Category Archives: Domestically Literate
Christmas Ideas
Excerpted from Tasty Trix re: Ember Day and what it means: According to Western Christian churches, Ember Days are sets of three days of fasting and prayer – a Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday – that fall in the same week, and occur four times a year. On these days, meat is forbidden, but eggs, dairy, and fish are allowed. Frankly, I’m not sure I understand where the element of sacrifice comes in. I mean, if this rich and satisfying dish is meant for a fasting day, then I’m thinking I could probably fast every day, no problem. Continue reading
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Christmas Tree Shop celebrates Hanukkah
So if you looking for Hanukkah decorations and are Jewish, know someone is Jewish or just love the celebrationof Hanukkah, run over to Christmas Tree Shop and see all the hanukkah goodies. Just look at those shelves. Continue reading
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Mommy's Tea Kettle
How to make a proper cup of tea. Click on the image below. My mother’s tea kettle and mine . . . I’ll always keep Moms though.
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#884 | Best way to cook beets? Roast them.
Did You Know Series: Tip #884 Go here to learn how to cook beets. The quick answer is Wrap them in foil: Roast them at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted goes in easily.
Brussel Sprouts really are good eats
Don’t EVER boil your brussel sprouts. Boiling them releases their demons and you are left with a slimy, stinky disgusting thing that conjures up visions of your youth and trama of seeing a brussel sprout on your plate. No …. … Continue reading
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Our First Grandchild |Fresh From Heaven
Layla Marie …. 18 hours of labor …. arrived safely on 1.28.2011 healthy, strong and tired. Thank you Lord.
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The King of Molasses
Home Cooking’s author Laurie Colwin writes about the King of Molasses. Apparently it’s big in the South but virtually unknown in the North. It’s a product called Steen’s Pure Ribbon Cane Syrup. Noting added, noting extracted, open kettle. No sulpur, … Continue reading
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#889 Organizing Receipts | Paperwork
Did You Know Series: Tip #889 If you’re like most of us, you have mountains of paperwork on your desk and even more mountains of receipts. Recently I saw a commercial for a product called Neat. Neat is basically scanner that … Continue reading
Happy New Year
It’s quiet here….peaceful…there’s no place like home. Happy and Blessed New Year Everyone.
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
The carol “While Shepherds Watched” dates back to 1703. You can hear this beautiful and beloved hymn which has stood the test of time for all these many years. Just click on the video to the right. The words for … Continue reading
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What Businesses are celebrating Christmas.
www.GrinchAlert.com - Businesses who are still saying “Merry Christmas”.
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Are you ready?
I saw a commercial today about being prepared for an unexpected emergency that turns your house “literally” upside down. So I visited the site mentioned on the commercial (shown here to the right) and went to their website. If you … Continue reading
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Survival Series Resource Sites on the Web
I’m building a list of links so that you can be equipped for what could be a rough ride for America. Providing information on issues of concern to Seniors Network of principled people Preparedness and survival tips for busy moms … Continue reading
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Honey’s Lasagne … a man who gets it and is domestically literate
We don’t eat this very often, but when we do it is a favorite of everyone. I’ve never had any one like it. Even the kids like it. You could use lower fat cheese if you like it won’t affect … Continue reading
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Welcome November
November Song Ideas for The special Thanksgiving Holiday coming up. * BEGIN the Thanksgiving day with prayer. * Make some special coffee and serve freshly made cinnamon donuts. Get the best ones you can buy, or if you’re really ambitious … Continue reading
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Do you have bedbugs. E-ewe! Here's help.
I’m not sure why there seems to be an epidemic of bedbugs now, but “if” you have them I saw this commercial for Catsyeypest.com They also take care of mice/rats (horrors), squirrels and all kind of troublesome creatures that try … Continue reading
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Dawn's Elegant teal tablescape
ENTERTAINING ~ Table Scapes An Exquisite Table and New Year’s Eve. My dear sweet friend Dawn’s signature White/Silver and Blue
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The Feasts of Israel
Feasts of Israel Holy Days Calendar Passover and Jesus Passover The Passover Ceremony Vinegar and Yeshua The Feast of Unleavened Bread First Sheaf Shavu’ot (Pentecost) Yom Teruah: The Feast of Trumpets Yom Kipor: The Day of Atonement Sukote: The Feast … Continue reading
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White House Easter Egg Roll
White House Easter Activities Continue reading
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