Today Catholics commemorate the day Mary was conceived in her mother Anne’s womb. We believe she was set aside by God to be the mother of His Son since her very conception, and that as the vessel for the God made man, she was preserved from any stain of sin so that she would be [...]
Entries from December 8th, 2009
Advent Daily Dose: The Immaculate Conception was God’s Gift to Us
December 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Prayerful Kitchen
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Katie’s Gadget Wish List to Give and Receive this Christmas
December 8th, 2009 · 15 Comments · What to Buy
You have figured out the importance of keeping a running wish list file in your computer, right? After each gift-giving holiday, update it with deletions, and when your fancy is struck, collect your “wishes” in one place so that you’re ready to procure the list when requested by family members for birthdays or Christmas. I [...]
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Healthy Holiday Desserts: 100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
December 8th, 2009 · 38 Comments · Recipes, Upgraded Nutrition
I don’t understand it, but I’m going to embrace it! I have finally made proper chocolate chip cookies, a feat I have been unable to do since getting married. They’re even healthy with 100% whole wheat flour. It was like a curse – no matter what troubleshooting I did or how I fidgeted with the [...]
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Monday Mission: Repurpose Kitchen Containers
December 7th, 2009 · 50 Comments · Avoiding Waste, Frugality, Monday Missions
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to throw away and recycle fewer items from your kitchen by repurposing kitchen containers for other uses around the house. Impact Ratings: Level of Commitment: Baby Steps The best part about this mission? It saves money AND the Earth, and it keeps you humble when everything isn’t [...]
Tags: Decreasing Disposables in December·glass containers·reducing waste·repurposing·reuse·toy storage
Advent Daily Dose: What does “Advent” Mean?
December 7th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Prayerful Kitchen
I’ve always wondered about the connection between the color purple being the Church color for both Advent and Lent. The two seasons seem like complete opposites to me, Advent being a time of joyful anticipation and Lent being a sorrowful, sacrificial time. I found my answer in a lovely old book published in 1956, The [...]
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Decreasing Disposables in December
December 7th, 2009 · 9 Comments · Avoiding Waste
“Can you recycle this here?” (Holding up a massive can from gravy) “I could recycle, but just throw it away.” [conversation between two aunts overheard at family Thanksgiving ] Me? I couldn’t even throw away the two graham crackers left on the plate with my appetizer dip and felt totally guilty using a new plastic [...]
Advent Daily Dose: Clean Out Your Heart for the Light of Christ
December 4th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Prayerful Kitchen
I’m realizing I’m forgetting to even put some of the Christmas prep tasks on my “to-do” list, which is okay in the scheme of Advent. I just hope I don’t forget them entirely and show up to family Christmas without a gift for someone! Here are the last few “busy prayer” topics to keep you [...]
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