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Book Review: God Loves Broken People by Sheila Wash

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God Loves Broken People by Sheila Walsh Rating: 2 Stars I thought I'd really love this book. A GREAT title, and a much needed message in a world that is hurting. The problem is that the content failed to deliver. I was hoping for a message that would inspire, encourage, and lift up my heart. I had a hard time making myself read the book. It's not that it's a bad book, just too chaotic and much too difficult for me personally, to follow. I got bored very easily and would put it down for weeks. I'd pick it back up to try to read again and the same thing would happen. I too, was GREATLY OFFENDED by the Chapter titled, "FIERCE LOVE AND HALLOWEEN GRACE." This was an INAPPROPRIATE comparison made between God's grace and Halloween! The author states, "I call this kind of grace 'Halloween grace,' because it wears an unanticipated costume. (Halloween Costumes) don't 'necessarily give any clue to the sort of kid on the inside. Grace

TUGBOAT: My Voyage Out Of Obesity Book Reveiw

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TUGBOAT: My Voyage Out Of Obesity by: Cheryl Long  I recently won this ebook through Treasures From A Shoebox giveaway, and to be honest, I was more curious than interested. You see, I already take Shaklee supplements (the best all-natural supplements on the market in my opinion) and have noticed a major difference in my health (my skin disease, headaches, leg pain from being ran over) -  all 100% better!  However there is one major problem I still can't seem to get a handle on when it comes to nutrition..... and that is my weight. While I have never been thin, I have been healthy, but that's been about 7 yrs ago. I love to bake (I've got chocolate No Bake cookies cooling on the kitchen counter as I write this) and cook big country style meals for my family. With taking care of our little hobby farm, milking goats, gardening, canning, caring for my family of five, a special needs child, and running my home business , I always manage to put my hea

Spring Iris.....

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  The older I get - the more I love all the different colors of Iris, so i thought I'd share a few of my favorite with you....... Octoberfest Busy Being Blue - looks really purple in this pic -  Fire Bride  Classic Bordeaux Oh Jamaica Glazed Gold Color Tart Spice Lord Royal Blue Batik (purple) Red at Night Chasing Rainbows - my personal favorite! still haven't figured out what this ones called! I've got a few more - still waiting on them to bloom though.... Do you have iris? What colors are your favorite? You can find info on growing Iris here . One of my favorite places to buy Iris plants are Pleasants Valley Iris Farm - If you like them on facebook - you can enter to win a Free Iris each week - I was a winner last year!

What's lurking under your kitchen sink?

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Mine used to be full of hazardous chemicals....... Here is what I cleaned with in the past - Dangers under my sink included phenols, cresol, lye, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, petroleum distillates, ammonia, sodium hydroxide, butyl cellosolve, phosphoric acid, formaldehyde, morpholine, phthalates and much more. Educate yourself about what you bring into your home at www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/products.htm But Now I clean with Shaklee....... Here is what I clean with now: (kitchen, bathroom, disinfect, laundry and all other cleaning needs included!) Note: the three spray bottles behind the Basic H2 bottle on the right hand side is all Basic H2 -just mixed differently for different cleaning jobs! Did you see that!!!! I went from 24 (toxic) items to 6 (safe) items! That's a BIG difference! . Shaklee  believes health isn't just about what you put into your body, but what's around you. That's why they b

The Vitamin Experiment

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Curious if it really matters what brand of supplements you use? The proof is in a 20 year study conducted by UC Berkeley. The most shocking part? Check out the areas of heart attack, stroke, cancer, and diabetes - you are better off taking NO supplements than taking other brands of supplements. Ingredients found in a popular over the counter multi-vitamin. Do you know where your vitamins come from and what they are made of? Check out this picture - you will be shocked!! What Makes Shaklee Vitamins better than the rest? Did you know that 'X' brands (sold at drug stores, discount marts and health food stores) need only 10% natural ingredients to legally be classified and sold as “All-Natural.” Shaklee food supplements are 100% natural - with the research to back  it up! Check out the three different kinds of vitamins here ! Now, if that isn't enough to get you thinking - I decided to do my own Vitamin Experiment : The Vitamin on the left is a Men’s On

Best Info I've Ever Read On Autism

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"Traditional medicine treats autism, but does not create Wellness" Healing Autism Naturally by Becky Cash is a must read for anyone who has a child on the spectrum or knows someone on the spectrum! It is literally, the best info I have ever read on the subject of autism or kids on the spectrum in general. You can purchase this book through Amazon here . Becky shares not only her story of how she learned and managed her children's autism, but gives practical advice and great research on the topic. The book is very clearly organized and easy to read. It is one of the few books that I can refer back to again and again as I need inspiration, education and direction on the subject of autism. The list of resources is amazing! It made me feel like I now know where to start in helping my child with eating, learning, and getting diagnosed. I am also using Shaklee products to help my son (who has autism symptoms) and have already seen a big improvement - you

The Best Granola Bars Ever

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I love granola bars.... but I don't like the price tag when it comes to buying them and I've always thought they'd be too dificult to make. That is until my sister in law shared this recipe with me. I 'tweaked' it alittle from the original - but our whole family loves them and best of all, these granola bars are super easy to make!  Best Chewy Granola Bars Mix together in a large mixing bowl and set aside: 2 c. rice crispies 4 c. oatmeal (I use quickoats) 2 c. grahm crackers (crushed) 2 c. cherrios 2 c. chex cereal 1/2 c. flax seed (optional) Melt 1/4 c.butter and 1/4 c.oil in a 3qt. saucepan. Add 1 1/2 lb. marshmallows  (I use 2 1/2 - 10oz. bags) and stir till melted. Remove from heat and add 1/4 c. honey, and 1/2 c. peanut butter. Pour over cereal mix and stir immediately. Gently press into two lightly greased pans (either 13x9 for thicker bars or 10x15 jelly roll/cookie sheet with sides for thinner bars) Melt 1 bag semi sweet chocolate chips and 1 c. pean

The Blue Birds

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 I took the kids to Shawnee Prairie Preserve to build Blue Bird Houses this week. They had fun and now we are anxiously waiting to see the first blue birds move in! Faith putting the roof on. Wyatt loved making his birdhouse and was pretty happy with the finished result! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bluebirds can be found across most of the United States. All bluebird species have stunning plumage with rich blue backs and rusty underparts, which make them desirable for a beautiful backyard. They readily eat large numbers of insects, moths and larvae and provide superior natural pest control. And, Their trilling, warbling song is another great reason to have them in your yard.  It's actually pretty easy to attract bluebirds if you have the right conditions. Here's what you can do to increase your odds of attracting a pair of bluebirds to your yard.  Food:  Bluebirds consume a wide variety of insects, particularly during the nesting season when hatchling

Shaklee Prenatal Supplements

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So there’s a lot of talk about prenatal vitamins these days….. here is a breakdown of what your body needs and some facts that you may or may not know: Multivitamin (Vita Lea): The body needs a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals for various functions and development. Shaklee’s multi (as well as all of their vitamins) are bioavailable (meaning the body can get to the nutrients and use them) and will be absorbed. The scientist, doctor, and nutritionist team that develops Shaklee vitamins have tested which nutrients should be paired together to optimize absorption in the body. A poorly manufactured vitamin does not take this into consideration. Omega 3′s : Important for brain development and hormone balancing. Shaklee’s OmegaGuard is the world’s finest fish oil supplement. It’s triple molecular distillation and purification process is unique to Shaklee. Shaklee does millions of dollars of research and 340 quality control test on every individual ingredient before a produ

Almost Amish -Book Review

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Almost Amish by Nancy Sleeth 5 Stars Yep, this is another book that I really did love to read - it was very well written and although our family does a lot of what she said in the book - there is oh, so much more that we could do. I love that the Sleeth family is living what they preach - their lifestyle and the way it is written makes me want to do more to keep life simple! Have you ever stopped to think, Maybe the Amish are on to something? Look around. We tweet while we drive, we talk while we text, and we surf the Internet until we fall asleep. We are essentially plugged in and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Rather than mastering technology, we have allowed technology to master us. We are an exhausted nation. No one has enough time, everyone feels stressed out…..  This book has common-sense steps to living a slower paced life. It looks at the need for caring for the environment and being stewards of the land and your home. Take time to make

Omega 3's

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Pure Omega 3 Fish Oil - Shaklee OmegaGuard – Ultra Pure Pharmaceutical Grade Shaklee's OmegaGuard is made with a state-of-the-art, proprietary, triple molecular distillation process, that concentrates the natural beneficial omega-3 fatty acids while helping remove the harmful compounds. Triple Distilled Means Superior Formulation Helps remove impurities and contaminants such as lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, dioxins, and PCBs that are often found in fish and fish oils. Prevents the formation of dangerous trans fats for a healthier fish oil Minimizes odor and fishy aftertaste Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Protect your heart safely with OmegaGuard™, the world's finest, ultra-pure, pharmaceutical-grade fish oil. Shaklee OmegaGuard contains a full spectrum of seven naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids EPA, DHA, ALA, and more to help you maintain a healthy heart, cardiovascular syst

God and Valentines

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Don't Forget About God's Love on Valentines Day..... ~ God’s Valentine Gift ~   God’s Valentine gift of love to us Was not a bunch of flowers; It wasn’t candy, or a book To while away the hours. His gift was to become a man, So He could freely give His sacrificial love for us, So you and I could live. He gave us sweet salvation, and Instruction, good and true-- To love our friends and enemies And love our Savior, too. So as we give our Valentines, Let’s thank our Lord and King; The reason we have love to give Is that He gave everything. - By Joanna Fuchs

Are All Vitamins the Same?

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Aren’t all vitamins the same?                               Why can’t I just get the cheap ones?                                  Don’t they all do the same thing?   These are all very good questions ..... keep reading for the answers! There is such a huge difference between buying a synthetic vitamin and a whole-food vitamin . The biggest difference is the way you feel. There IS a reason that people say they don’t feel any different when they take vitamins. This is because usually the vitamin they are taking is synthetic and potentially toxic to the body. The live enzyme in the synthetic vitamin never existed , therefore your body does not benefit from the vitamin and you are throwing away your hard earned money! The Three Types of Vitamins:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. T