On Sunday, I saw that the forecast called for rain on Monday, so I thought I’d make a nice batch of chili to enjoy on our cool rainy day. I got out the dry kidney beans and put them in the crockpot to soak for 12-16 hours. When I soak my beans in the crockpot, I put the crockpot on high for about an hour or so and then turn it off for the remainder of the time. I forget where I learned this technique, but it’s always worked well for me. On Monday, I rinsed the kidney beans and…
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Review: God’s Wondrous Machine – The Electrifying Nervous System by Lainna Callentine
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Special thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy of this book. The Electrifying Nervous System (affiliate link) is the first book in a new series called God’s Wondrous Machines. It’s geared towards 3rd to 6th graders, but it would be a good resource for older kids as well. It is presented from the viewpoint that the Lord created the world and everything in it. It does not, however, take a stance on old-earth vs young-earth creationism as Lainna Callentine M.Ed., M.D. felt that was beyond the scope of the book. The book features 3 levels of vocabulary which are…
Book Description: Raw Energy in a Glass contains more than 120 delicious, super-nutritious recipes for smoothies, shakes, green drinks, power shots, mocktails, longevity elixirs, and fermented beverages, all designed to boost your health and energy. All recipes can be 100% vegan, though honey is often offered as one of several sweetening choices. There’s even an original recipe for vegan yogurt, made with nut milks and probiotics. And no juicer is required: Tourles uses a high-powered kitchen blender to turn raw ingredients into satisfying drinks. About the Author: Stephanie Tourles is a licensed holistic esthetician in both Massachusetts and Maine, with over 20…
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Review: MeasuPro OX100 Pulse Oximeter
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Special thanks to the company for providing a sample of their product. Why would I want to use a pulse oximeter at home? Quite simply, it’s nice to keep an eye on our resting pulse, so we can figure out are target heart rate during exercise. It’s also good to know if that resting heart rate is too high, so we can take measures to try to correct it or get to the doctor if it’s too elevated. Because I have asthma, it’s nice to be able to keep tabs on my blood oxygen saturation levels. The MeasuPro OX100 Pulse…