Ways to Use Vicks VapoRub...

I have had this one little product in my medicine cabinet for years!

I have used it on so many sore throats and necks and muscles.

It is a small jar that packs a tough punch for ailments!

It is like so many medicinal items over the years;

We see a re-packaging and design, but I think the context is the same.

Vicks VapoRub is one of the oldest and best selling cold remedies on the market. Consumer marketing company Nielsen reports that the ointment is the number one cold treatment for children by overall sales in 2009. First sold in the 1890s as a croup and pneumonia remedy, VapourRub contains three active ingredients--camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol.

Here is a list of a few great ideas for its use;

Sore Throat- Rub on throat and wrap with a strip of flannel

(Be in a sitting or a lounge chair)

Decongestant-  Rub on chest and just below in each nostril

(Place under chin for babies and toddlers)

Coughs- Rug generously on the bottoms of feet,

Cover with warm socks to help minimize coughing!

Sore Muscles- Rub generously into sore muscles.

Headaches- Rub onto forehead and temples, back of neck!

Earaches- Dab Vicks onto a cotton ball and place in ear.

To relieve some of the pain.

(You can also apply a heating pad over the ear)

Cracked Heels- Rub into feet in the morning and night;

(Wear a pair of sock to help the softening quicker)

Cold Sores- Rub some Vick's on the area as soon as you feel it coming on!

(Also, before you add the fix place an ice cube over spot till dumb)

This tells the virus to go back down...

Nail Fungus- Rub into affected toes with fungus,

The nail will turn dark in color, but it will grow out healthy!

Mosquito Repellent- Rub on bare, exposed arms and legs, and back of neck.

Itchy Bug Bites- Rub onto bug bites and then cover with a band-aid!

I have read and heard some controversy about this product;

But I have used this and find it safe with no side effects!

Yes, I am sure you can make a healthier version for yourself,

But, I still find comfort from this product, and I have many memories

From it being used when I was a child, and using it on my children when they

We're young and needed something to help a bad cold or an itchy bug bite.

I am just now recovering from pneumonia and I have used this daily for a bit of comfort!

I will keep my Vicks VapoRub...

Can you think of some other ways that Vicks has been used to help you!

I hope you will share them with me!

 

Is The Love Of The Truth Leading You...

 

Our you being led by the Spirit

Or being driven by a purpose?

The love of the truth may compel us!

But we must be not self driven, but  led by the Spirit...

I see that our lives must be lived by faith;

So we might be able to say a faith-driven life, as long as

it is faith in Jesus Christ. As it is the Holy Spirit that helps me to obey God!

And to obey God's word...

I do not like all the messages out there that tell us we can have a purpose driven life!

Even the Israelites were not wandering for 40 years;

They were led by a cloud by day

And a fire by night!
They were not wandering in the sense that God was not in control!


We will see the destruction of our own intentions when they are not;
Coupled with the direction of God's Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit!

The world has its own training ground to teach us to follow,
A man made  protocol will not work!
We are unique humans made in His image,
And He alone knows what we need and how much pressure to apply!
God has His own school of reform and teaching...
You will not find these truths sitting in Mega churches that tickle the ear!

Why, because it is a message that fits everyone...

I am sensing that once God gives you a word or leading;
Then you make the time to ponder and inquire!

Personal and intimate times with Him will bring about the changes needed!

Fellowship, Worship and Work...
We need all three!

I want to encourage you ladies to step up and into a deeper,
time of prayer for your husbands in this season!
We all know that they are our heads in our homes!
And when our husbands come under attack from stress or sickness or troubles,
From the enemy of our souls they need backup!
This is one of the most important jobs as a Help Mate...

Look at your Husband and just see the burdens that they carry!
Being led by the Spirit will bring you the ability when you must
Intercede for them!

Do you realize that we are called to be like Sara;
To not be fearful, but to stand in a battle stance for what it right!
Our Husbands must know deep down within their hearts we love and trust them!

Quit following the crowds;
Keep close to the truth and be a real Help mate to the one
You made a covenant with...

As we live day in and day out with our Hubbies,
We can sometimes take them for granted!

Humble yourself and gird yourself for battle and service!

She looks well to the ways of her household
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:27

Be aware of who and what is leading you!
The Love of the truth will lead you into what is good and holy!

Many will walk down a road of destruction in their marriages this year!
Make your husband your priority, right after you submit to God!
He wants to use our marriages as an example to the world!

Being A Homemaker Is Not Enough...

 Why do we think we need to constantly do more, be more, achieve more, more, more more?

In God we live and move and have our being Acts 17:28

One of the very first lies was where a lovely woman by the name of Eve,
Heard from a beguiled liar;
Be more
Have it all...
Think of yourself
Achieve and live for more...

But at the cost of who and what?
I am all for improving one's attitude and work ethic,
But we have us a problem, dear ones!
As we have so many girls that do not even have a clue as how to run a HOME!
The home is and always will be the center that holds things together!
It was God's idea for families to live together, work together!
The Home is where you are nourished in your mind and body!
We learn skills for everyday living.

Being trained to run a home will always be a huge benefit!
For kingdom purposes;
For health and safety
For love and growth

Even NSA
(National Security Agency)
Have to have a place where all their data are kept,
We need to keep our Homes with such diligence!

There are so many distractions in our world,
We have bought the lie of bigger and better and brighter!

Pray for our Homes and for the women who take their callings,
As to be as important as the NSA!

We need a revival of hearts!
But if we can see the welfare of what can come from a Home;
That is dedicated to God and truth, we can see the benefits,
In every area of society...

Be grateful that God has called you to manage just your Home
We are not called to be in everyone else business;
But to mange our own Homes!

Remind yourself daily of what your mission statement is until
You become quicker to make appropriate decisions as to how it will affect
Your home and family!

Make this a season of learning to manage your Home more wisely!
Be frugal and make a nice pot of homemade soup for dinner.
Do some mending on something that needs some tender care.
Make up some nice quick breads to have in the freezer.

Do not think that what you do in your home is not important!

I truly believe if we are diligent  in being homemakers;
And all we do all we do for His glory...
We will hear well done good and faithful servant!

To Serve;
Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served,
but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom.
Matthew 20:28


Now what is happening in my own little world;
Got out my juicer and some veggie juice to break up this nasty cold---
Made a pot of chicken soup with lots of fresh garlic!
Been working on those cute crocheted hot pads for my kitchen
(A pretty cheery yellow and white)
Wrote a letter to my Penpal!
Eating some Blach cherries that we got for a dollar a bag!
Missing my Grandchildren so much!

It Wasn't Me...

It wasn't ME...

Look the evidence is as plain as the nose on your face!

Taking responsibility is a sign of maturity,

We all want to be right in all matters.

I want to enjoy the sweetness of life, but not by denying the truth!

We will be held in contempt of court, by wanting to give my side of the story!

Learning to listen with ears that truly hear...

Is He in the thunder?

He speaks in that still small voice

Being quiet and learning to listen will bring us to a place of great knowledge.

Egypt was a place of great visual sensations.

Babylon was a place of sin and living for oneself...

I like to think of the great story this time of year

New Years Day

As a reminder of crossing of the Jordan River...

We are all called to come over

Red Rover, Red Rover send Johnny on over!

Do you realize we have been given a new opportunity?

A New Thing;

The Lord will never do exactly the same thing a second time around.

He will do something better!

A New Thing

A New Way

This new year is filled with possibilities and the power to create and inspire!

Everything we need to overcome and adapt as we submit to God!

Cross over the Jordan...

Will this year be better or worse?

It will be both as we have seen as things get darker;

We my friends become brighter and showing more of His Glory!

What has been going on in my world;

We had all eight grandchildren here for over a week!

Sledding and wrestling with each other as cousins do!

I have the worst case of laryngitis ever!

(Grandchildren were glad that happened, as I was captive to listening to their stories)

I am thinking and inquiring of the Lord as to growing in His Grace and Image...

One of my dearest and best friends moved to Florida this last December!

I miss her terribly...

My computer during this holiday got a terrible Ad Choice downloaded on it

@#%&*+

It took over my entire Blog-----

I was wondering if I should just DELETE the whole Blog?

My wonderful son-in law was able to get it off for me!

My Hubby and I are barking like dogs with a very nasty cough!

We are so blessed to be given another year of 52 Sundays to worship!

365 Days to grow in Grace...

May I ask you, dear ones;

Does this Blog help you?

Is this something that brings you to a place of wanting to grow?

Is becoming a Woman of God a desire of your heart?

Home Living In The Evenings...

What are you doing in your evenings?

One thing that I think is so sad in our culture today is how we spend

our evenings!

 After long days of working and doing what needs to be done all day long.

Instead of winding down, we get more excited and over stimulated!

Video games

Suspenseful  shows

Rough housing

We have a culture where we have a motto for some cities;

Such as; where we never sleep!

24/7

365 days

Why do we have such a need for speed and adrenaline rush.

We were made for working and creating in the day.

But our nights were given to us to stop...

To unwind and to relax

If we are always in overdrive mode, we will become tired,

And we become burned out and find it hard to function.

We have trained ourselves and our children to never really shut off!

It is like everything is in a standby mode...

No rest for the weary...

Keep plodding on no matter how tired or exhausted you might feel!

Personally, I think God had a different plan for us in our evenings...

To stop and reflect and read or talk to our loved ones.

Maybe work on your projects that bring rest and comfort!

Quiet is what brings rest to weary, tired bodies!

We need to find some suggestions for ourselves and our families,

to help us to learn to wind down and relax.

Turning off the television

Family devotions

Reading a classic book as a family story time!

I would love to hear some suggestions from you!

I find myself crocheting a little each night

I also do a small devotion most evenings myself,

 I have it right next to my bed!

Having a card table up in an area with a puzzle on it and

Working on it in the evenings is very relaxing and good for the brain?

I hope you will consider this topic for your own lives!

Make your evenings a time to wind-down

Not wind up and over stimulate yourself!

Make a New start for this New Year...

How To Make God Happy...

 

How to make God happy...

What makes God happy?

We make God happy when we showcase Jesus in our lives.

As when we reflect to those around us any character or attribute qualities of Jesus!

When we as pure mortals by God's Grace through the Holy Spirit,

We remain patient in a trying situation.

And when we resist a temptation that comes into our hearts or lives.

God is happy when we offer a smile!

Even when we stop to bless a child!

(God loves the little children)

When you offer a word of encouraging word to someone!

Just sitting silent as if sitting at His feet.

Singing a hymn or a love song to Him as you go about your day!

Repeating scripture...

Giving praise to the Father

Sharing the Gospel message.

Feeding the starving

Helping a neighbor or a stranger in need.

(We are His hands and His feet)

Working faithfully in your home;

Washing, and cleaning in your home and making it lovely!

Feeding and cooking those who depend on you!

In these things we are making God happy!

How so you may ask?

Because we are doing what Jesus would do-

And that, my friend is displaying God's awesome glory and beauty.

I Corinthians 10:31

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do,

do all to the glory of God.

In the next 60 minutes you have the opportunity to showcase God's glory!

May the glory of the Lord endure forever.

~Psalms 104:31~

Staying Steady...

Staying Steady...

Steady as she goes is such a good word, as we have so many ups and downs,

As The World Turns

We all find ourselves smack dab in the middle at times!

But we have the choice to enjoy a bit of the very place we find ourselves in.

Remember the first falling snow we would see spreading out over,

The landscape first thing in the mornings?

New, fresh and white!

You could run out and plop down into it and make a snow angel!

You could build a snowman and know that feeling of make believe.

Also, having the thrill of flying down a hill squealing with glee!

Being steady in all seasons and situations is so wonderful!

Having the memories of certain things helps us all

 just knowing

That some things do not change...

We can still have fun and be able to have a fresh and new perspective.

But to stay steady allows you to be such a comfort to so many!

May the last days of this month and year bring you great anticipation,

Of what is to come...

New and fresh!!

Be Steady my dear ones!

Do not be tossed to and fro

Be that person that is steady in these strong winds of  adversary;

Million Dollar Fudge...

Million Dollar Fudge Recipe

My Dear Mother use to make this Fudge Recipe every Christmas!

This recipe has been around for years and so it is tried and true;

Sweet and smooth

 Creamy and tasty

I feel that if you mix the first 4 ingredients in the saucepan and warm it slightly

 Till butter melts, shut off the stove and let it sit for a little while,

Stirring it often it allows the sugar to dissolve a little.

(My little secret so the fudge is creamy and not grainy)!!

 Million Dollar Fudge

Put In Saucepan;

4 1/2 cups sugar

1/4 tsp. of salt

2 tablespoons butter

1- 12 ounce can evaporated milk

Put in a bowl;

1 bag- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chip morsels

2- 7ounce size Hershey Chocolate Bars (Giant Bar)

1 pint marshmallow cream (7oz size)

Add a few Walnuts if you like nuts or any kind is good. 1/2 cup or so..

In the large bowl Put chocolate chips and both chocolate bars broken into chunks
 Add the marshmallow cream and walnuts in a big bowl. (Set Aside)

Boil the sugar, salt, butter, evaporated milk together for six minutes.

Use your timer!

Pour the boiling syrup over the ingredients. Beat until chocolate is all melted, then pour
Into a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Let stand a few hours before cutting.

Remember, it is better the second day. Store in tin box. And use wax paper on top and pop 

into your freezer.

 I leave a small tin in the refrigerator and the other one I freeze for New Years!

So far I have made two Pumpkins pies and one apple pie this morning!

The Pumpkin pies are for my Hubby, the apple is for me ;o)

I Have all the ingredients for my Fudge,

I enjoy making this because of all the sweet memories as a child!

A Million Memories I am sharing today with you all my sweet blogging friends...

This Fudge would just melt in your mouth! m-m-m good!

Remember, you can make all your Christmas cookies and freeze them!

Just use wax paper in between the layers,

 And you should check out the Dollar Tree Store as it has the cutest Christmas Tin cans

 to store your cookies and fudge in!