Earlier this month we were able to take a trip to my favorite place on earth----Disneyland.Yes, it really is my favorite place on earth and I could talk about why for hours and hours. However, that is not what this post is about.Today's post is about this, my favorite photo from the vacation.It's a photo of my dad taking a picture of my Grace.I don't know if any of you will know what I am asking when I say, "Do you ever take pictures with your heart---when you see something that you want to ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking—It’s Time to Bring Back the Experiment
This is a pile of the clothing that I wore the other day---all day---around the house and out in public. And I wore it all together and all at the same time. What was I thinking!!!! It wasn't until I had a visitor drop by the house (which was covered in laundry in various stages of being folded) that I realized how bad I had let things get. Since having baby Ruth almost 3 months ago we've had a lot going on. Everything from return visits to the doctor and hospital dealing with complications ... View the Post
Art of Homemaking—“North by Northwest”
Me: Knock KnockThe Boys: Who's there?Me: BannanaThe Boys: Bannana whoMe: Knock KnockThe Boys: Who's there?Me: BannanaThe Boys: We've heard this one before...And that's how our photo shoot started. With our two oldest boys, who are sassy, and silly, and who didn't plan on having any fun with their mothers out taking pictures of them. But then out came a blow up bed in a field...and the newspapers...and the laughing. And our skeptical boys did what they do best---played. I planned on writing some ... View the Post
Art of Homemaking—Back to School
When it comes to back to school, this is what we want our little ones to know everyday...... "Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. " --Christopher Robin to Pooh ~ A.A. Milne and if you haven't voted yet this weekend.....go HERE. And to those of you that have. A sincere thanks. ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking—Feeding Infants
Ok, I have to tell you that this chapter really made me laugh. We have come such a long way in feeding infants. It's a wonder our parents or grandparents ever survived isn't it? Or then again, maybe we are the crazy ones?Everyone has their own opinions......As for the older infant....I need to make some homemade tomato juice....:) You'll see why in a minute.According to The New Settlement Cookbook, 1954:Infant Feeding"When the bottle-fed newborn baby leaves the hospital nursery, the hospital ... View the Post
Art of Homemaking—Household Rules from 1954
Chapter 2 of our little gem of a cookbook is all about Household Rules. I will share a few ones that I loved best.Kitchen RulesAlways wear wash dress or apron. (I wish I followed this more often...I hate staining my clothes....)Always wash hands before beginning work.Have hand towels for drying hands.Be sure that dish towels are clean and dry.Be careful in the handling of food. Keep all untensils clean; sanitation is most important.Work spaces whould be kept clean. Rinse all utensils after ... View the Post
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