Author Archives: cindy

I Can Be Replaced

Posted on January 25, 2012 by cindy

They lined the entrance to the city in great anticipation. Mothers with little ones running around, dancing with excitement, old men shuffling to claim their spot to see this miracle-working man.  They were waving palm branches, laying out their cloaks … Continue reading →

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LISTEN

Posted on January 9, 2012 by cindy

So often in the craziness of this life, I miss hearing His voice.  I pray, read, worship and serve.  I’m busy…busy doing good things for Him. Still.  I feel dry. Disconnected.  I want to hear Him, to know Him, to … Continue reading →

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New Homemade Laundry Soap Recipe

Posted on January 5, 2012 by cindy

I’ve tried a couple different homemade laundry soap recipes, but don’t love have the big bucket of goopy stuff in my laundry room. Recently I came across a different recipe from Dana at The White Silk Purse.  Love the idea … Continue reading →

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When Life Isn’t so Simple

Posted on January 5, 2012 by cindy

We had several life changes last year…some more simple than others.  Funny, in striving to live a more simple, purposeful life, I have found that doesn’t necessarily translate into an EASIER life. The chickens are now residing in a new … Continue reading →

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Food Inflation = Motivation

Posted on March 17, 2011 by cindy

Okay, so I’ll state the obvious, which is I know I haven’t blogged for awhile. “Life” took over, I got lax in some of my blogging and homesteading, and there you have it. I’m working part time, still homeschooling, and … Continue reading →

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Continuing the Conversation

Posted on October 28, 2010 by cindy

Life is moving ahead so quickly these days – I find myself saying that so often!  I was blessed over the weekend to join my husband on a business trip to Boston.  It was nice to get away together, and … Continue reading →

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Answers to some questions

Posted on September 2, 2010 by cindy

I’ve had a few questions over the past couple weeks or so that I’d thought I’d finally answer this morning! Regarding more pics of my Union Loom — I’ll try to take some, but it is hard to really tell … Continue reading →

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Weeding gone bad

Posted on July 11, 2010 by cindy

The weeds have really taken over my raised beds.  It is so hard to grow things (other than weeds) in our tropical summertime weather.  I decided to pull out my dead cucumber plants and pull weeds yesterday.  My idea is … Continue reading →

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We have a graduate!

Posted on May 28, 2010 by cindy

Allow me to get a bit off the topic of this little  blog and share some exciting news.  Our oldest son graduated from our homeschool last weekend!  We’ve been busy enjoying this special milestone with lots of friends and family. … Continue reading →

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Keys to Simplicity…Support

Posted on April 27, 2010 by cindy

Last night I had the opportunity to hang out and do some handcrafts with some friends from my homeschool support group.  The five of us are all pretty like-minded when it comes to learning skills, and preparing for an uncertain … Continue reading →

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