As A Woman Looks Well To The Keeping Of Her Home And Lovely Bee Balm...

 

As A woman Of The House...

I find myself buzzing around looking well to the ways of my household.

Being like a bee flying around each room looking and doing each thing that is required.

Sometimes I just need to do just a small little pick-up to allow the room

To look tidy and organized.

I grab the broom and sweep the kitchen floor as having a clean floor;

Is usually a top priority!

As keeping the kitchen sink free from dishes never really ends

"Except in the evening just before bed"

Being able to stay home and truly keep my home is a privilege now a days!

I am so grateful for this...

What shall I prepare for dinner?

What area of my home needs some extra attention?

Do my bathrooms need a deep cleaning?

I will need to organize that Tupperware cupboard out very soon!

Why would a lady that stays home all day long never run out of things to do?

Because, we stay at home and actually use and live in each area of our homes!

I get outside while it is yet a bit cooler in the warm weather and pull weeds

And even clean up our outside area that we sit in the shade to visit or read a book.

Having a home is a gift from the Lord...

Even if you live in a tiny apartment or a rustic home;

We can make each room lovely and special and filled with love!

We are the Queen of our homes and we must fulfill each duty as it is

so important to keep things from getting out of order!

Being a housewife has been frowned upon;

Yet, this has never deterred me from my calling...

What does a woman who has never known the skill that is required to run

A HOME efficiently and properly have to say that what we do is boring or

Not really worth anything to society?

Well, I know one day the balance sheet will be read...

And I do hope that mine will not be found wanting.

I find that at every turn my calling is undermined;

But if you have done it long enough, you will surely see the benefits!

I have also seen a woman who takes great delight in being a Queen of their home!

Maybe we all just need to look at the ways of nature and see that God has a good plan!

Being at home is a powerful testimony that we trust God for our provisions.

Would you rather each room of your home be filled with stuff

or

With children and loved ones and your Husband resting and at peace?
A home that is governed and has a heart that can sense and feel the needs within!
Now, this is where we learn to become the body of Christ!

The ways of this world are not producing the peaceable and

productive people that God is wanting;

When we are all so unhappy of our living situations and always wanting more

And bigger and newer...

We are telling the world that we can do a better job...

Doing it our way

Just keep your heart at home and continue to ask for guidance!

What is the one thing you take the greatest pleasure in,

Doing your daily chores?

I think we bring great pleasure to the Father when we learn to do a job well,

Without grumbling and complaining...

I have always said that if you do not do what is required or asked of you

With the right heart, there will be no blessing in it!!

Are You Following After Every Wind Of Doctrine...

The Wind Is Blowing In So Many Directions...

I have felt and seen such a strong resistance from so many people.

I believe it is because no one wants to be corrected or instructed in anything.

We all need to be willing to learn and to be able to  respond to wise direction!

Just because it's not new or improved, does not make it incorrect!

It seems that everyone is the boss and their own master;

Do we not summit because there is no one capable to lead...

 That could be the problem, or we are just not going to listen to sound doctrine.

Hey, if my ears are not being tickled what fun is that!

Now, what has happened to the older teaching the younger?

Oh wait, I forgot...

You all know everything//

Before you get your hackles up; I am also referring to myself,

Being teachable is a gift that some just do not have;

If we are very quick to respond when we are being spoken to,

This can be a sign of not being teachable...

If you find that you do not agree with anyone that does not hold to your

Personal ways of doing things, not able to see error easily.

Being dogmatic, is a sure way for us to find ourselves in a valley.

Even in the book of Ezekiel, he was in the valley

And I can just imagine he was wondering well these are just old dead bones;

But it was God who told him what and when to speak to the dry bones,

Even, This Prophet had to do it in just the right way!

Instruction is good if we will listen!

As a child, I did not take kindly to people telling me what to do and when to do it!

But as an older mature woman, I now see the wisdom in listening to instruction.

Our God has been so gracious to us by giving us all an instruction book!

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The Holy Bible

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I think we have all taken way to many new ideas from books written by mere men

I was wondering as I walked through a Christian bookstore;

Are we to take all this in as a new revelation?

Has a new book that you may have read left you feeling empowered?

I tend to think so many of these books appeal to the flesh and the natural man!

Maybe I am just very cautious;

But, I tend to see how they always turn into what I need to do...

I believe God can still do anything that has been written in the Bible,

Old or New testament!

But I also know that we can not just go to a school or read a book;

 And become equipped to do everything!

Always error on the conservative side,

 I would rather be a bit slower

And not jumping on the bandwagon of every new doctrine that is being taught

In so many books and ministry!

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Trust me, when God shows up you will know it!

This could be the rapture or judgement;

He does tell a group of people in a parable this;

Depart from me, I never knew you;

(What was their response?)

Why did God warn us of false doctrine and apostasy that would come?

Oh that's right, you can't be deceived...

Your too smart for that!

Well, it sure wouldn't hurt to ask the Lord to reveal any false belief systems

You may be involved in...

I have seen or heard so many fleeing from the church's;

They have said it is because the church is embracing so many false doctrines.

These people have been in these church's for twenty or thirty years.

 We can choose sound doctrine and wisdom,

Or believe every powerful man made doctrine and book and do just what you want;

Or is this just being stiff neck and not teachable?

Sound doctrine looks boring after you have had a dose of the supernatural programs!

You very well may start thinking that we all should be doing that!

And mind you that is possible, but only if He wills it!

I know you must defend your way of doing things; I guess I have seen

So many ways that people defend each person's position and belief.

So, I think I will just keep busy sweeping off my own front porch;

And always be ready in season to tell others the Gospel!

And hopefully I will not add my own things to it;

As it is truly all about Him and His finished work...

No New Revelations, it's all been written!

But He does tell us not to despise prophecy;

Or have words of wisdom and knowledge to love and encourage the body!

Are you seeing a false doctrine or apostasy creeping into your church or lives?

Lovely Skin At Any Age...

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How to have lovely skin at any age!

I want my skincare routine to be effortless…
And for the methods being easy and practical to follow.

It does not have to be a 10 step program.

If it gets complicated… You may become disinterested and not bother!
(That is not an option)

If I could only have one beauty product… I would choose a cleanser.

If I could have two, the second would be serum.

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But I have always used a good moisture cream also.
I have had great results with a DayWear moisture cream.
~I use it day and night~

The older I get, the more I feel these products are essential to my skin’s well being.

I don’t believe in product miracles…
 No product can return us to our former glory like when we were twenty...

But that’s okay...

I want my skin to feel smooth, nourished and have the lovely glow and a soft texture
That comes from taking the time to nourish ones face and skin.
 I am convinced that good facial care pays off down the road!

The wrinkles will come, but as long as they are accompanied;
With a smile I can know that growing older and wiser is a god thing!

I have noticed that even using products in my earlier years
Were a help in keeping my skin from drying out and being prone
to wrinkles that were premature.

I think it is a huge thing we can do to help us feel pretty!

We are the temple and we must take care of all aspects of our health.
And keeping your skin clean and protected is not vanity!

Keep it simple and use what you can afford!
I have used plain soap and water as a young woman and Olay moisturizer.
But I do enjoy the luxury of a nice product!
They really do last a very long time...

~But just do something~

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How I Make Iced Coffee And It Is Super Easy To Make At Home...

Iced Coffee...

One way to be frugal with coffee is to make your morning coffee and take

what is left over in your pot and add some cream and sugar and 

Pour it into a glass jar for an afternoon refreshing treat.

I just place it in the refrigerator to chill it well!

 You can pour it into a glass with a little bit of ice,

and you can add some whip cream and chocolate syrup.
Add then you have a very inexpensive fancy coffee!

Or just drink it plain!

Or you can drive for miles to your nearest coffee house!

And spend Five Bucks...

I have really enjoyed getting myself a fancy rich coffee when out,

But there are times they are so rich and a bit too much caffeine.

There are so many ideas for adding sweetened condensed milk,

and other ingredients. But you can also make a separate pot

Of coffee and make it a bit stronger,

 so when you add the ice it is not watered down!

I usually buy a can of real whipped cream this time of year,

So it is handy for a quick batch of homemade iced coffee!

Some Tips and Tricks:

 Use some chocolate milk for a mocha iced coffee

 Freeze leftover (sweetened) coffee in an ice cube tray to make coffee ice cubes.

 Place coffee ice cubes together with milk, cream or chocolate milk

 in a blender to make a slushy iced coffee. YUMMY

 Use flavored creams (such as vanilla) instead of regular cream.

 Skip the sugar and use coffee flavoring syrups instead.

(You can purchase these at the Dollar Store)

 Skip the sugar and use chocolate syrup instead.

  Try sweetened condensed milk instead.

 Iced coffee is best with darker-roast coffee blends or

Try grinding some fresh coffee beans...

 To make your coffee stronger try this:

 Brew a pot of coffee, then pour the brewed coffee back through again, using the same filter.

Do you enjoy drinking ice coffee?

Or do you make up fresh iced tea for a beverage?

My Hubby does not drink coffee, but he loves ice tea!
So I make flavored tea for him as he likes Earl Grey tea and Blueberry flavor!
By adding these to his regular flavor tea it gives it just a hint of pizazz!

Remember to ask your Hubby what he might have a hankering for?
Make him a priority when planning meals!
This is a way to honor him and make him feel special and loved!

Our Family Summer Picnic...

 

This family picnic only took place about 100 years ago...

See the covered wagon in the background?

That is my Great Grandmother on the right;

The one laughing!!

I guess I come from a long line of those that know how to laugh,

And knows how to enjoy a good picnic.

In this case a day at the lake!

I just love that picnic basket that is sitting next to her.

I like to use my imagination as to what this picnic basket just might hold for lunch!

The lady on the left is wearing a full length apron over her skirt;

I just love seeing the ladies wearing aprons!

Also the swim suit that my Great grandmother is wearing looks

very modest and of course the nautical design.

Having a lovely day has always been the summer thing to do!

As a child, I have so many wonderful memories of being on the lake.

We went fishing and swimming and of course a picnic.

Being a woman that is not afraid to enjoy oneself is very becoming!

Not being overly loud and drawing attention to one's self;

But rather a person with a personality that others enjoy being around!

I have learned to laugh at myself and am not a spoil sport!

I enjoy making my husband laugh and smile;

Not a joker, but a good sense of humor!

I want to enjoy a few special days that come with every season!

Let us get outside and enjoy the simple things!

Sometimes by just being outside and filling your birdbath with fresh water,

Or watering your vegetable gardens and flower beds can refresh oneself!

In the very hot weather we like to be out very early

 And the latter part of the evening!

Why is it that a picture like this can evoke such a happy feeling?

I think that we must always look well to the way of our households!

~ And to remember to have fun ~

Our days are all numbered and so we can enjoy a restful and peaceful

Day of fun and family and friends...

Do you try to take and make regular days of rest a part of your life?

Just think that your very next outing could be a blog post a 100 years from now!

(I am so funny)

Garlic Wonders And Ways To Use It...

 

Garlic Wonders...

Garlic is a very interesting food wonder and also a medicinal treasure.

After many years of enjoying garlic and preparing it by crushing or slicing it up,

I have found a way to enjoy it in so many different ways.

Simply by cooking it slightly;

So once again, I  have been newly reminded of its value.

Of course we all have added fresh garlic to a spaghetti sauce,

But now I can use it in so many more things.

But to eat it with other dishes as a health benefit is what I am talking about.

I have been taking a few whole bulbs of garlic and I cut off the end of the root,

 And then I place them in aluminum foil, then I drizzle them with olive oil,

Wrap it up and bake them in the oven or;

You can even use your toaster oven on the toast setting and they cook up great!

But it is best to only cook it for a short amount of time or until just tender.

Garlic Benefits

Garlic has so many benefits;

Garlic contains a compound called Allicin

Garlic has an anti-inflammatory properties in it.

Also, it has an antiviral action that helps fight infection and fungus.

Garlic may also improve our metabolism of iron.

I like to make a bunch of it up at a time and then I can use a cooked clove in many things.

Scrambled eggs or an omelet. Add it to soups and sauces!

If you ever make up your own hummus spread it taste so much better 

if you use the lightly cooked cloves instead of it being raw.

We have been eating hummus for a great healthy snack

So Add some cooked garlic cloves to it, and spread it on some crackers!

Also try adding it to egg salad it just makes it delicious!

You can use it in so many different foods when it is lightly cooked!

So Yummy!

I guess the key is to incorporate it into your daily meals, just not spaghetti sauce.

Be adventurous...

                                      The garlic has been referred to as the stinking rose!

I think our bodies adapt to the strong smell of garlic;

And we will not be so sensitive to the fragrance of it if we all eat it!

So you must share your garlic with those you love.

Do you have any ways that you enjoy using garlic?

Please share them with me...

Why Praying And Asking To Be The Kind Of Wife Your Husband Needs, Is The Most Important Prayer...

 

My Most Important Prayer...

Being a wife for many years has taught me a very important prayer factor!

Yes, over all these years I have prayed many prayers;

But the one thing the Lord has showed me many times is this;

I want to be the women and the wife and housewife that 

My Husband needs me to be!

Bingo

Eureka

Holy Smokes

I GOT IT

We all have many needs and desires for living the good life

But as a wife we are called to be set apart for one man!

His needs and how he would like things to be...

Is that really asking too much?

Remember the world teaches we are our own person!

But a great marriage is one where we become the helpmate

That woman does not come a dime a dozen...

I want to be the ONLY women who can meet His needs the way

He wants them done or met.

Ask yourself;

Are your Husband's needs so hard and demanding that you cannot meet them?

Usually No, not at all,

Really most men just want a home that is clean and tidy

Clean socks and jeans and shirts

A meal that is being prepared or some good sandwich fixings in the refrigerator!

A wife that looks kind and a smile on her face!

A place that he feels welcomed in and where he belongs!

A room to have a chair where he can put his feet up!

And having a wife that is not always too tired!

And having a home where the people in it thinks he is special!

"What if you became

 The Woman and Wife, that your Husband was praying for?"

Believe me, things would change!

God has been very gracious to me in my marriage!

But I will say that praying to become the wife HE NEEDS is very important!

Some women have it in their head on how everything needs to be;

But sometimes it is the very small changes that can change a marriage

For the better...

Women must be the kind of wife he needs;

Sometimes we have our heads and thoughts in so many tails spins we miss,

The little things that he might need or require in any given day or a moment!

When our little ones cried, we went running, to meet their needs!

But no, our husbands are grown men and should be able to take care of themselves!

I see marriages and hear how they say things like;

They never pay me any attention any more

They never make me feel that it is important in what I say about anything

They never care about me...

Really, this is so heartbreaking!

Wake up ladies; marriage is the one thing God has given in this world

To be a picture of how He deals with us as His Bride...

"What kind of Bride are You to Your Husband?

Okay, here is the challenge;

No matter how long you have been married;

Start praying and asking the Lord to help you become;

"The wife your husband needs you to be!"

The Frugal Benefits Of Finding Just The Right Pattern For Sewing A Skirt...

 

I So Enjoyed Sewing This Skirt...

Sewing can be very rewarding and so good for your wardrobe!

Once you find a pattern that fits well you can make so many

different skirts of many different pretty fabrics.

Finding a pattern that fits well and looks pretty is no easy task!

And once you get the pattern pieces cut out, that is half the work.

It is a pattern that requires a knit fabric, which is a favorite of mine;

Easy care and requires no ironing!

It has an easy fit and does not cling tightly.
The pattern that I am using is by NEWLOOK 6108
It only has 3 pieces and an elastic band for the waist!

Finding a nice blouse or top to go with each one is

sometimes a bit of a challenge.

So if I have a pattern skirt and then I need a solid top.

And finding fabric that is reasonable is all part of the journey.

This is where sewing a simple skirt can be a very frugal way to add

A very nice piece of clothing to your wardrobe!

I am no way a seamstress. But I am always learning.

I did find a real treasure while out antiquing today;

I found a look alike vintage dress for a few dollars!

So soft and feminine looking!

I am always buying fabric for aprons which is my weak spot,

And they only require a yard of material.

But, I did find a full fitted very old apron that is just beautiful!

But it is paper thin and I will need to cut out a pattern from it!
It has very petite tiny purple flowers and a beige background,
And the bias tape is the thinnest I have ever seen.
 Which is a deep purple!

I always wonder where the days go...
If an apron could talk and the stories they would tell!

In my sewing room, I have;

~Drawers of material that long to be cut out and sewed up as pretty aprons~

I did buy some very pretty yellow curtains for my living room today!

I was shocked at how bright the living room seemed!

Sunshine and Sunflowers...

I wish you all a lovely and creative season...

What are you all up to in these HOT dog days of summer?