“I finally found something that works for you…the look on your face was priceless,” my priest said this afternoon. The outpouring of support, encouragement, and Holy Spirit inspired suggestions was really touching after I rambled on about my poor prayer life a few weeks ago. One faithful reader (or two or three) reminded me of [...]
Entries from November 11th, 2010
Mary and Martha Moment: An Update and Explanation
November 11th, 2010 · 12 Comments · Mary and Martha Moments
Simple Sick Solutions at Green Your Way
November 10th, 2010 · 23 Comments · Green Living, Natural Health
I’m one of those people who really likes to keep it simple. Although I’m totally enjoying playing with the Herbal Nurturing book and have made elderberry syrup, much to my kids’ delight, it took me over a year of wanting to do it before I finally got around to it. I need a few things [...]
Whole Foods for the Holidays: Breads
November 9th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Recipes
As you might imagine, we haven’t done much in the way of breads in the past 6 weeks at our house. (Why?) By much, of course, I mean zero. The only flour-based products I’ve baked have been sourdough crackers and homemade tortillas. Diana at a Little Bit of Spain in Iowa is hosting the Whole [...]
Tags: bread·holidays·party food·soaked grains·Whole Foods for the Holidays·whole grains·whole wheat
Monday Mission: Green and Natural Body Products – Pick One
November 8th, 2010 · 57 Comments · Green Living, Monday Missions, Natural Health
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to find one new natural product to use in your home. This marks Kitchen Stewardship’s first two-week mission, as it’s been some time since I visited this topic and there’s plenty to say. Plus, if you’re anything like me (i.e. slow as molasses) it might take you [...]
Tags: deodorant·green cleaners·lotion·makeup·natural body products·no 'poo·shampoo·teeth·water-based nail polish
Food for Thought: Katie Learns About Gluten
November 5th, 2010 · 80 Comments · Food for Thought, Science of Nutrition
Is gluten good or evil? I’ve received a couple emails just in the past week from opposite sides of the court on this one, and it just demonstrates how controversial and confusing gluten can be. The first asked me if it was a bad thing to add “vital wheat gluten” to whole wheat bread to [...]
Tags: bread·celiac disease·Crohn's Disease·gluten·grains·Inflammatory Bowel Disease·wheat
Free eBook: Thanksgiving Your Way
November 4th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Uncategorized
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, or if you’re always on the lookout for good holiday recipes, decorations, and crafts for kids, have I got a treat for you. I’m honored to be one of 15 bloggers contributing to a free eBook published by Life…Your Way and Mandi Ehman. A few of my favorite fall [...]
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3 Favorite Holiday Food Gifts
November 3rd, 2010 · 17 Comments · Do It Yourself
Ever do the rock candy thing? Since 7th grade Home Economics class (do you love that I actually had the opportunity to take a real Home Ec class before the academic political rigor set in?), I’ve made rock candy every year and shared it for Christmas gifts. The fact that corn syrup is the main [...]
Tags: gifts·holidays·homemade gifts
