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Back Issues Times TwoBack Pain Relief
March 5, 2013
Heather L
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Back Issues Times Two

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It’s no secret that D has had a lot of back issues over the past few years – basically since his last deployment. The 2 back surgeries took their toll, but at least he’s doing better. The pain is still there, but it’s generally on a decent level. (The pain will, most likely, never go away completely. It’s the nature of the beast so to speak.) He’s still working on getting back into form to be able to have better endurance and strength. His muscles just aren’t what they were prior to the surgeries. Building them back up takes time…

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Romanesco – The Alien VegetableRomanesco
March 4, 2013
Heather L
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Romanesco – The Alien Vegetable

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

Our organic Bountiful Baskets order for 3/2/13 was filled with all kinds of goodies this week including Romanesco, Leaf Lettuce, Baby Broccoli, Cilantro, Celery, Red Potatoes, Red Swiss Chard, Bananas, Apples, Mangoes, Grapefruit, and Blueberries. Now, I’ve never cooked Romanesco, but I read that is was kind of like cauliflower, so I started throwing together a variety of items from the basket this week as well as a few leftovers from last week. I used the red potatoes, brussels sprouts, garlic, Romanesco to create a very healthy dish. The creation looked quite green, but it tasted delicious. Romanesco is rich…

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The Ecology BookThe Ecology Book
March 4, 2013
Heather L
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The Ecology Book

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The Ecology Book Description: Study the relationship between living organisms and our place in God’s wondrous creation! Learn important words and concepts from different habitats around the world to mutual symbiosis as a product of the relational character of God. Designed with a multi-age level format especially for homeschool educational programs. Examine influential Scientists and their work, more fully understand practical aspects of stewardship, and investigate ecological connections in creation! About the Authors Tom Hennigan was educated in the public school system and was inundated with the evolutionary belief that we could explain all life without God. Through high school and into…

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Sauteed Brussels Sproutssauteed brussels sprouts
March 1, 2013
Heather L
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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

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We received a bunch of fresh, organic Brussels Sprouts in our Bountiful Baskets order on Saturday, so I needed to come up with a tasty way to use them. Me? I love Brussels Sprouts. Munchkin doesn’t like them at all. D pretty much only likes them when they are roasted, but he’s still not a huge fan. I decided to do something a little different with them rather than halving them and roasting them. I started out by cutting the base off the sprouts and then removing the outer leaves. After they were washed, I sliced them instead of cutting…

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Fool Moon Rising by Kristi and T. Lively FluhartyFull Moon Rising
March 1, 2013
Heather L
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Fool Moon Rising by Kristi and T. Lively Fluharty

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Fool Moon Rising Book Description: This rhyming, rollicking tale tells of a crime of cosmic proportions: the moon, blinded by pride, fails to see the true source of his abilities-the light provided by the sun. He boasts of his ability to shine, to change shape throughout each month, and to swell the tides. One day, overwhelmed by a piercing ray of sunshine, the moon repents of his pride and changes his ways, and from that point on he is happy to reflect the sun’s light. This beautifully illustrated book introduces the concept of humility to children. Readers will be reminded…

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