Lady</a> and many
others have checklists for household tasks, but I always thought
cleaning would get done when it needed to get done. Then I saw a simple
chart where you clean one area of the home each day. Finally, I read Ann Voskamp's reflection regarding <a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/2008/11/hummin-along-how-to-compose-new-habits/" target="_blank">"How to Compose New Habits."</a>
She suggests that "Every song needs a rhythm; every week needs a
routine. Tie certain tasks to a day or another activity." Then I
decided if I'm
going to do checklists, well I want all the checklists on one list. So,
here is what I found today to help me spend more time on task in
2014:<br />
<br />
<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q2cNI9o7xIY/UsiZSZ26oFI/AAAAAAAACNc/EJXWMMifB7I/s1600/personalized+chore+schedule.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/09/new-year-projects.html" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q2cNI9o7xIY/UsiZSZ26oFI/AAAAAAAACNc/EJXWMMifB7I/s640/personalized+chore+schedule.jpg" height="640" title="Project Completion: personalized schedule from Organizing Home Life" width="492" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">credit: <a href="http://www.organizinghomelife.com/archives/4420" target="_blank">Organizing Home Life</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Following I'll explain some items a bit and provide links
that have inspired me to prioritize and make better use of my time.<br />
<br />
Thanks to Ginny at Organizing Home Life for this <a href="http://www.organizinghomelife.com/archives/4420" target="_blank">schedule</a> to personalize.<a href="http://www.organizinghomelife.com/archives/4420" target="_blank"></a><br />
<br />
"Child Chores" is a reminder to work with our children on completing
their own chores throughout the day. They have their own routines, and I
think it's important that they not only pick up after themselves but
also learn to help with household tasks like dishes and laundry.<br />
<br />
Many have spoken of the benefits of unplugging and limiting time
online. I know I can lose track of time when online and then end up
rushing other important tasks. Also, I want my children to get my
undivided attention. I do have phone calls and other online tasks to
accomplish, so I've set a time once a day to do these tasks... okay,
once during the day and then I may get online again after the kids are
in bed. <br />
<br />
"<a href="http://www.childwisechat.com/2009/10/03/couch-time/" target="_blank">Couple Couch Time</a>"
is a concept we first discovered and started when our first-born
arrived. The Ezzos' books from the "Growing Kids God's Way" series
speak to the fact that a strong family has a strong marriage at the
foundation.<br />
<br />
"Supper and Scripture" is something we decided to do after I read Ann Voskamp's <a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/2011/06/one-habit-that-radically-changes-a-family/" target="_blank">"One Habit that Radically Changes a Family."</a>
The concept is simple "You never leave the table without chewing the
Real Bread... when we eat Scripture, we eat the only real food, <b>for Christ is Living Bread and eating He who sustains all things, sustains body and soul</b>. When we eat His Words, we eat of the eternal world." (<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deut8:3&version=NASB" target="_blank">Deuteronomy 8:3</a>)<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flylady.net/" target="_blank">Fly Lady</a> and many
others have touted the benefits of short bursts of cleaning. I have decided
to do a 10 minute tidy all through the house three times a day to keep on top of clutter and daily cleaning.<br />
<br />
Over the last few months, I've been trying to be better at making more
time for prayer and reading scripture. So, I was really excited when I
found the great <a href="http://www.dailydwelling.com/prayer-journal-printables" target="_blank">Prayer Journal printables</a> from Monica at Daily Dwelling.<br />
<br />
"Word In, Work Out, Work Plan" comes from Ann Voskamp's December 31, 2013 post: <a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/2013/12/a-grace-plan-a-doable-life-change-plan-for-a-new-year-a-new-you-with-printable/" target="_blank">"A Grace Plan: A Doable Life-Changing Plan for a New Year, A New You: With Printable."</a> I'm thinking "Grace... I need it. Plan... I like it. Printable... I love it." <br />
<br />
In the beginning, Ann Voskamp talks of habits and speaks of a piano instructor teaching
that "We are all going to botch it somedays. We all sometimes get the
notes wrong. <b>But the song only goes wrong when we keep thinking <i>back</i> to the <i>wrong</i> notes</b>... <b>When a piece starts to fall apart — fall <i>forward</i>. Fall forward into the next bar. Moving forward is what makes music.</b>" Then she shares her "25 Point Sanity Manifesto."<br />
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<br />
In her story, Ann Voskamp explains flame first, stepping on the snake
before breakfast, and staying in the pool (or on task). She speaks to
working on your wall before noon and stepping outside to listen.<br />
<br />
I've already tried some of her simple steps, things that I'd forgotten.
It really does make a difference when you sing, when your day and week
has a rhythm, and when you laugh.<br />
<br />
Other reminders include: unplug to plug into your purpose, watch your
nos and your yeses will take care of themselves, envision the end goal.<br />
<br />
Other life-changing concepts and practices: breathe, pray, count your
gifts, celebrate, have a daily stillness appointment, rest, remember who
you are in Christ. <br />
<br />
But, most profound of all, she reminds us to really enjoy each day and to remember <a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/2012/03/the-1-reason-why-you-have-to-slow-down/" target="_blank">"Go slow. Life zone. Life isn't an emergency: It's a gift."</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-57609795371492066502014-01-05T14:02:00.000-06:002014-11-08T15:44:42.351-06:00New Year: Healthy Choices in 2014<span style="font-size: large;">Fact: I'm not one to make New Year resolutions. But... I have been
missing Zumba, and I do want to find ways to be more active (especially
now that it's sooo cold outside). And... I do want to eat healthier
foods, and I need to have more energy. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Thing is, I've struggled to figure out what is actually "healthier" to
eat. As is usually the case for me, a lot of different influences have
come together to change my life for the better. The end result is that
I'm starting to eat and feel better, and I have so much more energy! </span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xICc7chGbV0/VDtG-qD0SlI/AAAAAAAAASY/FQgqCvnbu1I/s1600/BALANCE%2Bcreat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2014/01/new-year-healthy-choices.html" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xICc7chGbV0/VDtG-qD0SlI/AAAAAAAAASY/FQgqCvnbu1I/s1600/BALANCE%2Bcreat.jpg" height="284" title="Healthy Choices: Balance" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">The key concept I keep coming back to again and again is <b>BALANCE</b>.</span><br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">First though, I want to address having a healthy body image. I recently read <a href="http://weseekjoy.blogspot.com/2013_12_01_archive.html" target="_blank">"Babies Ruin Bodies"</a>
and was inspired by her perspective. N'tima ends with "<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">My body is only a vessel for
my spirit.</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> An incredible vessel.</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">It is strong, well, abled, and undefeated.</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">My body is full of
life.</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> My
body is powerful.</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;"> My body made me a mother.</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">If anything, I was ruined by the world before I knew her
(daughter) & she made me whole again.</span>" Also, I recently
saw this great interview of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg3tdqWSi6k" target="_blank">Robyn Lawley on The Ellen DeGeneres Show</a>.
Robyn is considered a plus size model, even though I believe that her
size is typical of the average size for women. She emphasizes not
nit-picking the little things but accepting "our natural size." Robyn
says she wishes more people would say "I love my body" because of the
positive impact it can have on your life. She also states that "<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; line-height: 115%;">Food is not the problem, it's
society.</span>"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">You have to determine what is healthy for you and your own body. Do you
have a healthy mindset about your body? Do you have a healthy mindset
about food? Again, I come back to balance. A balanced mind. We have
to feed our mind and spirit, and our body. Food is good, with <b>balance</b>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a little background regarding my health: After a miscarriage in
2008 and a beautiful baby boy in 2009, I had a hard time finding the
time to get back to my pre-baby weight. I tried to make little changes
here and there, but, in February of 2012, I was diagnosed with
Fibromyalgia. Right away I started a prescription drug, but I stopped
after a month because I didn't find the relief beneficial in light of
all the side effects. I continued care with a great PCP, went a little
more often to an amazing chiro, and explored supplements and diet
changes. With the help of the most amazing Physical Therapist I've ever
met, I was almost pain and fatigue free within the next 12 months.
Through lots of reading and personal experience, I've figured out my
main symptoms and triggers, and I've been doing great. Spring 2013 we
moved out of state, and I only had minor stress-induced set backs.
Suddenly though, in the Fall of 2013, I started having episodes of
extreme fatigue without noticing any triggers. I'm familiar with having
to ration my energy output (see <a href="http://fibroaction.org/Articles/The-Spoon-Theory.aspx" target="_blank">The Spoon Theory</a> if you'd like more info), but I'm not exaggerating when I say the fatigue was extreme.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Also, during this time, our family had tried to move from a "meat and
potatoes" diet to eating more fruits and veggies alongside whole
grains. We've been excited to start "clean eating"... but these changes
haven't helped me to lose any weight.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't it frustrating when you think you are doing your best to take steps forward, but you don't see any results?!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Breakthrough: <b>Balance</b>! We didn't just need "good" food... We needed a
good variety, good combinations, and good balance in our food. We
needed to stop centering every snack and meal around carbohydrates. We
may have been eating more veggies, but they were starchy veggies like
potatoes and corn. We may have been eating more whole grains, but these
cereals, crackers, breads, and pastas were in each and every snack and
meal. And yes, I may have decreased treats, but sugar was still
consumed daily whether in treats or hidden in other foods. I started to
make the connection that my energy would dramatically drop about 3
hours after a carb-filled meal or sugary snack. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Around this time I had started reading a book that a friend had mentioned. In <a href="http://www.trimhealthymama.com/" target="_blank">"Trim Healthy Mama"</a>
two sisters (about my age) talk about their experience with food fads
and how they had a breakthrough. The book explains my two main problems
very clearly:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Problem 1: Too many carbs lead to an insulin spike. Why is that a
problem? What goes up must come down, and I was either too high and
then too low or way too high and then way too low. That would explain
my lack of energy and times of extreme fatigue.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Problem 2: You need to avoid the fat and carb collision in a snack or
meal. Why is that combination a problem? I had way too much glucose,
which my body couldn't burn through, and then the excess was being
stored in addition to the fat that was also being stored.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">This book is a self-described "common sense guide to satisfy your
cravings and energize your life." I'm still not finished reading it and
have just started trying some of the recipes, but already I have seen a
major improvement in my energy just by having only one fuel source...
either fat OR carbs. What did I do different? <b>Balance</b>!
</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-5052963464352093112013-09-09T11:41:00.000-05:002014-11-09T11:00:45.667-06:00Baking Fall Treats: Bushels of Apples<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X1WJINF2m3E/UlXweTlpzrI/AAAAAAAAB_A/MG9dtwbyMv8/s1600/IMG_9212.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2013/09/bushels-of-apples.html" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X1WJINF2m3E/UlXweTlpzrI/AAAAAAAAB_A/MG9dtwbyMv8/s320/IMG_9212.JPG" height="240" title="Bushels of Apples: baking with apples" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
What's the best way to<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> celebrate </span>the start of Fall? Well, until this
year I may have answered differently, but now I must say it's with<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> all things apples</span>!<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">Why so much excitement about apples? Well, las</span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">t year Iowa did</span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">n't have m</span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">any, b</span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">ut this year my parents' n</span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">eighbor</span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">'s trees were very</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> bountiful</span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">! And this weekend starts </span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">all the apple fun</span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">, because my mom was awesome </span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">enough to brin</span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">g us up a </span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">bunch of yummy Iowa apples</span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-otsToM6Vydw/UlXWjoJUSgI/AAAAAAAAB6c/yQoVm8bcT1c/s1600/IMG_8755.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://ichoosejoy2day.blogspot.com/2013/09/bushels-of-apples.html" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-otsToM6Vydw/UlXWjoJUSgI/AAAAAAAAB6c/yQoVm8bcT1c/s320/IMG_8755.JPG" height="240" title="Bushels of Apples: tray of Iowa apples" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">Not much going on in this photo... But, did you notice that tray full of</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> delicious apples</span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">?! Well, Al was thrilled because I made two dishes of</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> apple crisp</span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;"> that week. Then, for his birthday, I made one of his favorite
desserts:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> French Apple
Squares</span>. <br />
<br />
Also, those <span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">cute chevron curtains</span> in the background were a weekend project. {I've been
looking for 6 months for the right colors to replace the lace
curtains in our kitchen.} A bargain sale price and enough fabric to make two valances for the kitchen, a table runner,
and a throw pillow for the living room in addition to these two cafe
curtains... But, I digress.<br />
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The<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Fall festivities</span>
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<![endif]--> continued when we took the boys to<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> La Crescent's Apple Fest
parade</span> the 22nd of September. They loved the parade and
candy, and I loved the great deal on 15 pounds of Wealthy and La
Crescent apples! </div>
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In addition to lots of applesauce<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span> and another apple crisp, I tried a new recipe for<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> apple cake</span>: </div>
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Crust/Topping: 3 c flour, 1 1/2 c brown sugar, <br />
1 1/2 c oatmeal, 1 1/8 c butter. Mix & put in <br />
greased 9x13, saving 1 1/2 cup for topping.<br />
Mix 6-8 c sliced apples with sauce. For sauce,<br />
cook: 1 c sugar, 1 c water, 1 Tbsp corn starch<br />
until clear & then add 1 Tbsp butter and 1 tsp<br />
vanilla. Pour apples with sauce over crust and<br />
add topping. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven<br />
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The apple fun continued the last weekend of September when we met family at the<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Gays Mills’ apple orchards</span>. It was great to end our summer with another trip to PDC
to see my sister and family, some of our cousins, and extended family.<br />
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So, what do you do with a bushel of McIntosh and Gala apples? Make more
apple crisp, applesauce, and French Apple Squares of course. Also,
it's good inspiration to try some more<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> new recipes</span>!</div>
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Who knew<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> applesauce</span> was so easy?! Thanks to cousin Kristi for the links to <a href="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/frugal-homemaking/stocking-your-freezer-with-homemade-applesauce/" target="_blank">freeze applesauce</a> and for <a href="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/frugal-homemaking/canning-applesauce-step-by-step-guide/" target="_blank">canning applesauce</a>.<br />
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I think next year I'm going to try canning (because my freezer is pretty
full right now). I made pink applesauce again, at the boys' request,
but then they decided they don't like it anymore. Oh well, I'm going to
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I have never made this before, but I'm so glad I did!<br />
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After seeing a friend write about making it one day, I thought that sounds easy enough.<br />
And, yes, it is tasty!<br />
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Fill crock pot with apples and add: 1/2 c sugar, 1/2 brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 1/8 tsp allspice,<br />
1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp cinnamon, and a dash of ginger and/or cloves.<br />
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Cook on high for 1 hour and then on low for up to 8 hours. Stir occasionally. Puree when done and freeze in containers.<br />
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Instead of just giving the boys' teachers an apple and cute thank you
card, we also gave them each a little apple butter too. Al thought it
was a little too cute, but the teachers have been raving about how they
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Drum roll please... My first ever<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> apple pie and homemade crust</span>!<br />
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The few leaves changing color already and all our apples, gourds, and pumpkins inspired me to come home and do a little Fall<span style="font-family: "Dancing Script OT"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> decorating</span>:</div>
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Happy Fall everyone!<span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670580609495351247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724055809960773819.post-24398445947825754962013-04-14T19:07:00.000-05:002014-11-09T10:59:12.814-06:00Living Room: Pops of Color (version 1)Finally, finishing up some rooms! While my laundry is still all over
the bedroom floor (well, nothing new there), I did get the boys' rooms
unpacked fairly quickly. After two weeks, we are finally adding the
finishing touches to the living room and the boys' bedrooms. It feels
great to no longer have bare walls and to feel a sense of accomplishment
having totally decorated a few rooms. <br />
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I've always loved wood floors. There's something comforting knowing
there's wood throughout the main level, but I have to say having carpet
in the living room has really grown on me. The boys have done a great
job of leaving their shoes and food in the kitchen and keeping the beige
carpet clean. It was interesting decorating an all vanilla room though
without having wood on the floor and a colorful area rug to pull all
the colors together. So, I stepped out of my comfort zone and decorated
with bright pops of color and played with asymmetrical design. I also
stepped away from relying on dark brown wood tones to ground everything
and added touches of black throughout the room. <br />
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So, here is the finished living room:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">empty corner was perfect for the desk</td></tr>
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The color is a little off in the photos. The couch is a buttery tan,
the side chairs a dark sage green, and the ottoman a chocolate brown.
The pops of color are a dark teal and a brighter green.<br />
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