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Author: Heather L

I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.

February 25, 2011
Heather L
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Praising God in Everything

Posted in Family, and Photography

Project 365 – #056 I know that my encouraging word post concerned several people, so I wanted to make sure that everyone knows that we’re doing okay.  Yes, it’s been a crazy month here.  Yes, there have been several very frustrating days.  Illness for extended periods of time is conducive to frayed nerves and lack of patience.  I think the extra concern about us stems from the fact that I don’t normally focus on the negative aspects of life.  Why?  Honestly, because I try not to dwell on the bad as that doesn’t lend itself to any good. Sometimes, it’s…

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February 25, 2011
Heather L
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Learning Math Facts with MathRider

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Having a solid foundation on math basics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is critical for kids to have success in math at all levels.  While regular drills are great, kids tend to do better when they can have fun while they are learning. MathRider allows students to learn their math facts in a fun interactive environment designed to capture their attention and make them want to continue learning.  Practice sessions allow students to get a better grasp on concepts before they begin their quests.  The game adjusts the skill level as the child shows improvement, so the child can…

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February 24, 2011
Heather L
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Polymer Gifts for Friends

Posted in Homemaking, and Photography

Project 365 – #055 For Valentine’s Day this year, Munchkin decided that she wanted to make something special for her friends.  Seeing how she was having so much fun with the polymer clay roses, she decided to keep with the polymer clay theme. She created some crazy creatures (notice the heart in it’s mouth) and these lovely heart necklaces.  I just adore her creativity. My favorite part is that she did this all on her own.  The only role I played in her creation was baking the clay pieces.  While I very much enjoy doing things with her, I’ve found…

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February 24, 2011
Heather L
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Healthy Lunches with Packit Giveaway!

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We usually take our meals with us when we’re out and about.  Since we’re gluten free, it’s easier to have food with us instead of trying to find “safe” food to eat.  That doesn’t mean that we never eat out, but that’s the exception, not the norm for us.  One of the difficulties that we’ve found with taking certain foods (cheese, yogurt, meat) is keeping the foods cold.  Ice makes the foods less than desirable.  Ice packs tend to thaw a little too fast especially in the summer. I combat this issue by using more ice packs in the cooler…

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February 23, 2011
Heather L
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Gluten Free Granola

Posted in Gluten Free, Homemaking, and Photography

Project 365 – #054 Hearty Gluten Free Granola Recipe Ingredients: 1 C brown sugar 1 C coconut oil 1 C honey 2 Tbsp cinnamon 3 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract 13 C gluten free oats 2 1/2 C raisins 1 C chopped walnuts 1 C sliced almonds 1 C hulled sunflower seeds 1/2 C flax seeds Directions: Mix brown sugar, oil, and honey in a small saucepan bringing to a low boil.  Once boiling, remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Pour sugar mixture over gluten free oats in a large bowl. Mix until…

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