Well, it worked!
Over a year ago I wrote about our family going Vegan for my husband’s health in this post Accidental Vegan (Sshh don’t tell anyone!). We went “full on” Vegan. This was a challenge as we were on our way to Durham, NC to visit our son and DIL, and then on to Orlando, FL in […]
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Vegan Tortilla Chips (whole food plant based NO OIL)
The vegan journey begins…. My husband loves something “crunchy” as a snack and with meals. His favorites are; tortilla chips, pita chips and of course potato chips. I needed to come up with an oil-free vegan alternative. Many of the recipe books call for “oil free” tortillas, but never mention a brand or where to […]
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Accidental Vegan (Shhh, don’t tell anyone!)
After our 3 wonderful years enjoying Texas and all the wonderful cuts of beef she has to offer, our blood work is proof that too much of anything is not a good thing! My husband and I recently had our annual physicals (although for me it is more like every tens years) His doctor wanted […]
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Instant Pot “no-strain” Yogurt
I recently switched from using my “old school” yogurt maker to using my Instant Pot (IP) for yogurt. I had read about the various ways to make it with the IP, but they all seems so laborious! The old makers are GREAT and SUPER easy, so I decided to try the same method with my […]
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Silicone Bakeware
I have decided to showcase items I find that really change things for me. I recently had some time to kill while waiting for my daughters’ Bible study to finish and decided to stop in at Sur La Table. I usually only window shop here. As I mentioned in my post “The Frugal Homemaker” I […]
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Awesome Laundry Soap (almost free)
When I say almost free, I’m talking $1.30 for 3.25 gallons. Compared to the Tide Pods I’ve bought and even the budget stuff they carry at my local Winco, the cost is miniscule!!! NOTE: I do have a high efficiency washer and haven’t had a problem with build up, but you must decide if this […]
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The Frugal Homemaker
…Back after a long move (HI to TX) and hiatus! Frugal: characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources Homemaker: one who manages a household especially as a spouse and parent I guess these are the two best words to describe what I will be doing with you throughout this journey. I love […]
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8 Months later……..
Wow! Last time I wrote was June 2013! Two of our daughters had just arrived from the Philippines and I was starting their schooling! 8 months have past like lightning! The girls now speak English and school has finally reached a new level! Our first goals were to welcome them to the family and introduce […]
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Girls finally home!
Although our boys weren’t available for the pic, these are the daughters that we homeschool. This picture was taken 1 week after there arrival to Hawaii from the Philippines. The youngest in the middle (Gracie) arrived 2 1/2 years earlier from the Philippines as well. Â School began June 3 in the Philippines so we decided […]
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Our Homeschool Journey…..
I have been homeschooling Gracie for almost 2 years now, and thought I would share some of the things that are working (and occasionally some things that aren’t). I taught in a Christian elementary school for 9 years know the value of Bible memory work so this is where I’ve decided to begin our journey. […]
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Faithful in the Little Things 