• Recipes,  Uncategorized,  Veggies

    Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic and Parmesan (Featuring Recipe and Video)

    If you don’t yet like cauliflower, give it one more try!  I love this super easy recipe, and truthfully feel like I’m indulging in a food that should otherwise be off limits for those who are watching their weight. Whenever I’m craving french fries…this is sure to satisfy.  Some people have even dipped their roasted cauliflower in ketchup….But, I’m not about to smother mine in ketchup….I love it just the way it is!     How to make garlic roasted cauliflower (Video)  Amazon Tidbits… Food Topics by Other Christian Bloggers…. The Family Meal: Sweet Garlic Chicken and Potatoes Other resources from on the web… Healthy Comfort: Low-Cal Cheddar-Cauliflower Soup FitSugar.com,…

  • Cooking,  Desserts,  Kitchen Tips,  Recipes,  Snacks & Dips,  Uncategorized

    Baking Alert — Oatmeal Cream Pies and Very Good Granola Bars (Recipes)

    I have sort of a country style kitchen…and so I prefer owning my old-fashioned stove….but the downside is that I do NOT get to bake in the summer time because my oven is very slow baking and it heats my entire house by the time I’m finished.   Thankfully, I have a nice big toaster oven on my back porch that I bake smaller item in during the summer months.  AND, by having it on the back porch, it keeps the heat out of my house. Anyway, on to the topic of baking…two ladies have featured a couple of new recipes this week that I want to share… Dessert of…

  • Family Corner,  Personal Talk,  Time Management,  To Do List,  Uncategorized

    Do You Need More Time? 5 Tips for Using your Time More Efficiently

    To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:  ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV) Time is precious.  Time is valuable.  You can’t regain time once it’s gone. As women we have many responsibilities to maintain, so we must manage our time well. Here’s five tips for using your time more efficiently: 1. Ask God for Wisdom. We need wisdom on how to manage our household, our kids, our daily schedule.  Start your day in Bible reading and prayer.  Ask God for more wisdom.  The Bible says we just have to ask for it. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God,…

  • Miscellaneous,  Organizing,  Uncategorized

    How to Organize Stuff that's Leaving Your House (Video)

    Look at this picture….If only I could get this organized!![/caption] I don’t know about you, but I have to constantly be on alert of how much clutter we’re accumulating… especially after the Christmas holidays.  As you know, it can get even worse.  So, I always have a “donation” bag or box that I’m filling up on a routine basis. I found this nifty video on organizing stuff that you plan for leaving your house…. Organize items such as:  donations, returns, stuff to sell, stuff you borrowed, etc. Related Posts by other Christian Bloggers… Downsizing   ]]>

  • Pets,  Uncategorized

    How to Protect Your Pets from Common House and Garden Hazards

    Does your cat like chewing on grass-like houseplants? Does your dog like snacking on “people food”? Does your pet bird likes being in the kitchen with you? Be aware that all of these situations and many more can set the stage for poisoning, injuring, or even killing a pet. Here’s some tips on protecting your pet against common hazards in the house and garden: Garden Area – Ponds Water features are a popular addition to many gardens and yards. However, dogs and cats should not be allowed near the ponds. They might lick up water that is contaminated with pond chemicals or fish food, and a puppy or kitten could…