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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.

December 19, 2010
Heather L
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Mary Did You Know?

Posted in Christian Life, and Holidays

Can you imagine angels coming and talking to you?  Can you imagine being a young, unwed woman who just found out that you are going to be giving birth to the prophesied Messiah?  Mary had probably heard about the Messiah’s coming all of her life, but never, even in her wildest dreams, could she have imagined that she would be the mother of the Messiah.  Even though she was, most likely, overwhelmed by the thought of giving birth as an unwed mother and being the mother of the Savior of her people, she gracefully accepted the Lord’s will for her…

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December 19, 2010
Heather L
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Gluten Free Reindeer Chow

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

Thanks to Chex now being gluten free, we are able to once again enjoy this fun treat.  This sweet treat is not only delicious, but it’s also fun for the kids to make. Gluten Free Reindeer Chow Recipe Ingredients: 1 8oz. bag of gluten free pretzels 2 cups M&Ms 5 cups rice chex 4 cups corn chex 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar Directions: Place cereal in a large mixing bowl. Put butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high…

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December 18, 2010
Heather L
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Review: Artisan Bakeware by Emerson Creek

Posted in Reviews

Emerson Creek Pottery, established in 1977, is located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.  They specialize in hand crafted, hand painted pottery that is formed from clay onsite.  The artists do not use any stencils, so each piece is unique.  The beautiful brush strokes create lovely patterns.  After painting, the pieces are fired in a gas kiln.  All pieces are both dishwasher and microwave safe.  They are free from lead and ovenproof. I received this beautiful Creeping Thyme pattern unglazed small loaf pan from their Artisan line of pottery.  The 3″ X 5″ X 3″ loaf pan is…

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December 17, 2010
Heather L
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Gluten Free Multi-Grain Cinnamon Rolls

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

I surprised both D and Munchkin today with a delicious pan of gluten free cinnamon rolls.  These are a special treat because I don’t make them that often.  D asked me to try to make some cinnamon rolls based upon my current multi-grain sandwich bread recipe as he really likes that bread.  I tweaked things a little and came up with this recipe.  It was a hit, and it wasn’t that difficult to make. Gluten Free Multi-Grain Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Dough Ingredients: 1/4 C Teff flour 1/4 C Brown Rice flour 1/4 C Amaranth flour 3/4 C Potato starch 1…

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December 16, 2010
Heather L
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Silent Monks Sing Hallelujah Chorus

Posted in Blogging, and Fun

Many times, holiday bliss is simply laughter and fun.  My stepmom sent me this youtube video yesterday, and it cracked me up.  I thought I would share the Silent Monks Sing the Hallelujah Chorus… Yes, this video is rather funny, but it also took a good bit of practice for these guys to pull this together.  Don’t you think? Sometimes, this time of year can get a little stressful.  Make sure that you’re finding time each day to laugh and enjoy the simple moments in life.  Don’t get so caught up in the “stuff” that you forget about the people…

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