Save Money Shoping

Feb 04, 2012 Comments Off by Allison

Shopping tips: 1. Make a List 2. Take your List 3. Stick to your List 4. Do not buy anything not on your List 5. If you forgot your List – go home and get it 6. Do not shop without your List! Is the point clear? Honestly though, this will save you time and [...]

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The Struggle of Christmas and a list of Great Ideas

Jan 20, 2012 1 Comment by Allison

Every year Christmas is a struggle for me as we seek to make it something more meaningful for us, our children and others. It is a little past that time, but I have recently come accross a list of AWESOME ideas of service projects our family and yours can do to bless others. Implementing service [...]

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My Dad…

Jun 20, 2011 Comments Off by Allison

My Dad I have an awesome dad.  I feel especially privileged that he has allowed me to be his daughter.  You see I also have a not so awesome father who decided to walk away from his responsibilities and the role God had given him in my life.  My dad, in spite of my not [...]

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Natural/Organic suppliers in Western Manitoba

May 16, 2011 Comments Off

We are blessed here in Manitoba to have numerous options when it comes to natural and organic foods.   When we lived in the city it was a wonderful to be able to have organic fruits and veggies delivered right to our door every week by Fresh Option Organic Delivery. Had I known about Klasse [...]

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Menu Planning

May 08, 2011 1 Comment

I have only recently started menu planning.  If this seems like a daunting task, let me reassure you that it is not!  I do not have some fancy form to fill in. I don’t go through flyers and find all the sale items to plan my menu around… First I sat down for five minutes [...]

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Butter Chicken Recipe

May 08, 2011 2 Comments

As promised! Butter Chicken (I often use leftover chicken cause we roast whole chickens – saves a lot of time!) Marinate 1 1/2 lbs cubed chicken in tandoori spice (2 tbsp) – set aside 1 med onion, minced 3 cloves garlic minced 2 tbsp olive oil/coconut oil/butter (saute these until translucent and lightly browned) add [...]

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Stretching a Chicken

Apr 26, 2011 2 Comments

Stretching a Chicken Not literally. (When I look at my title, I can visualize a chicken being stretched like a rubber band.) I love chicken.  We buy whole organic chickens from a farm. I like coming up with ways to make one chicken last multiple meals. Our chickens are around the 7-8 lb mark and [...]

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Scripture Memory

Jan 27, 2011 Comments Off

In the fall I decided it was important that I start memorizing Scripture again. Learning and knowing God’s Word, so that when I need it, it is tucked in my mind and my heart. Since my children get up VERY early, it was not likely that I would get up before them and be functional [...]

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I Love My Blender…

Jan 19, 2011 Comments Off

Ok. I know, pretty pathetic. But it’s true, I love my blender! I have used many a blender in my day… and I could never get them to do what the manufacturer said they should do. I aways had big ice chunks in my smoothies, or my greens would still be leafy. A smoothy should [...]

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Natural Remedy for Croup

Dec 09, 2010 3 Comments

****Disclaimer: I am not a doctor.  This is a recommendation not a prescription.  This is my opinion not medical advice.**** What a horrible feeling to have your 10 month old awaken with gaspy choking sounds. He was coughing and it sounded like something was in his airways.  Minus 20 outside and we are bundling him [...]

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