Valentine's Eve: Creating Gifts

 

There has been a lot of tracing, cutting, stitching, glueing, glittering
and the like going on around here.

Nothing makes me happier than to hear a little voice
asking me what can we make for Daddy.    

There has been a lot of tracing, cutting, stitching, glueing, glittering and the like going on around here. Nothing makes me happier than to have a little voice asking me what can we make for Daddy.   

Kimba embroidered pillows and gave them to his cousins.

 For a couple of weeks the floor was sporting little emboidery threads of all colors.  The joy of having a creative son...

And there has been a plethora of activity in other crafting areas, too!   

These are the Valentine's Day Cards,  ready to go. 








Each year my Tasha Tudor book comes out... I was busy making my own sweet valentines, and Kimba  jumped on the bandwagon to get his own done, too.

Valentine's Day at school

Kimba's valentines are for all our friends in the local nursing home, whom we regularly visit. You would have thought we gave these darling people a chest of gold, they are so thrilled! 

We also buy them a pink carnation with a bit of baby's breath,  and give it with the handmade card!   Memories are made of this!

Kimba loves blessing all his friends with his handmades.

A Precious Girl

 

 

 

 

 

Last week I had the wonderful priviledge of becoming friends with one of the LORD's dearest children on Earth.

We read some of my favorite books together, did Skippy Jon Jones Puzzles, and

Made many marvelous sculptures with the Play Doh Factory

I Praise God for this" Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" Friend!
May we have many more times together.
I love you, "R" and "H"
 

Jason Collett likes this.

 

Natalie Anne Acri Even when you don't have time, you make the time. hat a beautiful sister you are , an example to all of us to do more.

Enlightened Eyes for 2013

December 31^st New Year’s Eve

By Dawn

Asleep... Finally!

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the Faith.” (II Timothy 4:7)

My heart overflows this last day of 2012.  God has truly enriched my life during this past year.  HE has brought me immeasurable JOY as I have attempted to live my life for Him.  The Gifts my LORD has given me this year include enlightenment, time, strength, grace, a husband who loves me, and a one-in-a- million son to enjoy, pour myself into, and believe in!  I am so glad that my God walks by my side, marking the road for me as I travel. 

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of HIS calling, what are the riches of the glory of HIS inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of HIS power toward us who believe.”  (Ephesians 1:18-19).

 

One More Word before Old St. Nick Arrives!

♥ We have seen Christ's goodness in our lives. 

 How sweet it is to encourage one another

 and pray for one another.

     His mercies are new every morning.   

  Great is His faithfulness!     

 He is good to those who hope in Him:0)      

 



  "He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord."-- Psalm 112:7

Sending hugs & xxs at xmas

Have You Tried Dandelion Tea?

I am in full swing in the Yard Work Division of my "Homemaking Habits."  One of the weeds that use to really get my goat was those pesky, prolific dandelions.  Then I picked up my Herb Book and made some marvelous discoveries...

Dandelion is included in many weight loss supplements. This "Weed"  is rumored to be an appetite suppressant and a diuretic. It can be taken as an herbal supplement or included with other ingredients contained in weight loss supplements and detoxifying products.

Dandelion is also manufactured as a tea,  and one of the most popular products in China is Dandelion Wine. As my mandarin tutor would tell you, all the parts of the dandelion can be consumed. It is thought that the most important parts of this "weed" are  the yellow flowers,  and the leaves.   These parts contain a great deal of potassium and antioxidants, giving it medicinal properties. These parts of the dandelion are also said to be most potent when consumed raw, or as an extract. The roots of the dandelion can also be consumed when they are cooked or roasted.

Being interested in weight reduction, my further research revealed that there has been no significant evidence to support the Dandelion to be an effective appetite suppressant (sadly).  There is proof that it is an effective diuretic (an element which makes one urinate), which has lead people to believe it is effective as a weight loss supplement. The weight loss associated with a diuretic such as dandelion is simple water weight,  and is not the burning of fat. This is a temporary weight loss. Dandelion contains potassium - which causes the effect of a diuretic. It is commonly included in detoxifying treatments, which are often also marketed towards those looking to lose weight quickly.

Blaine & I recently collected a bunch of dandelion
for some experimentation of our own. 
We washed the parts of the Dandelion thoroughly,
then boiled the flowers, stems, and
leaves for 7 minutes (a rolling boil).

Next, we filtered out the leaves, flowers, and stems using a clean, white t-shirt.  A cheese cloth would have been better, but we did not have one.  (Laundry note:  The dandelion stains came out in the wash with no pre-treatment and using my home-made laundry soap). 

The Leaves, Stems and flowers were then tossed into our compost container, and we saved the "Dandelion Tea" in a large Glass Jar.

Note:  We strained the liquid through twice and then had to wring out the

T-shirt so as to not lose any of the dandelion

liquid

Of course, we did have to taste the liquid.

It was very bitter. 

I do not think I would enjoy drinking a tea made

with this liquid.  It might be better with honey...

we used it as Broth for some vegetable soup that we made later

in the day.  The bitterness was virtually invisible in the soup,

but we knew we had added antioxidants and lots of healthy stuff!

Is it JUNE already?

A very happy JUNE to you and yours!
&

Where in the world did May go?!

  I have missed posting , but with that said,

 I have gotten quite a bit accomplished,

 and find myself focused on my days as an newly employed wife,

 mother, and homemaker.