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November 18, 2010
Heather L
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Gratitude Tree

Posted in Holidays

Each year, we try to make up a different Gratitude Tree. It helps us really focus on being thankful throughout the month of November. Sometimes, when the preparations for the holidays begin, we start to lose focus on what Thanksgiving is all about. Stress and frustration begins to creep in while tempers at times flare. Instead of having a grateful, servant’s heart, we start to focus on “what about me”. This year, I created a tree and leaves from scrapbook paper. Munchkin, D, and I have been writing all of the things for which we are grateful. Our once bare…

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November 18, 2010
Heather L
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Review and Giveaway: Tropical Traditions Laundry Detergent

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Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent I am very particular about laundry detergent around our house. We have sensitive skin, and we’re sensitive to strong smells.  I admit that I was a bit hesitant to try out the powdered laundry detergent from Tropical Traditions even though it stated that it was free from dyes, perfumes, fillers or phosphates. I prefer to use non-toxic laundry detergents, and this fit the bill. I decided to give it a try. Sometimes the eco-friendly laundry detergents don’t get clothes quite as clean as normal detergents, so that was a bit of a concern. Thankfully, the…

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November 17, 2010
Heather L
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Water in the Desert

Posted in Christian Life, and Holidays

While we were out exploring a new area, we came across some water in the desert.  Because this area is so dry, water is very precious.  We could see all different signs of life in the area.  Animal tracks were everywhere.  This unexpected water in the desert was an oasis for animals traveling through and living in the area. Waters in the Wilderness and Rivers in the Desert Do not remember former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make…

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November 17, 2010
Heather L
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Review: The Summit

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the Summit: Faith Beyond Everest’s Death Zone From the Back of the Book: It’s one of the greatest challenges one can face on Earth; an ascent to the top of the world on the slopes of Mount Everest. Eric Alexander experienced grace and a faith-empowering journey he will never forget as part of a record-setting team in May 2001, scaling the heights of Everest with his friend, blind climber Erik Weinhenmayer. Experience some of the most dangerous locations in the world, including abject terror on Amadablam, a blind ski descent of Russia’s Mount Elbrus, and up Kilimanjaro in Africa with…

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