tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62335180371146878452024-03-13T01:12:20.355-07:00housewiferyHouse"wif`er*y\, n. The business of the mistress of a family; female management of domestic concerns.Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.comBlogger307125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-308882595843210152016-05-21T16:06:00.000-07:002016-05-21T16:06:09.752-07:00Marvel in the Mundane of Motherhood<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<o:p> </o:p>As women, God has made us unique
with particular skills, instincts, and tendencies. Whether or not we have children of our own,
we have these motherly instincts and qualities and they are good. And they
teach us about who God is and they teach our kids about who God is. Many of
these qualities may at first seem to be mundane and not important and can even
easily become burdensome tasks-- a duty not a delight. Such as feedings every 3
hours, or a clingy baby that only wants mama, or keeping them creatively entertained,
or what seems like constant correction. But in each of these there is marvelous
truth to be seen if you know what to look for.</div>
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revealed through tasks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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God created babies to begin their
life with needing one source of nourishment—milk—and you are that source of
that nourishment. Whether you breast-feed or formula-feed, the baby cannot feed
himself. He is helpless without you. He cries out to you to let you know the
pain he is in and there is only one thing that will satisfy! Only one thing
that will be sufficient! It doesn’t matter that he just did it 2 hours
previously. It doesn’t matter that it is 3 am. He tried the pacifier but it’s
not the same! He needs you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This task of
mothering can seem unimportant and even bothersome. It’s easy to miss the
bigger picture if you aren’t looking. Isn’t this exactly how we are? We are
helpless babes that don’t know what we need but we know we are in pain and we
cry out! We have tried to soothe ourselves with lesser things. They weren’t
sufficient. But God is sufficient! He is all-sufficient! In Him we have no need
or lack. And aren’t we glad He meets our needs every time we cry out. It
doesn’t matter to Him if we just asked 2 hours ago for something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It doesn’t matter to Him if its 3 am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is faithful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Praise God, He doesn’t tire or begrudgingly
help us. Instead He tells us that His grace is sufficient for our wearisome
task. Isn’t it amazing that from life’s first cry mothers get to display God’s
sufficiency. And the first thing the baby learns is that when he cries out, you
will give him what he needs. Don’t forget to do the same when your joy for the
midnight feeding is not there. And the mother and the babe now have a category
that God is sufficient and a provider.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Just when you feel like you’ve got
this feeding thing down, you blink and they are toddlers. They can run, and
play, and build, and dig, and color, and are happy—as long as you are doing it
all right there with them…over <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and</i>
over <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and</i> over again! Your energy is
low. Theirs is high. You are satisfied with one game of knock down the tower.
They are satisfied with eleventy hundred games of knock down the tower. You
like coloring on the paper placed right in front of you. They like coloring on
the walls in the other room. You like to eat three meals a day they like to eat
12 meals a day…or maybe none at all. You like to eat bananas with your mouth.
They like to eat bananas with their hair. It seems like you get nothing done.
Like you are going from one mess to another following a little tornado around
the house all. day. long. Is there ever a waking moment you are not with them?
Maybe to use the bathroom? No. Even that is now a spectator event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s almost as if you are ever-present in
their life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And while that may seem
mundane to you, let’s stop and marvel at what’s really happening. Think of the
security it gives to that tender heart and mind that may not be capable of understanding
why he can’t pee on the carpet whenever he wants, but surely is capable of understanding
something much greater-- that mommy is here, mommy is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">always</i> here. Oh, wait…..who does that remind you of? Our faithful
God is ever-present in our life and aren’t you glad He is? He too is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">always</i> here cleaning up our messes,
guiding us, teaching us. Again, I find it amazing that we as mothers display His
character of faithful shepherd in our ordinary day of getting nothing done but
cleaning up messes. And the mother and the toddler now have a category for
faithfulness, teacher, shepherd, omni-presence and hopefully patience,
gentleness, and joy as well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before you know it, they are old
enough for school….and apparently old enough for sass! It seems that with the
increase of age also comes the increase of testing boundaries that you were
sure were clearly established--rules that were made for their protection. You
take on the role of playing both judge and jury to important life-or-death arguments
like whose turn it is to sit where for the 3-minute car ride to Walmart. And in
your composed, gentle, and loving voice you declare the solid wisdom of, “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">YOU’LL SIT WHERE I TELL YOU TO SIT AND
YOU’LL LIKE IT</i>!” You also get to have interesting conversations about
things you could never prepare for like “Why we don’t eat deodorant,” or “Why
we don’t draw with permanent marker on our sister’s face.” What Bible verse
applies to that? How do I relate the gospel to this? …the marker is like our
sin?….umm…do unto others, so now your sister gets to draw on you?….children
obey your parents always works, right?….I don’t know….just don’t do it <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">because I said so</i>! UGH! Why is
disciplining so hard and so constant? Didn’t we just go through this yesterday?
Yes, you did! And you will again tomorrow and the next day. Repetition is how
we all learn, isn’t it? We don’t sing the ABC’s once to our child and expect
them to know it. We sing it over and over and over again while we play and
while we get dressed and while we walk and we don’t get upset when they try to
sing it and they get mixed up or forget a letter. We gently correct them and
encourage them to try again, don’t we? Why do we expect a different method and
use a different form of correction when it comes to other matters much more
important than our ABC’s? And yet no matter how many times your child will fail
you in the day, and yet no matter how many times you will fail your child,
there is love. Unconditional love. You wouldn’t trade her for anything in the
world. Is there another way to understand this quality of God? Yes, we have a
deep love for our husband, but it is often tainted with our sinful curse that
puts conditions on our love for him. But our children….no matter what the day
brought, no matter what sins they committed, we can’t help but love them, and
they us! And the same is true for us as a child of God. No matter how we failed
Him in our mothering, in our parenting, as a wife, He has a deep unconditional
love for us. He wants what’s best for us and sets boundaries for us and is
jealous for us to love Him alone. And He gently repeats over and over to us the
way we should go. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And now the mother and
the child have a category for God as master, protector, discipliner, and
unconditional love.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Then what seems like the next day,
your teenager begins asking weird questions in a deep voice such as, “Can I
take a nap?” or “Can I take a shower?” and you freak out a little and wonder
how you fell into this time warp where your baby aged, but you didn’t and you realize
its almost over. They are about to leave you …and they want to! When did that
happen?! Why am I the clingy one now never wanting him to leave? I’m finally
getting this mothering thing down and now they are all leaving me. But wait,
isn’t that what it was all about? They want to leave because they are ready to
leave, because you made them ready to leave. Every lesson, every discipline,
every play time, every meal time was preparing them for a life on their own to
go forth and do the same. Because of the security of growing up under the
guidance of their mother they are ready. And just because they are gone,
doesn’t mean your title of mother is gone. In fact, you may just get promoted
to the title of grandmother! You will always be their mother and they will
always be your child. It is an everlasting title. Just as God is everlasting
and we will always be his child. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So do not grow weary in doing good,
mothers! For in due season you will reap, if you do not give up! Do not give
up, mother! Marvel in the mundane of motherhood. There is much to learn from
it. It is a gift to you and to your children. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nothing</i> is wasted in the hands of our Redeemer. And now the mother
and the young adult have a category for God’s perseverance, and endurance, and security,
and trust, and an everlasting loving Father.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-35774359260989417722013-12-13T09:40:00.002-08:002013-12-13T09:50:58.150-08:00Looking for a special gift?<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here's a listing of what's currently available in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/housewiferybrand">etsy shop</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Take a look around. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Maybe you will find an idea for a teacher gift, a stocking stuffer, a gift for your sister, there's even some shaving soap for the men!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Several items will fit together in a small flat rate shipping box for only $5.80 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172863559/vanilla-hard-lotion-bar?ref=shop_home_active"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Vanilla Hard Lotion Bar</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">$6.00</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Great for protecting skin this winter!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">-other lotion bars available are <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/155028189/minty-hard-lotion-bar?ref=shop_home_active">minty</a> and the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/89432900/hard-lotion-bar?ref=shop_home_active">original bar</a>-</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/171245368/shaving-soap?ref=shop_home_active">Shaving Soap</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">$6.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A nice gift for men who enjoy shaving with a brush and razor</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172863897/vanilla-lip-balm?ref=shop_home_active"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Vanilla Lip Balm</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">$3.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">creamy and long lasting </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">a gift everyone can use!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">-other scents available are <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/117770001/lip-balm-minty?ref=shop_home_active">Minty</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/98543806/lip-balm-bee-balm?ref=shop_home_active">Bee Balm</a>-</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Soaps</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">$4.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">currently in stock:<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/87556536/cinnamon-clove-soap?ref=shop_home_active"> clove</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/92231249/orange-ginger-soap?ref=shop_home_active">orange-ginger</a>,<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/87762784/rosemary-mint-soap?ref=shop_home_active"> rosemary-mint</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/87764302/cedarwood-soap?ref=shop_home_active">cedarwood</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Recently I was asked to speak to a group of mothers on discipline. Below is my transcript from that event. As I say below, If you have struggled with finding joy in motherhood and
parenting, weary with knowing how to discipline, listen to my journey and see
if it can be an encouragement to you. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hi, my name
is Heidi Cooper and I
have been married for 18 years to my husband, Tony. We have three kids:
Evan-who is 12, Addie-who is 8, and Isaiah-who is 5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always wanted to be a mom. My mom did an
excellent job showing me the importance of motherhood. I went off to college
with the intent of finding a good husband and then starting a family and
staying home to be a mom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pre-motherhood
is full of big dreams and great intentions, your kids are going to become great
missionaries who save the lost people of Africa and you have weekly games
constructed to prepare them for life in the bush (or whatever your dream may
be). But even the best prepared mom quickly realizes a few short weeks into
motherhood that the days are longer and harder than you anticipated. Soon those
long days with the struggles of doubt of raising a newborn, gradually become
seeds of impatience with a learning toddler who thinks everything belongs to
her and should be available to her at all times, which grows into frustration
towards a messy preschooler who resembles a small indoor tornado leaving a
mile-wide path of destruction wherever he roams, and next thing you know, yelling
empty threats is becoming a part of your daily schedule to your disobedient 9
year old who has developed a keen sense of knowing what and whose buttons to
push at the perfect time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know theoretically
that you are the one who is suppose be in charge around here so you hastily
bark out something, anything to get their attention.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i> </i></span></span><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Stop yelling at your brother!</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Why can’t you remember something as
simple as flushing the toilet?</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Is it so hard to put the shoes 1
foot farther to the right so they are actually <u>in</u> the closet?</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Do
you know how hard I worked to get us ready for this vacation and all you can do
is fight with your sister? Now get in the car, we are going to go have fun as a
family!</i></span></span> </blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You know
what is spewing out of your mouth is wrong, but at the same time you do not
even care because you feel the need to release your venom!<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Does any of
this sound familiar to you? Certainly not the description of the Proverbs 31
woman! Well, I have good news and I have bad news for you. The good news…you
are not alone! Don’t believe everything you see on Pinterest and Facebook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not all mothering moments are instagram
worthy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The bad
news… kids copy what they see modeled for them, so it’s probably your own fault. At least that’s what
the Lord showed me. If you have struggled with finding joy in motherhood and
parenting, weary with knowing how to discipline, listen to my journey and see
if it can be an encouragement to you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Three years ago, God began to move our family in a new direction. He
moved us from sending the kids to a private Christian school to homeschooling.
This meant having them home, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">all day, all
year</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>and</u></i> being
responsible for their entire education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>At the same time, we felt Him leading my husband to quit his full-time
computer programming job and go to seminary full time. This added the challenge
of no money and less dad time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My shortcomings surfaced real quickly. And I was fairly certain we were
going to all hate each other by Thanksgiving. You’ve heard the saying “Be sure
your sin will find you out?” Well, you can also be sure your kids will be the
ones to bring them out and point them out! And now with them home all day they
had plenty of opportunity!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew this
new season of life was going to be a time of sanctification for me. And God
used the task of disciplining my kids as the main tool of reform.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Colossians
3:16 says, </span><span class="text"><sup> </sup>Let the word of Christ
dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and
hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Well, the word of Christ was dwelling in me sometimes, and I was most
certainly not singing psalms, hymns, or spiritual songs in my disciplining
moments. I had the admonishment part down, except that it was not in wisdom or
with thankfulness in my heart. It was with sarcasm and anger. God was revealing
to me some sin in my life in regards to mothering. I was being selfish,
discontent, impatient, angry. I was not using self-control, basically the
opposite of all of the fruit of the spirit. What struck me hardest was
realizing what example I was being to my kids, especially my daughter. Was the
way I was parenting encouraging Addie to one day want to be a mom the way my
mom did to me? Would she know that God created motherhood to be a joy and not a
burden? I knew He had, but joy would not be the word I would have chosen
to describe motherhood so far. Weary was more like what I was feeling.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">God showed me that places where I would get frustrated are a good place
to start changing. Why was I getting angry when the kids were disobedient? Why
did my heart seek revenge in discipline? I realized my sin came from the
attitude of "you have gone against MY rules and here's what I have to say
about it!" when it should have been "you have gone against God's
rules and let's see what He has to say about it." </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
had been deceived. I had misunderstood the repetition of daily pulling weeds of
sin in my kid’s life as well as in my own life. I was seeing it as failure
instead of basic Christian living-a means of grace to teach us to become
Christ-like. Repetition is how we learn. It gives us another chance to improve.
It helps us master what we are learning. Paul says in Philippians 4, “</span><span class="text">for I have <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">learned</i> to be
content whatever the circumstances.</span><span class="text"><sup> </sup>I
know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">learned </i>the secret of being content in
any and every situation.”</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paul
learned contentment through repetition. God repeatedly put him in different
situations so that he could master contentment. It didn’t mean failure. It
meant sanctification. It meant learning to rely on Christ, because he continues
in verse 13 with, ”<span class="text">I can do all this through Christ who gives
me strength.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“ <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sin like old habits die hard. I needed a plan. I wanted the Bible to
guide my disciplining, but I needed a cheat sheet to know where to find the
right scripture to help me when my patience was thin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also wanted an idea for a consequence that
fit the crime as a prompt to guide my disciplinary action so I wouldn’t blurt
out empty threats like “No more electronics for a month!” or “If I step on
another Lego, I’m going to throw them all away!” Tony and I spent a weekend
working this out and I came up with a discipline chart. I had it printed and it
is posted in our kitchen. We spent several meal times going over it with the
kids so we were all clear on what was expected, and what they could expect if
they disobeyed. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The chart has 3 columns-Behavior, What God Says, and Consequences. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I came up with a list of the most common “offenses” such as
Arguing/Causing Trouble, Abusing other’s property, foolish talk, etc... and then
looked up several Bible verses for each sin. I printed out the full scripture
of my favorite verse that I felt described best how God says we should act in
each situation, and then listed several others as references that we could look
up if we needed to add variety. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The third column is a list of consequences. This is mainly an idea
listed of how I could handle the punishment. We quite often add or subtract
from the listed consequence based on the situation and the child involved. Some
of my children feel more sorrow from electronics time taken away than a
spanking, and another child of mine will come and confess on her own her
wrongdoing even though I would have never found out and a look of
disappointment from me will cause tears of sorrow.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So, for example: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Complaining/Whining-</u></b></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #0b4b49; font-family: "Berlin Sans FB","sans-serif";">Philippians
2:14</span></b><span style="color: #0b4b49; font-family: "Berlin Sans FB","sans-serif";">-Do all things without grumbling or questioning.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #0b4b49; font-family: "Berlin Sans FB","sans-serif";">Psalm
19:14</span></b><span style="color: #0b4b49; font-family: "Berlin Sans FB","sans-serif";">-Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be
acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. </span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #0b4b49; font-family: "Berlin Sans FB","sans-serif";">Ephesians
4:29</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #0b4b49; font-family: "Berlin Sans FB","sans-serif";">The
consequence idea listed is additional work or do not receive what was whined
for.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As we began implementing the chart I soon saw that as I would speak
truth to my kids about being impatient, God would speak truth to me about my
impatience. As I would read verses about laziness to my child, God would shine
a light on my own laziness. I must say, when we are consistent with using our
chart for times of discipline, mothering <i>is</i> more joyful. My admonishing
was coming from wisdom, not anger. And it was also turning into a sweet time of
teaching them about God. God was changing me <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and</i> my kids. To take the time and think about how our actions were
wrong and what God says about it in His Word and taking the time to give our
kids the gospel and point them to Christ goes so much farther than "why
can't you ever pick up your toys when I ask you to!" It has really helped
to discipline my kids with the mindset of “I know that I am not worthy to be
obeyed, I mess up just like you, but God <i>is</i> worthy to be obeyed and he has
asked you as kids to obey your parents for it is right, and it will go well
with you, so let’s look to God’s word and see what he has to say about …lying
or arguing or whatever the situation may be.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I <span style="font-size: small;">had</span> also been deceived<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>by the hard work of mothering. I was tired of dealing with the same
things every day. The fatigue and repetition of the mundane were perceived as
discouragement and hard. But God showed me that the valley days of motherhood
doesn’t mean I lost my way. The times that the work is hard is where the change takes place.
Opportunities to bless may be most present when we don’t feel like it. Just
like exercising, the results are seen when it gets hard. If you give up every
time the running gets hard and you don’t feel like running, you will never grow
as a runner and will never see results. I always thought the passage in Hebrews
about running with endurance was for missionaries or pastors. It says, “</span><span class="text">let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,</span> <span class="text"><sup> </sup>looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our
faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.” But it’s not
just for missionaries; it is for moms too! Our mission field is our kids. We
are the ones teaching them daily about the gospel.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is hard to stop supper and go downstairs
to correct wrong speech each time. It’s hard to function on 3hrs of sleep
because you were up with a sick child. It’s hard to put down my crafts to play
nail salon or help build a Lego helicopter. It’s hard to get out of your warm
bed and stay up with a sleepless child. It’s hard to take the time to
discipline with wisdom instead of yelling, “Everybody just stop it!” The days that
the race set before us travels through a valley is where you learn to trust in
Christ. But, what does it mean to trust in Christ? Christians say that all the
time. Or,” just give it to Jesus.” That sounds great! I’d love to, but how do I
give my whiny child to Jesus?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Believe
me there are days I would LOVE to give my children to Jesus! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">John Piper has helped me understand this concept with the
acronym APTAT. </span></span></div>
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Admit, Pray, Trust, Act, and Thank. </span></span></div>
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witching hour when everyone is hungry, you are trying to get supper going, and
waiting for your husband to get home from work. Your 5 year old comes to you
complaining that his brother kicked him! His brother responds with, “that’s
because he was poking me while I was trying to play a game and was making me
lose!”</span></div>
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breath and quickly run through APTAT in my head.</span></div>
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that you can’t do it. I tell God, I can’t do this right now. I am making supper
and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want to just yell at them, but I
know that isn’t right.</span></div>
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do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Or “My God shall supply
all your needs.” Or” If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God and He will
give it to you.” Yes, that one sounds good for this, because I don’t have a
clue what to say! This is where letting the word of Christ dwell on you richly
comes in handy. You will know what promises are available to you!</span></div>
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time to discipline right now, but you slow down and do it knowing God will help
you. So you gently ask the boys to come look at the chart with you and say,
“Evan, was it right to kick your brother?” </span></div>
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he says, “no, but he kept poking me even after I asked him to stop twice!”</span></div>
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Isaiah, was it right of you to poke Evan?”</span></div>
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but he wouldn’t let me have a turn.”</span></div>
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it sounds like you two are causing trouble and fighting. Let’s see what the
Bible says about that.</span></div>
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go over to the chart and read-Arguing/fighting/causing trouble</span></div>
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the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach,
patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b4b49; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 113%;">You guys are the Lord’s servants and he says that you are not to
quarrel, but be kind. Were you being kind to each other? And it says you are to
patiently endure evil, correcting with gentleness. Evan, did you endure your
brother’s evil and correct his wrong behavior with gentleness?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b4b49; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 113%;">“It doesn’t say correct with gentleness twice and then try
kicking!”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b4b49; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 113%;">“You guys are brothers. You are going to be brothers forever!
Evan,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it more important to have a
good score on a game or to treat your brother with love? Isaiah, is it more
important to have your turn on the game or wait patiently for Evan to be done?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b4b49; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 113%;">You two need to apologize to each other and your consequence for
causing trouble is that you have both lost the rest of your electronics time
for the day, and I want you together to come up with something to play in your
room with each other until supper is ready.</span></div>
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helping you again! Thank him for helping your child understand where they were
wrong and for giving them a repentant spirit. Thank him for helping you
discipline rightly and giving you words to correct wrong behavior with and giving
you the strength to endure another squabble.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This to me is what giving it to Jesus means.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">God has promised to bless those who hunger and thirst for
righteousness. He says they will be satisfied! So go to Him. Humble yourself. Ask for His help. He promises to satisfy you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So mothers, <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Let us not grow weary in doing good; </span>for
in due season we will reap, if we <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">do</span>
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">not</span> give up. <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There
is hope! Our kids do copy what they see us do. So let’s start modeling kind
words and forgiveness and repentance and self-control. Let them see you asking
God for help. </span>And one day you will begin to notice that those piles of
shoes thrown about the entryway that used to lead to anger is now first
stirring up thoughts of thankfulness in your heart to God because it means you
live in a home full of children you love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We will not
be mothers of little children forever. They <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">will</i>
grow. And move away. I want to know what it is to be content when I have plenty
of children at home and when I have none. God is not training you for no
reason. Practice. Practice. Practice. And then you will see that the Proverbs
31 woman won’t look so far off anymore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="text">She opens her mouth with wisdom,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text">and
the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="text"><sup>27 </sup>She looks well to the ways of her household</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text">and
does not eat the bread of idleness.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="text"><sup>28 </sup>Her children rise up and call her blessed;</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text">her
husband also, and he praises her:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I found this recipe on <a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/">Annie's Eats</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It has a shortbread-like crust, a whipped cream cheese middle, and a fresh fruit top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's kind of like a fancy fruit pizza. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Fruit <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">and</span> Cream Tart</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">adapted from <a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/05/20/strawberry-cream-cheese-tart/">Annie's Eats</a></span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>For the crust:</i><br /> 1 large egg yolk<br /> 1 T heavy cream<br /> ½ t vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">½ t almond extract </span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 ¼ c flour<br /> 2/3 c powdered sugar<br /> ¼ t salt<br /> 8 T cold unsalted butter</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>For the filling:</i><br /> 8 oz cream cheese, softened<br /> ½ c powdered sugar<br /> ½ t vanilla <br /> 2 T milk or cream</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>For topping:</i><br /> fresh fruit<br /> 1/4 c jelly</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 T water</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cut butter into small pieces and cut into flour with a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mix yolk, cream, and extracts in a small bowl and add to crumb mixture mixing just until the dough comes together and forms a ball.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Flatten into a disc, wrap in saran wrap, and place in fridge until chilled.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Once dough is cold but malleable, roll it into a 13" circle on a lightly floured counter.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Transfer to tart pan and freeze for 30 min.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">After <a href="http://house-wifery.blogspot.com/2013/03/i-never-wanted-to-homeschool.html">choosing
to homeschool</a>, several realities and questions began to surface about the
upcoming school year. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Where will
we do school? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">In the
kitchen? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Make a
school room? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">What will
our day look like? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">What
will I do with them ALL DAY!?</span></div>
<div class="separator">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">What
if we all hate each other by Thanksgiving? </span></div>
<div class="separator">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">What
kind of structure needs to be put into place so I don't become a bitter,
haggard woman? </span></div>
<div class="separator">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">How
will my house stay clean with the kids home all day? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">When
will I have time to teach, clean, cook, and do laundry?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I knew our
family would do best with some structure, and where I needed the most help was
with discipline. My former method of discipline </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">(becoming frustrated and yelling
threats about hell)</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> not
only wouldn't work, it never did. Like the verse on the chalkboard above, the word of Christ was not dwelling in me richly, and I was most certainly not singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. I had the admonishment part down, except that it was not in wisdom or with thankfulness in my heart. God was revealing to me some sin in my life
in regards to mothering. I was being selfish, discontent, impatient, angry, no
self-control, basically the opposite of all of the fruit of the spirit. What
struck me hardest was realizing what example I was being to my daughter. Was
the way I was parenting encouraging Addie to one day want to be a mom? Would she
know that God created motherhood to be a joy and not a burden? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">So if
mothering wasn't a joy, where did I go wrong? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">He showed me
that places where I would get frustrated are a good place to start changing.
Why was I getting angry when the kids were disobedient? Why did my heart want
revenge in discipline? I realized my sin came from the attitude of "you
have gone against MY rules and here's what I have to say about it" when it
should have been "you have gone against God's rules and let's see what He
has to say about it". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">To help me in
the heat of the moment, I wanted to have a list of common offenses laid out
with scripture verses that guided what our actions should be and consequences
that fit the crime all ready agreed upon so I could have guidance when my
patience was thin. Tony and I spent a weekend working this out and came up with
a discipline chart. We had it printed and it is posted in our kitchen. We spent
several meal times going over it with the kids so we were all clear on what was
expected, and what they could expect if they disobeyed. I must say, when we are
consistent with sticking to our chart, mothering <i>is</i> more joyful. My teaching and admonishing was coming from wisdom.To take the
time and think about how our actions were wrong and what God says about it in
His Word and taking the time to give our kids the gospel and grace goes so much
farther than "why can't you ever pick up your toys when I ask you
to!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><u>Philippians 2:14</u>-Do all things without grumbling or questioning</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><u>Psalm 19:14</u>-Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The way this plays out in our life is let's say Isaiah colors on Addie's doll. It is brought to my attention, I establish the facts, and I lead Isaiah over to the chart. I would ask, "Do you know what you did wrong?" If they pretend to not know, I will help them know that they were abusing someone else's property. Then I would say, "Let's see what the Bible says about this. It says in Matthew that whatever you wish others would do to you, you should do to them. Do you wish Addie would color on your truck like you colored on her doll? Do you think coloring on her doll was right?" Once they come to the point of genuine repentance an apology would be made and the consequence is that one of Isaiah's favorite toys gets to go to Addie for the day with the hopes from Isaiah that she will treat it better than he treated her doll. And next time he may make a better choice before wanting to color on her doll.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Some of the
consequences make us laugh because they feel corny for an 11 year old, but it's
great because it causes him to change his attitude quickly. Instead of causing
trouble with his sister, they are now giggling at holding hands and speaking
kind words to each other.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: small;">I've had some
inquiries about purchasing these charts. If you are interested I have made some
available through my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/156526656/behavior-chart?ref=shop_home_active">etsy shop</a> for $10. They are 11x17 full color posters printed on
glossy photo paper. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">No mixer required for this bread. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just a bowl and a spoon. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It'll make you feel like Caroline Ingalls.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">adapted from <a href="http://www.simplebites.net/whole-grain-strawberry-banana-bread/">Simple Bites </a></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This recipe showed up in my mailbox inside a Penzey's Spice magazine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> It grabbed my attention because it's chocolate and saucy and chocolate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I browsed through the ingredients and instructions and came across the strangest instruction: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">-Mix the remaining cocoa, brown sugar, and boiling water and<i> <u>pour over the cake batter</u></i>- </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>WHAT?!?!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i> </i> I gotta give this a try!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So here is the weirdest cake recipe you'll probably ever make. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But somehow that dark watery mess on top of your cake batter going into the oven magically turns into a delicious gooey chocolate sauce on the bottom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Plus you serve this cake hot from the oven so you don't have to wait to enjoy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Brownie Pudding Cake</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Penzey's Spice Magazine</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 c flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2/3 c cocoa powder, divided</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3/4 t baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3/4 t salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 c sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6 T butter, melted and cooled</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 t vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3/4 c brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 1/3 c boiling water</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In a large bowl sift flour, 1/3 c cocoa, baking powder, and salt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In a separate bowl beat together eggs, sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Spread batter into an ungreased 8x8 pan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mix the remaining cocoa, brown sugar, and boiling water until dissolved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pour over the batter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 min, until a toothpick comes out with some crumbs, or it has risen and is pulling away from the sides of the pan. Do not overbake.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Serve hot and spoon some delicious saucy chocolatey goo over the pieces.</span></div>
Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-5182743862933585672013-06-26T08:26:00.000-07:002013-06-26T08:26:08.305-07:00New in the shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The popular scent you love as a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/117770001/lip-balm-minty?ref=shop_home_active">chapstick</a> is now also available in a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/155028189/minty-hard-lotion-bar?ref=shop_home_active">hard lotion bar</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Made from local beeswax, organic shea butter, organic coconut oil, and peppermint essential oil these lotion bars are long lasting and have a creamy minty scent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Works great on legs after shaving, cracked heels, dry hands, and pregnant bellies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Check out my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/housewiferybrand">etsy shop</a> to order yours.</span></div>
Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-83239675883927026512013-06-21T12:36:00.000-07:002013-06-21T12:36:26.959-07:00Rusty Tacos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.rustytacomn.com/">Rusty Taco</a> is a fun little taco joint in the cities </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">that serves up several unique taco varieties. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The #10 fried chicken taco is our favorite and this is our at home version.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The #10</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">popcorn chicken</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">corn tortillas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">ranch dressing</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">chopped jalapeno</span><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></u><br />
<u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></u>
<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Lime-Cilantro Slaw</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3T fresh lime juice
<br />1T olive oil
<br />2 t sugar </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">pepper<br />1/4 c chopped green onion
<br />1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
<br />1 (12 ounce) package coleslaw mix </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Bake popcorn chicken according to package directions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mix up slaw by combining the first 5 ingredients and pouring over the last 3 ingredients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Warm up your tortillas and assemble with chicken, ranch dressing, jalapenos, and slaw.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Serve with a wedge of lime.</span></div>
Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-65237283372931966292013-06-12T08:24:00.003-07:002013-06-12T08:24:53.930-07:00Soft-Baked Monster Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">While looking for my standard <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/monster-cookies-recipe/index.html">monster cookies recipe</a>, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I came across this soft-baked version which sounded tasty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's described as a peanut butter cookie with oats rather than an oatmeal cookie with peanut butter. Because it bakes likes a traditional peanut butter cookie, you need to flatten them before baking.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Soft-Baked Monster Cookies</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">adapted from <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/01/15/soft-baked-monster-cookies/">Sally's Baking Addiction</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3/4 c peanut butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 egg</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 t vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 t baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 1/4 c flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c oats </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3/4 c m<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">&</span></span>m's </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c chocolate chips</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mix in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Add in the baking
soda and flour. Do not overmix. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Fold in the oats, m<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">&</span></span>m's, and
chocolate chips. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If the dough is very soft and unmanageable by hand,
chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Scoop out balls of dough (about 2 T) onto prepared
baking sheet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Press with fork or back of spoon to flatten. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Bake for 9-10 minutes. Do not over bake. The
cookies will appear undone. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Allow
cookies to cool on baking sheet before transferring to a
wire rack. Cookies will firm up as they cool.</span><br />
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<br />Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-3495913142293632562013-06-12T08:00:00.000-07:002013-06-12T08:00:54.278-07:00Chicken Pad Thai<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Homemade Pad Thai as good as takeout!</span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Chicken Pad Thai</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">adapted from <a href="http://ayearatthetable.com/2011/02/pad-thai/">A Year At The Table</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">14 oz dried rice noodles (flat)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 t minced fresh garlic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 chicken breast,thinly sliced <em></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><em></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/3 c chopped green onions</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">12 oz bean sprouts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 t red chile flakes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">¾ c peanuts, chopped </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6 lime wedges</span><br />
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<u><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pad Thai Sauce</span></i></u><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c vinegar <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(i combined white and black vinegar)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 c sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/3 c soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 T sesame oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 t paprika</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">zest of 1 line</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Put rice noodles in a bowl or 9x13 pan and cover with warm water.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Soak for 20 min. until softened then drain. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(do not over soak they will still be slightly firm)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Prepare sauce by mixing all ingredients.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Heat some oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium high heat. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Add chicken and garlic
stir-fry until cooked through. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Add soaked noodles and sauce.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stir noodles then cover and bring sauce to simmer. This will finish cooking your noodles.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Move noodles to one side of wok. Crack eggs into pan and scramble and cook.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Gently fold eggs into noodles.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Remove pan
from heat and add green onions, bean sprouts, peanuts, chiles and cilantro to
noodles.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Serve with lime wedges.</span><br />
Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-4627990125925770822013-05-22T14:31:00.000-07:002013-05-22T14:31:15.631-07:00Roasted Veggie Pesto Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Slice open a French loaf of bread. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Spread on some pesto and ricotta cheese. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pile on some roasted veggies, maybe some grilled chicken. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sprinkle a little cheese on top. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pop it into the oven to heat through. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Roasted Veggie Pesto Bread </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">adapted from <a href="http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/04/roasted-vegetable-french-bread-pizza/">Budget Bites</a></span></span><br />
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1 loaf French Bread<br />
Pesto<br />
Ricotta cheese<br />
roasted veggies (I used zucchini, carrots, onion on this day)<br />
grilled chicken<br />
mozzarella cheese<br />
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Slice loaf in half length-wise and place on baking sheet<br />
Spread each side with 2-3 T pesto<br />
Spread about a 1/2 c of ricotta cheese on top of pesto<br />
Combine grilled chicken and roasted veggies <span style="font-size: x-small;">(pine nuts would be good, too!)</span> and divide evenly between the two halves<br />
Top with mozzarella cheese<br />
Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 min or until heated through and cheese is melted.Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-13599848163742476502013-05-09T14:17:00.003-07:002013-05-09T14:17:55.559-07:00Tiramisu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Everyone should have a great tiramisu recipe in their repertoire. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You just should! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This one is altered from the back of the ladyfingers I bought. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">They are Alessi Savoiardi Cookies <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(I found them at Cub Foods)</span> and it was a-mazing! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It takes a little time, but the nice thing is that it tastes best the next day, so it's a great make-ahead dessert. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And let's face it, it looks pretty darn impressive! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Maybe you want to make it for Mother's Day?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><i>zabaglione cream</i></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5 egg yolks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 c sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c espresso</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and sugar together until it is pale yellow in color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Gradually add espresso and beat continuously.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Scrape bottom and sides occasionally and cook 6-10 minutes or until soft mounds can be formed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Remove from heat, cover with plastic wrap making sure to touch top of cream with the wrap to avoid a skin from forming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 c whipping cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4 T sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 lb mascarpone cheese <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(I substituted with 16 oz cream cheese + 1/2 c whipping cream + 5 T sour cream)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 recipe of zabaglione (above)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3 c espresso or other strong brew coffee</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 T vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 14oz pkg of Savoiardi cookies (ladyfingers)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3 T cocoa powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Whip cream with 2 T of sugar until soft peaks form.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Fold in mascarpone (or equivalent) and zabaglione and mix until well blended.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cover and chill for 1 hour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In a small bowl, mix espresso 2T sugar, and vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Arrange 16 cookies on bottom of a 9x13 pan. (i had to break a few to fill in spots)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Carefully spoon coffee mixture over each cookie so they are well saturated, but not falling apart. (about 2 T)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Spoon 1/3 of the cream mixture over the cookies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sprinkle with cocoa powder until covered. (works great through a sifter)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with cocoa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours, but best overnight so that the cookies can soften and absorb all that yumminess!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In case you need a Mother's Day gift idea, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">head over to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129677803/mothers-day-gift-set">etsy shop</a> and check out this gift bag.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You get:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> 2 bars of soap </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">a hard lotion bar </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">a chapstick </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> a decorated muslin bag </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">all for $18 plus shipping</span>!</div>
<br />Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-26724307940839339542013-03-13T10:09:00.000-07:002013-03-13T10:09:09.143-07:00I never wanted to homeschool!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I never wanted to home school. I didn't want to be one of those people. I had been hurt by them. They made me feel that I wasn't doing my best or the best for my kids if I didn't choose home schooling. That the perfect christian mother would be a home schooling mother. The last thing I wanted to do was be one of them. Besides, that would mean I would be home with all of the kids all day AND be responsible for their education. I would lose my mind! I am going to be more frustrated and yell more! We are going to get on each others nerves and grow to hate each other! Yeah. Not gonna happen! So when our current schooling situation required a change, we decided to look at our options. Since I was sure homeschooling wouldn't work for us, we decided to first go to a local meeting about a home school co op starting up in our area so we could make a fair, educated decision to remove it from our list of options.<br />
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Funny how God works, isn't it? Well the exact opposite of everything I thought would happen happened. The co op was amazing and it was clear after checking into the other schooling options in our area that we would be home schooling in the fall. I knew that this change was mainly for my character building. If I was to survive a full school year at home with three kids, I had some purging to do. God is so gracious and so gentle. I am now seeing that home schooling is exactly what I needed. He taught me to see joy in mothering instead of unending, thankless work which led to gentler words coming from me. He taught me contentment in mothering with what He has given me specifically for my kids and not in comparing to others which led to a peaceful attitude. He taught me to see the good in my kids and not just the bad, which led to loving them more like He loves us. He taught me to identify what situations would trigger frustration in my heart so I could take steps to fight that and not yell. Instead of growing to hate each other, we have grown to love each other.<br />
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So here I am. One of them. But it is my story and the path God had for me. Your story may be different. With God's help, I hope I'm not one of 'those people' to you. Home schooling isn't the best option that everyone will someday eventually come around to. Homeschooling does not get you into heaven. Obeying God's path for you is the best option that someday everyone will eventually come around to! Believing that God is infinitely glorious and created us in His image, and that we have sinned against Him and payment for those sins is eternal death, and that He loves us so much that he sent His Son to pay that debt for us by dying on the cross and received God's wrath, and that after he died He rose again and conquered death forever! Believing that is what gets you into heaven. Praise God! And not how well I do or do not home school.Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-49701833599264681302013-03-13T08:23:00.002-07:002013-03-13T08:30:12.305-07:00Traditional Crust Pizza<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So we have found a <a href="http://house-wifery.blogspot.com/2009/02/thin-crust-pizza.html">thin crust pizza</a> that we love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We have made <a href="http://house-wifery.blogspot.com/2009/01/deep-dish-pizza.html">deep dish pizza</a> that we love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But sometimes, you want a really good traditional crust pizza. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well, we found it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And it is <i>fantastic</i>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You must plan ahead though, because the dough is <i>a-ma-zing</i> if you let it set a full day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So make this dough tomorrow so you can have pizza on Friday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Traditional Pizza Crust</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">adapted</span> from <a href="http://via313.com/">VIA 313</a></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5¼ c bread flour </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 t yeast</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 c lukewarm water (90-100 degrees F)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 T salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 T olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 t sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Extra flour and olive oil for kneading and storing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In the bowl of stand mixer with a bread hook or just a large bowl, combine the yeast and flour.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dissolve the salt and sugar in the water, then add the oil.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Add the water
mixture to the machine and turn it to low speed for kneading.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Knead on low speed
for about 5 minutes, or by hand, adding a tablespoon of flour or so if
necessary to make a soft, smooth, non-sticky dough.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Coat mixing bowl and dough lightly in oil, cover, and store in the fridge overnight.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 hour before you plan to bake pizza, divide into 5 equal balls, place on a tray, and cover.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When ready to shape,
sprinkle a countertop with flour and put a dough ball down. Form a crust
around the edge, then gently press out the center. Use your knuckles
and a gently stretching movement to form the pizza crust.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Lay on a well-floured pizza peel or cardboard square and dress the pizza.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Brush crust with a little olive oil.</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Transfer it into a
preheated oven (500-600 degrees F) onto a preheated stone or cast iron
skillet and bake 5-10 minutes until brown and bubbly.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Remove and cool on a cutting board for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here is a video VIA-313 made showing how to make the pizza crust. It is helpful to watch to get the technique down on shaping the dough. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(FYI, there is a bit of crass language.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pizza Sauce</span><br />6oz tomato paste<br />1 c water<br />3 T olive oil<br />2 cloves garlic, minced<br />salt<br />pepper<br />1/2 T oregano<br />1/2 T basil<br />1/2 t rosemary<br /><br />Combine well.
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'Tis the season for my favorite Christmas treat</div>
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--Pecan Tassies-- </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This year I decided to add cranberries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I think it was a good decision.</span></div>
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Pecan Tassies<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">-crust- </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3 oz cream cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 c flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">beat butter and cream cheese until well mixed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">add flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">roll into nickle-sized balls and press into mini muffin tins</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">bake at 350 for 10 min</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">-Filling-</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 egg</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3/4 c brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 T melted butter </span></div>
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1/2 c chopped pecans</div>
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24 cranberries</div>
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combine all ingredients</div>
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fill par baked crusts and make sure each has a cranberry in it</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">bake for 12-15 min until golden brown</span></div>
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makes 24 tassies</div>
Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-28925938370254968432012-11-07T14:15:00.000-08:002012-11-07T14:15:02.555-08:00Onion Rings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b> </b>Here's our favorite onion ring recipe. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It reminds us of our most favorite onion rings from </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Micheal's Restaurant back in the day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Onion Rings</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">adapted from Sara Moulton</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span>2 onions</span><span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span>2 c buttermilk</span><span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 c flour</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span>Salt</span><span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span>Pepper</span><span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span>Chili powder</span><span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span>Oil for frying</span></span></span><br />
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Slice onions into 1/4-inch rings. Place in large bowl and cover
with buttermilk. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span>Season flour with salt, pepper, and chili powder. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span>Dredge
onion rings in seasoned flour. Dip again in buttermilk, then again in seasoned
four. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span>Fry in batches, in 350 degree oil for 2 to 3 minutes until golden, giving them a flip. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span>Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with more salt. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span>Let oil come back to temperature before frying next batch</span>. </span></span><br />
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<br />Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-27353603108179713492012-11-07T13:58:00.003-08:002012-11-07T13:59:43.973-08:00Chocolate Sheet Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Here's an old time classic brought into the present by </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">adding a little course sea salt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Oh Yeah.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Chocolate Sheet Cake</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 cup coffee (or water or combo)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3 T cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 c sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 c flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 t baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 t salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c buttermilk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 t vanilla</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">frosting</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6 T butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6 T cream (or milk)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 c sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 c chocolate chips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In a small sauce pan combine butter coconut oil coffee/water, and cocoa and stir until melted.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In the bowl of a mixer whisk the flour and sugar then add the melted butter mixture and beat well.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Next add in the soda, salt, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pour into a greased jelly roll pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 min.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For the frosting, melt butter, cream and sugar and bring to a boil for 30 seconds.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stir until smooth then pour over cake.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sprinkle with course sea salt and nuts.</span><br />
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<br />Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-22720611918074260232012-09-09T18:50:00.001-07:002012-09-09T18:50:56.115-07:00Pizza Pull-Apart Loaf<div style="text-align: center;">
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A pizza version of the <a href="http://house-wifery.blogspot.com/2011/06/bloomin-onion-bread.html">bloomin' onion bread recipe</a>
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Add whatever toppings you like!
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<b>Pizza Pull-Apart Loaf</b>
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1/2 c olive oil<br />
1 T garlic<br />
1 t basil<br />
1 t oregano<br />
1/8 c parmesian<br />
pepparoni<br />
round loaf of bread<br />
2 c mozzarella cheese<br />
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carefully slice loaf into 1/2 inch squares going first in one direction and then the other<br />
mix 1st five ingredients together and drizzle down inside all of the cuts using a spoon to spread it around on the bread<br />
next tuck in 1 c of the cheese into all the cuts followed by your choice of toppings then the remaining cup of cheese<br />
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wrap in foil and bake at 375 for 20 min<br />
unwrap and bake another 5-10<br />
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serve with pizza sauce</div>
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Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570798151608708650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233518037114687845.post-32471943100077120122012-08-24T08:05:00.003-07:002012-08-24T08:06:04.865-07:00Yakisoba Noodles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my knock-off version of Costco's Yakisoba noodles. </div>
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We thought it turned out really quite similar. </div>
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The recipe below serves about 10-12. I would go ahead and make the whole thing and then freeze half of it for another time. </div>
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It reheats well, and anyway, that's how it comes from Costco :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Yakisoba Noodles </b></span></div>
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chicken </div>
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1 16oz pkg of spaghetti noodles </div>
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veggies for stir frying</div>
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- sauce- </div>
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1/2 c soy sauce </div>
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2 T rice wine</div>
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2 T black vinegar </div>
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1 T seasame oil </div>
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2 T honey </div>
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2 T grated fresh ginger </div>
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-directions- </div>
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cook noodles according to package directions
drain and rinse with cold water. </div>
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cook chicken. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I used 6 thighs, but breasts work too) </span></div>
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steam or cook veggies. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I picked up two small packages of frozen stir fry veggies at Wal-mart)</span></div>
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make the sauce by combining all the ingredients. </div>
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oil the pan with a tablespoon of oil then add half of your noodles and drizzle with half of your sauce. </div>
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cook about 5 min until they start to look darker and dryer.
repeat with other half of noodles. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">cold chocolate cake </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">with whipped ganache filling </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">covered in ganache.....need i say more?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate Cake</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">adapted from <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/beattys-chocolate-cake-recipe/index.html">Ina Garten</a></span></div>
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1 3/4 c flour</div>
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1 c sugar</div>
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3/4 c cocoa powder</div>
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2 t baking soda</div>
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1 c buttermilk, shaken</div>
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1/2 c oil</div>
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2 eggs, room temp</div>
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1 t vanilla</div>
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1 c hot coffee</div>
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1/2 c cream</div>
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1/2 c chocolate chips</div>
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1 1/2 c cream</div>
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1 1/2 c chocolate chips </div>
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butter two
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pour into the prepared pans and
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store in fridge until ready to assemble. can be done a day ahead of time.</div>
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heat 2 cups of cream in a sauce pan until almost a simmer.</div>
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in two small bowls, measure out 1/2 c chocolate chips in one, and 1 1/2 chips in another.</div>
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once cream is heated, pour 1/2 c of cream into the 1/2c chips, and the rest into the 1 1/2c chips.</div>
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let chips melt for about 30 seconds, then stir both until combined and all the chocolate has melted.</div>
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for the frosting, stir until it cools down and is thick enough to stick to the cake and not run off. you may need to place in the fridge for a few minutes.but dont let it harden too much or you'll have fudge...really yummy fudge, but not what we are going for here!</div>
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pour it all on to the top of the cake and gently help it run down the sides by smoothing with an off-set spatula.</div>
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Cleaning is NOT my forte. I wish I was the type that loved to clean, but I'm not. My energy goes into getting creative, doing a project, or making a meal, and then......ppphhhhhhttttttttttttt <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(that's the sound of air being let out of a balloon)</span> I have NO energy or desire to clean up my messes or my kids messes by the end of the day. I would much rather leave it and tackle it the next morning with that new mercy I've been promised.</div>
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I know<span style="font-size: x-small;">(believe me, I know)</span> the house just can't function that way. The next morning provides it's own messes and before you know it it is Saturday and the house is a disaster! I don't like living that way, and it is my job to provide a home that is welcoming and livable. So to trick myself into discipline on those areas that always sneak by me throughout the day, I created the above checklist.</div>
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I print it out and slip it into a page protector. I fill out the calendar, to do list, and meal plan at the beginning of the week with a dry erase marker and then leave it on the kitchen counter so it is easily accessible and seen by all who want to keep me accountable : ) kids are great at that!</div>
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The other items are to be checked off. Each time I drink a glass of water, I fill in a water drop. I keep an 8 oz cup right by my sheet. It is easier for me to drink one small cup at a time, than to fill a big water bottle with a day's worth of water in it and feel overwhelmed.</div>
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The Bible, prayer, and exercise section just gets filled in once they are done. Sometimes all it takes is the idea that "I get to fill in the circle and complete my chart!" or " I don't want exercise to be the only blank not filled out so I better just do it!" to help me complete my tasks when I thought I had no energy. Because really, for me, it's just getting started. Once I actually start something, I'm good. I do it. It's the thought of not knowing where or how to start that throws me into a tailspin.</div>
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For the cleaning section I split up the main household chores into a few each day. This way I am not overwhelmed, it is easily doable in a few 15 min spurts, and the whole house gets touched at least once a week. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When I stick to this chart, it really helps and I see a difference and that is enough to keep me going. When I have a bad day/week, so what! I try again the next day. When you do a little each day, and stick with it for one week, you'll be surprised how much easier it is the next week. And when you see how much better things function when everything is clean and orderly, it's easier for me to go against my former cleaning habits and clean as I go rather than leave a mess for the end of the day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I know everyone's house and schedules are different and that this exact chart wont work for you, but I'd encourage you to make your own and give it a shot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The other day I really wanted to cook something with bok choy in it. So after searching the interweb, I came across this recipe that looked super good. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Besides the bok choy it has udon noodles, <span style="font-size: x-small;">which is another item I had been wanting to cook</span>, sausage, sesame oil, and broth. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Turns out, it was a winner! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Everyone loved it and asked for seconds and thirds. We had to cut them off when they asked for fourths. Looks like there is only one serving left in the fridge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'll have to distract them with something else when it's time to eat :)</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Tan Tan Udon</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">adapted from <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2011/03/tan-tan-udon-for-japan/">taste with the eyes </a></span></div>
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1 lb all natural sausage (as spicy as you like it)</div>
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2 T sesame oil</div>
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1 t chili paste (i used a red curry paste)</div>
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1 T garlic, minced </div>
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1/2 c chives, chopped</div>
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32 oz chicken broth</div>
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1 c cream</div>
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1 c milk</div>
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trim off the stalks from the bok choy and cut into ribbons. <span style="font-size: x-small;">these will really cook down, so you will want a lot. I probably had about 5 cups cut up.</span></div>
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drain and place in an ice water bath to shock. once cooled, drain again and set aside. </div>
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meanwhile, brown sausage and once cooked through add sesame oil, chili paste, garlic, and chives.</div>
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cook udon noodles according to package. everyone loves the noodles, so cook a lot!</div>
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ladle the hot soup over and dig in!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Well, as you may have noticed, I have had time to get back to posting on my blog and the reason is that our school year is done! Yeah! We survived our first year homeschooling! And let me say that God was so good to us this year in so many ways!</span><br />
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First of all, He was good to us in moving us towards homeschooling last year. Our past school underwent some changes and caused us to look for other options which led us to discovering Classical Conversations which is a homeschooling co-op that meets once a week and uses classical education methods (more on that later). We have had a great year at our co-op. The families involved are all amazing and kind. The kids made many new friends. And the weekly classroom experience and accountability is what we needed especially during this transitional year for us.</div>
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Also, God was good in having us home school this year because next year Tony is going to seminary! We will be going through many changes this upcoming year - <span style="font-size: x-small;">including leaving our current church :(</span> - and it is nice to have a year of home school behind us and new friends made so something will be consistent for the kids this next year. </div>
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Another kindness God has given us this past year is to teach us about classical education. I had never heard of classical education before and I am still learning, but what I have experienced and seen in the kids this past year is truly amazing! The short version on classical education is that it is broken down into three stages of learning:</div>
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1. grammar - memorizing facts of each subject. The subjects we studied this year were U.S History, anatomy and chemistry for science, U.S. geography, English, Latin, math, Bible, art, and music.</div>
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2. dialect - discovering how the facts relate. In this stage Evan studied english grammar, sentence diagramming, and writing. </div>
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3. rhetoric - applying the facts. here the students learn how to express their findings in clear, persuasive, eloquent ways to others.</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">For those interested in a more thorough explanation of classical education, I would recommend this <a href="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/classical-education/">article</a>.</span></div>
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Finally, I am so thankful for all of the knowledge we have learned this year. And by we, I mean me as well! The kids truly are sponges at this age and not only learned, but <i>retained</i> so much information through classical education. And I am enjoying re-learning along with them. Who knew sentence diagramming and Latin could be so fun?!</div>
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Thanks to all who prayed for us this year. Please continue to pray as we head into a new chapter of life next fall with <i>all</i> of us in school.</div>
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