tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62403667287986039892024-03-14T04:25:33.731-07:00Mrs. Rabbit's MusingsPonderings of a mother of manyNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-34874708962604296722014-04-15T16:23:00.002-07:002014-04-15T17:13:01.358-07:00Chestnut Goji Muffins - Gluten Free and Vegan!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Sometimes when you have allergies you just crave, well, normal. You know, not something that taste just ok . You want something that taste like "real" food taste. Well I'm so happy because I made a muffin that actually looks like a muffin and has... taste! They were a hit here, and I sure wish I had double the batch - but then again, I don't think I have much luck when I double things so its probably best I didn't. So to celebrate the fact that these things looked real, I took their picture. Aren't they cute. AND you can actually see them over the edge of the muffin paper instead of sitting under the edge like a small hockey puck. Ain't life grand!</div>
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Chestnut Goji Muffins</div>
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1 cup orange juice</div>
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2 cups Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free Flour Blend</div>
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Preheat oven to 350. Combine flax eggs ( those should sit until they thicken some by the way) with sugar and mix a bit. Now add the liquids (oj, oil, vanilla) and mix those up as well. Now in another bowl combine all the dry ingredients(you can put the berries at this point too if you want), add to the wet and stir just until combined. The wonderful thing about vegan baking is you can give it a taste and see if you want to add anything else. Gotta love that. We're all ready for the muffin tins now. Once its in, sprinkle it with a mix of sugar, cinnamon, and a bit of cardamon. Put those puppies in the oven and cook them for about 30 - 35 minutes and Voila you now have a yummy muffin! Oh La La Mon Ami il magnifique! ( that means boy thats tastier than warm tater tots in December when the sun don't shine - in French. In case you didn't know.)</div>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-90880212241882019852014-04-11T17:38:00.002-07:002014-04-11T17:38:19.517-07:00Are you eating for Spring?<br />
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Winter is beginning to dissipate and springs beauty is beginning to burst forth. Its time to put aside those heavy winter dishes for some lighter fare! According to Ayurveda (the ancient form of medicine in India) spring is the time of year when the toxins we have accumulated in our bodies begin to be released. These toxins are eliminated through our channels, which in modern medicine can be compared to your different systems: digestive, circulatory, and respiratory. If these things are blocked the toxins can't escape So be sure your bowels are moving at the very least once a day to get those toxins out!<br />
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According to Todd Caldecott, author of the book <i>Food as Medicine </i> a spring diet should include leaner proteins, cereals, grains, legumes, and especially foods with bitter, pungent, and astringent flavors. These flavors help move toxins out of your body in ways such as stimulating blood flow to the digestive tract and opening up the channels. So grab some turmeric and sprinkle it on your chicken with some rosemary, thyme and oregano, have a side of dandelion greens and maybe some lentils and you'll be on the road to helping your body detox!<br />
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<i>Please note I am not a doctor and I don't play one on TV. (heck I don't even have TV) Post such as this are written for the sole purpose of reminding myself of things I have discovered that I feel are important and noteworthy. Follow any advice at your own risk.</i></div>
Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-33353615662078371662014-04-08T17:52:00.000-07:002014-04-08T17:52:27.939-07:00Changes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Boy how time flies! The winter was a trying one at times, between our oldest setting off on her own, a flu that seemed to last forever, and the decision to buy our first house. Its funny that we have been married 19 years and have never owned our own house! Well thats about to change. Mr. Bouncer has made the decision that its time to retire from the army. Its a little stressful, but I think the right thing to do. With just about a year left we felt it was time to buy a house so all these little ones would have a place to live....so here it is! Nothing in this family goes off without a hitch of course, so this was not the first choice house. The first one had some issues at the inspection and we felt it best to pull out of that one. Of course we would eventually like something more in the country but with the uncertainty of the future job situation we felt a more traditional type home was best. If worst comes to worst, hopefully this house will be easier to sell or rent. So although not exactly our dream home this house is quite nice and will be quite a cozy place I'm sure. For me the fun will be the freedom to do what I want with it. The worst thing about renting and living in military housing is ever time you move you think "if this were my house I would...." Now I can do all those I woulds, well, all the "I woulds" that the budget will allow anyway!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-10169891233389968862014-01-16T13:06:00.001-08:002014-01-16T13:17:00.359-08:00Sister Victoria!! For those of you that don't know, little Ms. Tittlemouse left on January 6 to become a postulant<br />
with the Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas in Phoenix Arizona. We are very proud of her and expect she will do quite well there. Of course we miss her terribly, but won't want her to be anywhere else. Here is a picture of her in her fancy new attire!<br />
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-53080723480220110432013-06-20T18:45:00.002-07:002013-06-20T18:45:32.288-07:00Catching up with PicturesWell I know its been a while - but you know - 8 kids and stuff. I know that there are people out their with more than me who can keep up with blogging and still get dinner on the table and do school and laundry and make beds and....well you get the idea. I on the other hand am not one of those talented ladies!<br />
So, here are some pictures of my cutie pies. Our little lady has grown so big! She had her first birthday in May, my how time flies.<br />
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Ok that's not my little cutie pie - well not the girl anyway. That is the Fierce Bad Rabbit on his birthday. Pirate, you know. Behind him is his made from moving boxes pirate ship. Ahh the wonders of duct tape.</div>
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So I know its summer now but I had to post this. This was our one and only snow storm that we got on PALM SUNDAY. Weird huh.</div>
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Two Boys on the Alter, thank you Lord!</div>
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Well there ya go! A brief overview of the last few months. Lots of fun in a large family!</div>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-75825215708967006572012-12-09T17:36:00.001-08:002012-12-09T17:44:22.088-08:00Sweet InsanityWell things here are crazy everyone, just crazy! We tried to start the GAPS diet this past week - boy is it tough! So after a week of the intro diet we have decided to move on to the full diet. If you have children, and you ever decide to try this diet be sure to do it in the summer when they are not in school. It brings quite a lot of havoc into your life! <br />
So today we were wanting.....something. If you have ever tried a limited diet before you understand what "something" is. Its something that doesn't contain anything you have been eating over and over the past week and it has.....taste. Well faint hearts never create tasty food and so dear friends I have a recipe for those of you who are limited. In honer of the occasion I deem it....<br />
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(because life can be a little nuts)</div>
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Take a scoop of walnuts (like 1/2 cup maybe)</div>
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-26519331746736967842012-11-11T19:12:00.002-08:002012-11-11T19:14:45.257-08:00Picture updatesWell I haven't posted any pictures of my little ones in a while so here they are! Some are a little old, but cute none the less - at least from my perspective!<br />
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-92115108606342006382012-10-28T13:13:00.000-07:002012-10-28T13:58:01.245-07:00Flavors of FallIt's raining here today and it's probably raining where you are too - if you live anywhere on the east coast. Those of you who are suffering, or will soon suffer, from strong winds and heavy rain are in my prayers. In our area, the cool rain is flowing down gently, the trees are turned, and the ground is coated with a thick patchwork of leaves and pine needles. I am snug and cozy in my nice warm house enjoying this lovely fall weather and a good cup of cinnamon milk.<br />
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.Besides being tasty, cinnamon actually has some health benefits. There are actually two types of cinnamon; <em>cinnamomum cassia </em>is what you get in the grocery store and its relative <em>cinnamomum zeylanicum </em>or ceylon cinnamon, which is considered true cinnamon in other parts of the world. Ceylon is said to have a sweeter flavor, although having never tasted it, I cannot confirm that.<br />
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Cinnamon can act as a tonic to the entire body and can reportedly kill a host of bacteria including e-coli, salmonella, staph and asian flu virus. Its medicinal value is mainly in the oil, which has antibacterial and antifungal properties.<br />
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The warming properties of this herb make it good for the cold days ahead. It has been traditionally used to stimulate circulation and as a remedy for digestive problems. It can even be used for aching muscles and other symptoms that come with those winter colds. <br />
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So how can you use it?<br />
Well there is that yummy cinnamon milk that I love to make. The simplicity of the recipe makes it a very attractive and enjoyable recipe that even children like. All you need to do is heat some milk or milk alternative on the stove an put a cinnamon stick or two in the pot. Let it simmer for a while, add some honey and your good to go! (This recipe is from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1885003366/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1885003366&linkCode=as2&tag=mrsrabsmus09-20">Kid's Herb Book, A: For Children of All Ages</a>)
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According to the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0789467836/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0789467836&linkCode=as2&tag=mrsrabsmus09-20">Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Home Reference Guide to 550 Key Herbs with all their Uses as Remedies for Common Ailments</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mrsrabsmus09-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0789467836" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, 20 drops of a tincture of cinnamon in water can be used up to 4 times a day for flatulence, an infusion (a.k.a tea) can be used for colds and flu 1/2 cup 2-3 times a day, the essential oil can be applied to bee stings and 1/4 tsp. of the powder in water can be taken 2-3 times a day for weak digestion. Even simpler, how about adding cinnamon bark to your bath water?<br />
What ever way you use it be sure to take advantage of this wonderful herb - now go eat a cinnamon roll!<br />
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<em>Just remember please, I am not a doctor and I don't even play one on TV . Be sure to check with your doctor before taking anything in medicinal quantities. Also cinnamon is contra-indicated during pregnancy and should be avoided in extremely large doses.</em>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-24925616827152016792012-10-02T06:52:00.000-07:002012-10-02T06:52:00.192-07:00Life in a Nutshell<div align="center">
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-45686821708763756522012-08-27T18:06:00.001-07:002012-08-27T18:53:59.201-07:00A Year of Grace<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We all got up bright and early this morning to begin that daily ritual that comes with this time of year -- school. Yes, here it is again folks, let's see if we can get it right this time, shall we! Maybe, however, you don't have a problem "getting it right," in which case I commend you and bid you adieu, because what follows is not for you!<br />
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This year we have 6 students in this house. Mrs. Tittlemouse is pretty much doing her own thing, as she is starting her senior year with Seton. (yes I said SENIOR year - what happened to that itty bitty baby girl - anyway let's not talk about that because I'll start crying). Last year was....let's just say less than picture perfect. Moving and babies tend to interrupt the best laid plains and mine were..... well.... not in the best laid category to begin with. So with a firm resolve I spent countless hours trying to find a way to get everyone in this house to do their work simultaneously at the same time and still keep my sanity. (Oh, do I still have that?) What, you ask, did my search turn up? <a href="http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/index.php" target="_blank">Tapestry of Grace</a>. <br />
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We needed to pick up history at the renaissance so I bought the written and digital combo for year 2. This program keeps all your students on the same topic with material that is appropriate for their level. Some books are read to everyone, and their are projects that everyone can participate in as well. History is not the only thing covered - art, geography, literature and writing are all included. I am glad that I have both online and print versions. I like to be able to physically hold the schedule, but there are so many components and the online version makes sure you know what resources you can use for each unit. There is so much to this thing it would take forever to explain it all. The best thing is that all the assignments are written out for you and there is a section that teaches mom the material that is covered that week. This is wonderful to me, I can't read every book for every level so this serves as my "cheat sheet" for the week. The only down side is that it isn't Catholic, so there are areas that need to be revamped, that will add some work for us. Using this program for the first time today went very smoothly even though it seemed overwhelming at first. With a little bit of discipline and lots of prayer I think we can make this year work!<br />
Other than Tapestry we are using <a href="http://www.writeathome.com/" target="_blank">Write at Home</a> for Mr. Tortoise. He is starting high school this year and I don't want to be responsible for teaching his writing! The neat thing about Write at Home is that they have a pay-per-paper so if you have just one thing you need looked over they will check it for you.<br />
The younger set also has <a href="http://www.pandiapress.com/?page_id=50" target="_blank">R.E.A.L Science Odyssey</a> Chemistry. This looks really cool - but it was back ordered so we haven't started it yet. We will also be using <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1889209015/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1889209015&linkCode=as2&tag=mrsrabsmus09-20">Simply Grammar: An Illustrated Primer</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mrsrabsmus09-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1889209015" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
for grammar and the new readers will use <a href="http://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/" target="_blank"> All About Reading.</a> We used this last year and we all loved the little zebra puppet that comes in the set. Everyone is using <a href="http://saxonpublishers.hmhco.com/en/sxnm_home.htm" target="_blank">Saxon math.</a><br />
So that is a glimpse into what lies ahead in our school year. We'll read some books, do some math, eat some snacks and pray that everyone gets educated!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-27460701697883332632012-08-09T11:38:00.002-07:002012-08-09T11:42:35.379-07:00Saintly Thoughts to PonderWell I have spent the last 2 weeks engaged in home school websites and catalogs - I'm sure many of you can relate! I <em>almost</em> have our upcoming school year all figured out, and when I do I will be sure to reveal my plans to you!<br />
In the meantime I wanted to post these two quotes that I read in my favorite book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Year-Saints-Approved-Sources/dp/0895553392/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344535382&sr=1-2&keywords=a+year+with+the+saints" target="_blank">A Year with the Saints</a> . If you feel that I may be directing this to someone in particular, you would be right. The person in question, however, would be me! Maybe if I put it here in writing, I will remember it better.<br />
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<em>"Endeavor not to appear singular, but to be so. This is done by leading, in all respects, the common life, doing all things that are enjoined, but with exactness in the time, place, and manner prescribed.</em> <em> We must do common things not in a common matter, but in a manner more sublime and perfect than that in which they are commonly done. This is to appear externally like all the rest and to be interiorly singular, which is a greater virtue and a treasure of merit."</em></div>
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Excellent thoughts while planning our school year!</div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-28435757298879909672012-07-27T17:16:00.003-07:002012-07-27T17:39:38.324-07:00Meatless (and cheap!) MealsI decided to write a post now and then on meatless meals. I'm doing this so I can make myself think that I have great knowledge on what to cook on Fridays for people who have a variety of allergies in their house and have that one day a week that is meatless! After all, coming up with things that don't include wheat, dairy, eggs, peanuts, soy, fish AND meat can be a little challenging!<br />
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<em> So my pithy directions: While your pasta is cooking in one pot, fry onions and garlic in a frying pan. After it has cooked some add the mushrooms and when they are nearly cooked, add the spinach and drained beans. When the spinach is cooked to your liking, add the wine, broth and a scoop of bouillon .(I use Better Than Bouillon, it comes in a jar) Than just taste it and adjust it as you like. Oh, I also added salt, pepper, and basil. Really its the garlic and wine that make it, so go heavy on those, just don't use a sweet wine - yuck. Now just throw it in your pasta and your good to go! Quick, healthy, cheap - what more do you want!</em></div>
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Looking for more allergy friendly recipes? Check out <a href="http://www.cybelepascal.com/allergy-friendly-friday-72712/" target="_blank">Allergy Friendly Friday</a> at Cybele Pascal's website!</div>
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According to the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/BabyCakes-Gluten-Free-Sugar-Free-Recipes-Talked-About/dp/0307408833/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342895104&sr=8-1&keywords=babycakes+cookbook" target="_blank">Babycakes Cookbook</a> you can color your frosting with natural ingredients! Some were obvious, but others were not!<br />
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Well that's about all the pictures I got, sorry! My hands were full of baby and buckets, so it was a little difficult to juggle everything. Hopefully I'll get more when we go back for blueberries!!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-30549894779572008422012-07-14T09:45:00.001-07:002012-07-14T09:46:32.576-07:00PromotionThe Major is no longer Major! He is now Lieutenant Colonel! The promotion ceremony was very nice and everyone treated us so kindly.<br />
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We are so happy that our little one now has a squeaky clean soul..............oh to be a baby!<br />
Tomorrow.......promotion pictures!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-69927769420290730412012-07-12T18:56:00.002-07:002012-07-13T18:28:38.913-07:00I'm still alive!I know it's been forever - but I've been so busy. Having a baby is time consuming! I have lots to share but lets start with the baby pictures shall we!<br />
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Here is the little princess on her birthday. <br />
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Look how wide eyed at only a few days old! Obviously an intelligent baby!<br />
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I've been feeling like my hair was looking a little dull lately. It just seemed flat and monotone. I though about henna, but since I'm not a risk taker I couldn't get myself to do it. I found a nice herbal mix at <a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Beautiful-Hair-Dark" target="_blank">The Bulk Herb Store</a>, but it had henna too, so the chicken side of me said NO! Instead I decided to try a herbal rinse. If you have dark hair you can rinse it after you wash it with a tea made from rosemary or sage. I don't have a good relationship with sage, ( its too reminiscent of stuffed turkey) so I picked rosemary. An added bonus is that it is suppose to help curly hair curl. So every morning I rinsed my hair with a rosemary tea that I let brew over night. After a few days I decided to add a small stick of cinnamon to the mix. This made it smell very nice and added a touch of red. So after a week of rinsing, my hair is slightly darker with red highlights. I don't think anyone would say to me - wow - you colored your hair, but when the light hits it I can see the red and Mr. Bouncer said he thought it looked darker. I suppose if I did it another week it would be even more noticeable, but the chicken in me is going to stop for now!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-78358575238967498982012-03-18T13:03:00.000-07:002012-03-18T13:03:09.587-07:00Home Sweet Home<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Well here we are at last, finally getting settled! Moving in my opinion is so tiring, but this time it was worth the effort. Our new home is very nice with much more personality than our previous house; it has a quaint cottage-like charm. The problem with being in the military is that when you get a new house you think"If this were my house I would...." but since its only temporary one cannot start replacing furniture and whatnot. We military wives must make our furniture fit into all types of houses, so what was once in the living room may be in the dining room after the next move. (which actually is the case this time around!) No matter, be it every so humble, there's no place like home! There are still plenty of boxes to unpack, but the first floor is just about finished which is great! Hopefully soon life will get back to normal. I'm looking forward to planting flowers and herbs in the yard after all the boxes are gone, then things will really be like home!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-48389632920125916902012-02-22T07:14:00.000-08:002012-02-22T07:14:58.492-08:00On the Road Again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscpjWnhybK0_tsZwI1W0qvIZ1ir54rgTNlZNmRlGO42zDKnXuMoCpL-22FSKQCQvZFCCPbhT86hor747IzYWYls_xDSm5SPLxWSg0SaxOR4Z8HAIk26_KgR62wdbl5xLG9GUL5WNJuhdf/s1600/radford-maryville.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscpjWnhybK0_tsZwI1W0qvIZ1ir54rgTNlZNmRlGO42zDKnXuMoCpL-22FSKQCQvZFCCPbhT86hor747IzYWYls_xDSm5SPLxWSg0SaxOR4Z8HAIk26_KgR62wdbl5xLG9GUL5WNJuhdf/s1600/radford-maryville.jpg" /></a></div><br />
It seems that Uncle Sam has decided that it is moving time again for the occupants of this humble home, which is the reason for the lack of posting on this blog. We are making a very quick move, due to the fact that this mama wants to be settled before she gives birth! Call me crazy, but something about going into labor in the midst of unpacking boxes isn't too appealing. So the days here have been busy with sorting and packing and finding a new house. I wish I were one of those really organized women who can pack, blog and still put a 4 course meal on the table...........but I'm not! I'll check in when I can, and in the meantime, I hope everyone has a productive lent!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788074032135738483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240366728798603989.post-36340376973060802622012-02-06T07:52:00.000-08:002012-02-06T07:52:08.310-08:00Easy Winter Moisturizer<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitciA2YCcUqrWn8Fm6zNfvVrJ6Pa9Cixi3WaJZLxns1KeEgxKRqB200cLoUgQWP83tpnMCN5-_4JBGckqck1OWAxt0k0waTOqI5w3jyqEzstd0IxhuSGzRV4FIzxMlrE4Dm_2vuJF2Tujo/s1600/untitled.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitciA2YCcUqrWn8Fm6zNfvVrJ6Pa9Cixi3WaJZLxns1KeEgxKRqB200cLoUgQWP83tpnMCN5-_4JBGckqck1OWAxt0k0waTOqI5w3jyqEzstd0IxhuSGzRV4FIzxMlrE4Dm_2vuJF2Tujo/s320/untitled.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I wanted to tell you about a great moisturizing technique that I have been using successfully this winter. Usually by this point my face is so dry that I have horrible cracks around my mouth.This year I set out to beat it before it beat me!<br />
The first step (after washing my face of course) is a few spritzes of rose water. Rose water helps restore the skins Ph, is antibacterial, and tightens pours. It is also said to calm stress and anxiety....not that I ever have any of that! It helps to hydrate skin, and fight lines and wrinkles. On top of all that it smells wonderful!<br />
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Next I put a nice amount of macadamia nut oil on my face, while the rose water is still damp. Macadamia oil is rich in calcium, B vitamins, and Vitamin E. It also contains the highest amount of palmitoleic acid of any plant. This substance is abundant when our skin is young but decreases with age. The oil is similar to sebum, which means its a lot like your own natural oils. Macadamia nut oil is know to reduce wrinkles and dryness. It has a light texture and is easily absorbed in your skin.<br />
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Usually I only do this at night, but if I have time in the morning I will do it again. It really does absorbs rather quickly and doesn't feel like some other oils when its on your skin. The best thing is compared to those high end moisturisers, this is very inexpensive, as a bottle of oil will last forever if you just use it on your face. You can get both the rose water (look for rose hydrosol) and organic macadamia nut oil from <a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/" target="_blank">Mountain Rose Herbs</a>.<br />
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