I looked online for a simple rub for pork chops and found this one. (I don’t remember where!) We tried it out this weekend on boneless, butterfly chops that we grilled and it was delicious! Definitely a little spicy which we both like. Spicy Pork Rub Ingredients 1/2 tsp ground thyme 1/4 tsp red pepper …
I believe getting rid of the clutter in my home is a key part of living simply and peacefully. We do not have a large house (1250 square feet on two floors with an unfinished basement of 600ish square feet). We have a one-stall detached garage and an 8×8 shed in our backyard. So we …
When we met with our pediatrician, he recommended not taking Peanut out where there are a lot of people (mall, store, church, etc.) the first six weeks. I had vaguely heard something like this before, but have also seen a lot of people not practice this. For example, we’ve had a number of new babies …
Several weeks ago when I had one of my doctor’s appointments to check the status of my gestational diabetes (GD), the OB was very pleased with most of my numbers. He tweaked my insulin doses a bit and encouraged me to keep working at it because I was doing really, really well “99% of the …
At least for now… Yesterday I got to take a bonus trip to the doctor’s because my GD numbers have been doing weird things, I had not felt well at all in about four days, and then Sunday night/Monday morning I woke up shaking in the middle of the night. I checked my numbers and …
Nobody told me that the end would be like this! I mean, I had read all the info and I knew I would be tired and my ligaments would get loose and it would make it harder to walk. I knew that my feet would swell. I knew my stomach would get sore as Peanut …
Well, pregnancy is catching up with me at 34 weeks 2 days. I didn’t think I was overdoing it, but apparently I am. I’ve had WAY too many contractions the past few days and the doctor said I need to rest. I guess going up and down two flights of stairs in our house about …
I am curious to hear from women who made the decision from the get-go that they would formula feed their babies. There is tons of information and testimonials online and in books about breastfeeding, but very little about formula feeding. I am hoping that maybe there are some women who will be brave enough to …
The great thing, and the only thing, is to adore and praise God. –Thomas Merton It is not after we were reconciled by the blood of his Son that God began to love us, but before the foundation of the world. –John Calvin Once you become aware that the main business that you are here …
I’ve been emailing with one of the hostesses of the shower I will have this weekend and I told her that I feel like my brain and life is all baby, all day right now. It seems like from the minute I get up until I fall into bed at night I’m working on things …
At my baby shower Friday evening, there was a discussion among several of the women regarding the question of whether it is easier to raise boys or girls. Since I have no experience directly with either, I just listened. The strong consensus was that it is much easier to raise boys. I got to thinking …
Nancy Campbell of Above Rubies sends out periodic email newsletters. As I contemplate the end of my “freedom” in church in a few weeks, I found this part especially timely. I hope it encourages others as well. (For the record, I don’t agree with going to church when you are sick.) IS IT WORTH GOING …
