Archive for August, 2007

Is Mcdonald’s Brainwashing Our Children?

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

There was a recent article in the Chicago Sun Times telling of the effect the “Golden Arches” has on our kids.
“Even carrots, milk and apple juice tasted better to the kids when they were wrapped in the familiar packaging of the Golden Arches.
The study had youngsters sample identical McDonald’s foods in name-brand and unmarked wrappers. […]

Picante Chicken

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Ingredients:
4 chicken breast (browned off with salt and pepper)
1- 24oz. jar of Picante sauce (I like to use Pace mild)
1 bag of shredded cheddar cheese (use about half)
Rice (cook enough to serve 4 people)
Directions:
Spray a baking dish with lid with cooking spray, then pour a thin layer of picante sauce on the bottom. Place the […]

A Fresh flowing River

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6:38 NIV)
Yesterday, a friend of mine called me to check on me. Wanted to see if I […]

What is Faith?

Monday, August 13th, 2007

There are a lot of answers to this question. According to Paul in Hebrews 11:1 “…faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” I have heard this verse all my life. I know that in essence faith sees and knows what the human eye does not. Because […]

Fun Friday: Are You Smarter Than A Preschooler?

Friday, August 10th, 2007

A PRE-SCHOOL TEST FOR YOU

Which way is the bus below traveling?

To the left or to the right?

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Recipes…Black Bean Salsa

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

This is a recipe that Kelly K. (Journey’s with Kelly) made for us on our vacation. We inhaled it! It is delicious and healthy. It has a little kick, but not so much that your kids could not eat it. Thanks Kelly!
Ingredients:
Black Beans 2 cans (drained)
Frozen corn 1 pkg.
Diced tomato w/ chilies […]

Peroxide: A Cleaning Miracle?

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

I received an email recently about the multiple uses for Peroxide. I knew some were true, because I have used it for some of the purposes listed (i.e. canker sores), but I tested some of the others and found that it really does work! My sister, for example, tried putting it on a blood stain […]

Battlefield of the Mind…Choosing to Think Positive

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

I am currently reading Joyce Meyer’s book “Battlefield of the Mind”. Today, I simply want to share an excerpt from this book. It has already shown me so much about my thought life. I hope this helps you, and possibly encourages you to go get the book.
“For as he thinks in […]

How Did You Get Your Husband To Let You Do That?

Monday, August 6th, 2007

I am back and in full swing of routine and family life. If you are a regular reader you know that I took last week for a girls beach trip for the first time since I have been married. Kelly (From Journey’s With Kelly) joined me, her first girls trip in 13 years! We had […]

From Angel’s Husband, Ben

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

Angel is currently at the beach in Panama City, Florida with several of her girlfriends … enjoying some much-needed, and well-deserved vacation time.
There was supposed to be an article published this morning on 1SmartMom about peroxide being a miracle cleaner, but it looks like that post was completely empty! (Maybe when she gets back from […]