$5 Dinners

Grow. Eat. Save. – Radishes: "

Obscure. Underrated.

It’s got a great peppery flavor with crisp, crunchy texture…until you cook it! It’s filled with Vitamin C, Potassium, antioxidants and fiber.

Here are a few things I learned on my quest to unlock the potential and delish-ness of these little red round beauties!

• How to Store Radishes


• Roasted Radishes


• Braised Radishes


• Radish Dip

I was quite surprised at how few recipes I came across. But in the end I settled on a recipe in last month’s Real Simple Magazine.

Braised Chicken with Spring Vegetables

I made a few adaptations and substitutions…and in the end, I was quite impressed with how this turned out. It left my tongue and palate wanting more!

Braised Chicken with Radishes, Carrots and Peppers

1 Tbsp olive oil ($.10)

2 large split breast chicken, skin removed ($2.12)

Salt and pepper

About 8 radishes, washed, snipped and halved ($1)

1 cup homemade chicken stock

2 carrots sticks, peeled and cut into sticks ($.20)

1/2 red pepper, cut into 1/2″ squares ($.40)

1/2 orange pepper, cut into 1/2″ squares ($.40)

(1 cup brown rice $.40, 1 package frozen spinach $.50)

Directions

Place the oil into a saucepan. Add the split breast chicken and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 6 to 7 minutes on each side.

Remove from pan and set aside on a plate.

Pour off any fat and oil and then return pan to the stovetop. Pour in the chicken breast and the prepared vegetables.

Place the partially cooked chicken on top of the vegetables. Cover and cook on high until stock begins to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Prepare brown rice and spinach as directed.

Serve Braised Chicken with Radishes, Carrots and Peppers with Brown Rice and Spinach

Cost $5.12

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I also took Sheri’s suggestion and sauteed them in some butter with salt and pepper. And YUM-i-licious!

Pan Roasted Radish Quarters

Radishes, washed, snipped and quartered (sounds worse that being tarred and feathered?!)

1 Tbsp butter

Salt and pepper

Melt the butter in a skillet or small saucepan. Add the radish quarters and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden.

Eat straight from the pan.

With that…I’m off to water and check on the garden…garden updates next week!!!

What about you? What has been your experience with radishes? How do you like them? Link up a recipe or leave a link in the comments!

Thanks for helping us gather some great radish recipes!!!

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Like A Warm Cup of Coffee

If You’re So Inclined, I’d Love Your Vote…: "

OpenSky is giving $1000 to whoever wins for best shop page. You can see my shop page here and if you think it’s worthy, would you kindly consider voting for it?

You can vote for Like a Warm Cup of Coffee here.

Thank you! :)

P.S. If I win, I’ll have a giveaway… hint hint





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Women of Faith Blogs

False Notion: "

Some of us have the false notion that if we stay out of the thick of things we’ll be safe. In doing so, however, we can become enslaved by that very source of so-called protection. –Marilyn Meberg (The Great Adventure)"

The Point

Challenge 2010 - Verse 11: "Hello friends,

For some reason it seems like a very long time since we met here in blogland to share our memory verses. I'm so glad that you are hanging in there and doing your memorization. I know it is not easy, but the payoffs are huge. HUGE, I tell you.

I know many of you could offer a word of testimony about how the Lord has used the verses you have been memorizing in your life. I would love hearing from you, either as a comment here at The Point or via email. Please don't ever hesitate to contact me to share what's on your heart. I know that your testimonies and stories encourage me and others to keep on keeping on. So, bring 'em on!!

Time for verse 11. Once again, I return to Psalm 139 for the verse that I will be working on this 2 weeks. It is Psalm 139: 11 from the NIV:

If I say, 'Surely the darkness will hide me

and the light become night

around me,'

Can't wait to see what the Lord has you memorizing. Hang in there. We are almost half way!!

"

The Gospel.com Blog

Today’s Devotional: Listening to our waking thoughts: "

What did you wake up thinking about this morning?

Normally, when I wake up it’s with a random song lyric stuck in my head, or the first thing I need to do at work. But sometimes it’s more weighty than that. I’ve woken up thinking of friends I haven’t talked to for months or a problem in my life that needs resolution. Those mornings feel different, and those half-formed thoughts will linger until I act on them.

A recent Daily Encounter devotional discussed the importance of listening to those niggling ideas and thoughts we have when we wake up. They might be more than a passing notion—they could be a nudge from God:

Melody Beattie in her book, The Language of Letting Go, emphasizes the importance of contemplating what is on your mind first thing when you wake up in the morning? What is it in that half-asleep, half-awake place? Are you troubled about something? Is there some responsibility you have neglected and is bothering you? Is it a project you’ve wanted to start but have kept putting it off? Is it an unhealthy relationship you are in and you know that you need to either resolve or end it? Is it a destructive habit or sin that you feel convicted about?

Whatever is on your mind at this time is coming from your inner self, your unconscious mind, or it may be from God’s Spirit. It may be revealing an issue you need to deal with, or a project you’ve been thinking about starting for months. Listen to that voice and do what you know you need to do about it. Don’t put it off. Take care of it each day.

Have you ever realized something important in that half-awake/half-dreaming state?"

The Friendly Book Nook

Who Do I Lean On by Neta Jackson: "

Now that Gabby is back on her feet after being in a homeless shelter, she has a new dream that will stretch her faith farther than ever.

Gabby expects a fight from her husband over custody of their boys, but she is taken aback when he leans on her for a loan to cover his gambling debts. When she turns him down, Philip makes a desperate move that puts Gabby, her friends at the shelter, and even the House of Hope at risk.

The props Gabby usually leans on–Jodi, her Yada Yada prayer partner; her friend Harry, the ex-cop; and Lee, her lawyer, who has fallen in love with Gabby–are not always there when she needs them most. Gabby must make a decision that could change the course of her life. But is it for better–or for worse?

My Review: I enjoy these books soooo much. I think it’s because I wish I was in a group like the Yada Yada prayer group! They so take care of each other and everyone else they come into contact with! I can’t really relate to the character Gabby, I would just like to tell her what to do in the case of her love life. I guess my mantra is don’t trust anyone for a while at least. I always love Jodi Baxter and I can relate to her – happy marriage and public school teacher. The only difference is I have three kids and they are older.

I ordered the first parallel novel, Harry Bentley’s Second Chance by Neta Jackson’s husband Dave. Can’t wait to get it. These books take off on the secondary characters in Neta’s books. It will be nice to read about Christian men from a Christian man’s point of view! This book will help me wait until March 2011 when the next book in the series comes out, Who is My Shelter? These books rate at the top of my list of favorite Christian fiction books. Keep them coming, Neta and Dave!"

Real Hurts, Real Hope

Onto the Sisterhood! Will You Come?: "

When I began Real Hurts, Real Hope more than a year ago, my purpose was to give hope to Christian women who hurt and to the people who love them. This remains my passion.

Healing the brokenhearted is my heartbeat. It’s God’s work for me and my joy.

God spoke a “second step” to my heart too: The Sisterhood of Beautiful Warriors. Click the link and take a peek.

My beautiful warrior blog encourages Christian women who have struggles — and don’t we all? — to acknowledge their pain, bring it to the Lord and leave it at the cross AND to embrace the truth of who they are: God’s little girls all grown up, completely loved and accepted by him.

In a few days, I’ll pour Real Hurts, Real Hope into The Sisterhood of Beautiful Warriors and I’m asking you to come along. I plan to send you the Beautiful Warrior blog and let it minister to you. If you don’t want it, tell me. Just send an email to Lucy@LucyAnnMoll.com. Sound reasonable?

A few things my Beautiful Warrior blog gives you:

~ encouragement, just as you are

~ reminders that you are who God says you are

~ opportunity to hear from other Christian women who’ve faced difficulties and found hope

I’ll post Monday through Thursday and some Fridays at Beautiful Warrior. If you have suggestions, I’d love to hear them.

Here’s the lineup, which’ll change with your input ~

Rainy Days and Mondays

Blog Talk Tuesdays

Warrior Wednesdays

Let’s Give Thanks Thursdays

Funny Fridays

In case you’re asking, Why the change? I can’t keep up with two blogs and do both well. A girl’s gotta know her limitations and where God is leading.

You Are Loved!

"

Max Lucado Daily

Contentment: "

“Godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6, NKJV

In our world, contentment is a strange street vendor, roaming . . . slowly from house to house . . . offering his wares: an hour of peace, a smile of acceptance, a sigh of relief . . .

When I asked him why so few welcomed him into their homes, his answer left me convicted. “I charge a high price, you know . . . I ask people to trade in their schedules, frustrations, and anxieties . . . You’d think I’d have more buyers . . . but people seem strangely proud of their ulcers and headaches.”"

Lysa TerKeurst

Conflict Resolution- What do you want?: "Before we get into today's post, I had to giggle this morning when reading my Bible. Holly asked if I would spend a few weeks reading through Deuteronomy with her. So, this morning I was in chapter 3 when God clearly says, 'The Lord has given this land to you to take possession of it.'

Anyone who read yesterday's post will understand why this made me giggle.

I genuinely appreciated every comment and bit of advice from yesterday! Thank you.

Today we are talking about conflict resolution. You know the joy of having a little 'situation' with someone that needs to be talked out and worked through.

Lovely.

Many of us want with all our might to avoid conflict. I love how many of you honestly admitted that. I completely understand.

Conflict is messy, emotional, raw, and frustrating.

We think we're right and can't for the life of us understand why this other person doesn't see that! But then there's this thread of caution tugging at our heart reminding us there's always two sides to every story. Always.

Bummer.

Recently, the Lord taught me a powerful lesson about conflict.

Last week, I had a meeting with my staff at the Proverbs office. I don't often go into the office because with traveling to speak on the weekends, it's better for me to work from home during the week. Anyhow, I walked in and saw my staff had made a wise choice to make better use of my office by letting others use it.

We talked about this in the past but something about seeing it in person made me pause and feel sad.

The rational part of my brain could see that this was good.

The emotional part of my heart struggled.

When I went home that day, I had a choice to make. I could get all caught up in the emotion and make this a much bigger deal than it needed to be or I could sit with Jesus and ask for a better perspective.

Often I've chosen the emotional route. And honey let me tell you, that's an exhausting road for sure. As I female I've traveled and will travel this road again. It's part of my DNA and my PMS. But for this situation some rare rationality was tugging me to just sit with Jesus and seek wisdom.

As I sat, the Lord whispered into my heart a question, 'What do you really want?'

'I want to pout and explain my feelings and pout some more.'

But that wasn't really true. That's how I felt but that's not what I wanted. There's a big difference between those two. Identifying that difference would lead to a solution. And in the end, a good solution should always be the goal when tackling conflict.

Feelings should be indicators not dictators. They can indicate there are some emotions to process but not dictate how we act and react in a situation.

I wanted an office at home. A real office. Not a kitchen table with piles of stuff here and there. But an organized space to call my own.

Seeing that clearly helped me cut through the emotion and focus on a solution. I called my office manager and told her I was thinking of setting up an office in my house. She was incredibly supportive and told me when I was ready I could either have my furniture from the Proverbs office or the ministry would help me purchase some.

No tangled feelings. No big issue. Just a great solution where everyone is happy.

Now, I realize this is a small situation compared to many others we'll face. But I think there's something to this process of thinking past the emotion and identifying what we really want.

At least if we know what we're after, we won't get lost in a tidy pool of feelings along the way.

What do you think?"

Library of Congress Blog

… and Wonderful Wordsmiths!: "

Saturday, Sept. 25 will mark the 10^th anniversary of the Library of Congress National Book Festival – “A Decade of Words and Wonder.”

If you’re among the hundreds of thousands of people who have attended the event in its first nine glorious years, or just want to know more about this celebration of books, the people who write them and the all-important people who read them, you’ll want to check out the Library’s new National Book Festival 2010 website.

The site offers a number of new features this year (including some great retrospective video clips) and the new offerings will continue, so keep checking back. Also, look for a series of special events in the week leading up to this 10^th anniversary festival.

But now, (drumroll) the question on everyone’s lips: who are this year’s authors?

Although the list is not yet complete, NBF10 will offer internationally known authors Isabel Allende, Brad Meltzer, Katherine Paterson, Jane Smiley, David Remnick, Scott Turow and Nobel Prize-winner Orhan Pamuk.

And: Adele Logan Alexander, M.T. Anderson, Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Ree Drummond, Timothy Egan, Bruce Feiler, illustrator Peter Ferguson, Jonathan Safran Foer, Mem Fox, Jonathan Franzen, Elizabeth George, Gail Godwin, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Philip Hoose, Norton Juster, Jules Feiffer, Elizabeth Kostova, Chang-rae Lee, Thomas Mallon, Marilyn Nelson, Michelle Norris, Nell Irvin Painter, Linda Sue Park, illustrator James Ransome, Richard Rhodes, Henry Petroski, graphic novelist Jeff Smith, Peter Straub, Evan Thomas and Judith Viorst. For more detail, click here.

The 2010 National Book Festival will take place on the National Mall between 3^rd and 7^th Streets, rain or shine. The event, free and open to the public, will run from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m."

JournEzine

His Name is Truth: "If you had to convince an unbeliever that Jesus Christ is the Risen Lord, the Son of the Most High God, the King of all Creation, could you do it? What would you say to someone who had been taught differently all their life or perhaps had never had any teaching at all?
“He saith [...]"

JournEzine

Knowing God’s Will For Your Life: "If you want to know what the will of God for your life is, take a moment to read 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18; this verse outlines it perfectly. Prayer and thanksgiving are not only isolated words of petition and gratefulness to the Lord, they are a lifestyle; they are the will of God for your [...]"

(In)Courage

What to do if You Rip Your Pants: "

I hurried and dressed quickly to get to the church early. I couldn't afford to run late since I was leading the children’s program that morning. I quickly grabbed a pair of pants off the top of a stack, not remembering that the pile was supposed to go to the cleaner's weeks before for repair.

That was my first mistake.

I got there just in time to open the classrooms and double check the list of workers. Kids filled the classrooms and I remembered I’d left my notebook in the worship pastor’s office. I slipped in quietly while he was on the phone and pointed to my pile of stuff. He nodded and I squatted to get my things.

That was my second mistake.

My seam of my pants ripped from front to back, leaving me exposed, literally. I glanced quickly at the pastor with my jaw open as he laughed loudly at his phone conversation, not seeming to notice my unbearable dilemma (or perhaps he just covered well).

(I think it bares mentioning that I chose a lesser form of undergarments to avoid a panty line, possibly mistake number three).

So, I did the only natural thing: while looking at the back of the Pastor's head, I tiptoed over to the coat rack and stole his overcoat, wrapped it around myself and ran to my car, calling my husband on the way home.

I may have laughed and cried the whole way home.

I learned a lot of from this experience: 1. Don’t wear pants with tears in the seam, no matter how small. 2. Don’t wear minimal underwear (for several reasons, actually) 3. Don't squat in public 4. Don’t neglect myself.

Motherhood has blessed me so much. It’s taught me great character. I’ve learned to put the needs of my children in front of my own. I make sure they are clothed and fed and doing well.

I need to care for my physical body, so I can take care of theirs. I need to take concern over my spiritual life, so I can feed theirs.

The old adage “if Mama isn’t happy, no one is” is true! Moms often set the tone of the home. When I’m not praying or seeking God, my kids are usually the first to know because I’m more agitated and less patient. When I eat unhealthy or stay up until I’m exhausted, I’m not taking care of myself and in the end, everyone suffers.

Kids are demanding and they aren’t afraid to ask us for things they need. We shouldn’t be either.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”

What do you need to do today to take care of yourself?

by Kristen, We are THAT family"

Home Sanctuary

Cabinet Members: "

First of all, thank you to all who participated in May's Small Things! I loved reading your favorite tasks...and I must say that my own favorite was moving that blasted bag of pillows from its "temporary" residence in my closet, to the trash where it belonged. What joy!!

I will announce the winners from last month and the new prizes we will be playing for tomorrow. Until then, here is a new Tally Sheet to get us started:
Download Tally1006

Now, let's get going with June's Small Things. If you are new to Home Sanctuary, just jump right in - now is a perfect time to start!

I'm afraid that there is some corruption going on at the highest cabinet levels of my home. Both the left-leaning members and the right-leaning members have shown no signs of coming to a consensus on how they stand on the issues. Appointed for life, (or until they crack from the pressure), they are a odd mix of political and social demagogues who constantly seem to get themselves in hot water.

Yeah, it's these guys.

Despite many closed-door meetings and lengthy coffee breaks, these characters seem more interested in mugging for the camera than making any real changes. What they really need is some outside leadership to set things straight.

Today's Small Thing is to call an emergency cabinet session to bring about some order. Remind these mugs that they have a duty to provide a united front to the junior politicos in the department of glassware, who look to them for direction. Enjoy seeing what a little bit of change in the highest levels can do for you!

POINTS: 50 for tidying up the mug/teacup cabinet members.

BONUS POINTS: 30 for bringing justice to the glassware. Lord knows there's plenty of corruption going on in that department, too.

Just for fun: do you have a favorite cup or mug? Is it a souvenir from a memorable vacation or one you were given for Secretary's Day? Mine is the one in the photo with the hockey player on it: my son! Tell me about YOUR favorite cup and why...."

Ed.gov Blog

Prevent Teacher Layoffs: "The teacher layoff prevention fund in the emergency spending bill would play a critical role in combating the economic crisis."

Crosswalk.com

A Prayer God Loves to Answer: "'Lord, use me more!' What Christian doesn't want to come to the end of his or her life and know that it was a life well spent for God and His kingdom? But give thought to how you pray, my friends."

Book Crazy

WoW ~ Return To Paradise: "'Waiting On' Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted over at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week I am waiting on Return To Paradise by Simone Elkeles, Leaving Paradise is one of my FAVORITE reads, and my favorite Simone Elkeles book, though I have loved them all...I am VERY excited to see where Return To Paradise takes Maggie and Caleb!

It comes out September 1st by Flux and here's the synopsis via goodreads:

Maggie and Caleb just went through the worst year of their lives. Hit by a car and starting life over with a limp, Maggie never thought she would forgive Caleb. But she did-and fell in love. What they shared was real. But Caleb wanted to be free from the past-and a terrible secret: he wasn't the one who hit Maggie. So he left Paradise-and Maggie-forever.

When Maggie and Caleb run into each other in a different town, they can't deny their true feelings. Will Maggie let Caleb get away again? Or will Caleb face the truth and return to Paradise?

If you have not read Leaving Paradise, I highly recommend it! :)

What are YOU waiting on?

Copyright © 2009 - 2010 Jennifer Sprague @ Book Crazy. All material is original unless otherwise stated."

Bible Gateway's Verse of the Day

Hebrews 9:28: "“so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.”"

Becentsable

WalMart Coupons and Deals-6/2: "

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America Diabetes Association

Obesity Is Found to Take Toll After Age 40: "Although obesity has been linked to type 2 diabetes and heart disease, new findings suggest that it may not take effect until after age 40."

5 Minutes For Books

You're Not the Boss of Me: "

If I told you to close your eyes and describe to me what first comes to mind when I say the word "brat," what would you say? Would you picture a tantrum-throwing and demanding child, a la Roald Dahl's Veruca Salt? Or perhaps a whining child who refuses to do anything for himself, insisting upon adult intervention and assistance at all times? Or maybe even a completely self-absorbed child who offers no contributions toward her family's responsibilities and well-being?

These stereotypical examples are only a few of the potential connotations of the word "brat," and quite honestly, they also demonstrate what any child can be like sometimes. (Please don't tell me I'm alone on that observation of my own kids!) As a parent, the idea of raising a "brat" is horrifying, and I assume this is one of those rare parenting topics in which most people can generally agree, even if we all have varying definitions. A new book by Betsy Brown Braun, You're Not the Boss of Me: Brat-Proofing Your 4- to 12-Year-Old Child, attempts to break down the idea of brattiness to its individual components. Braun then offers solid advice on how to instill the traits and values that will fend off the bratty behavior we very much wish to avoid.

Like other quality parenting tomes, Braun puts great emphasis on parental communication and behavior, which has an undeniably strong effect on how our children behave in turn. In addition, she calls attention to the traits of empathy, independence, responsibility, respect, honesty, self-reliance, gratitude, and humor, and the impact these qualities can have on a child's growing sense of self, as well as his developing decision making skills. I found much of this advice to be familiar from my own decade's worth of experience reading parenting books, but I definitely can appreciate the purpose toward which Braun is putting it all together. While I know that I should be more patient at times and allow my two year old to do things for himself (even when I could complete the job more effectively in 1/10 of the time!), I like the reminder that if I repeatedly intervene, I am helping to create the mindset that he does not have to learn to put his jacket on, because Mommy will swoop in and do it for him– NOT the expectation that I want to establish!

At times in the book, Braun gives specific ages at which she determines, or she states is generally accepted, that children can do certain tasks, such as walking to school independently or staying home alone. I hesitate to assign very specific ages in this way, personally, because I feel they do not take into consideration the particular individual characteristics of different children. For example, my nine year old has been riding public transportation and crossing large, busy intersections independently for about a year now, which is a younger age than Braun lays out here, but my husband and I, along with my son, determined that he was ready for this responsibility because of his extensive experience as a pedestrian and public bus rider accompanied by adults throughout this childhood, and as a result knew how to navigate these situations safely and responsibly. Rather than stick to specific age suggestions, I personally would advise parents to use them as a part of general assessments of children's readiness for certain activities and responsibilities.

There is clearly no shortage of parenting guides on the bookstore shelves, but I'm quite pleased to be able to add You're Not the Boss of Me to my own personal collection as a comprehensive, accessible and easily applicable book of guidance and information to assist me in my efforts to raise respectful and responsible children- no Veruca Salts in my family, please!

Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of HarperCollins and received a copy of You're Not the Boss of Me to facilitate my review. Mom Central also sent me a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Dawn loves to share funny stories about her children on her blog, my thoughts exactly, including those that can be sometimes described as tantrumy and whiny… she'll be regularly re-reading this book for assistance."

$5 Dinners

Grilled Chicken Fajita Pasta: "


I grew up in South Texas. Where you can find a fajita on just about every corner. But I’ve never had Fajitas in pasta form.

Must say…not too bad.

(If we could have had this with sour cream, I would have totally added some.) (But it certainly didn’t need it!)

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts ($2.44)

1 box bowtie pasta noodles ($.50)

2 Tbsp canola oil ($.05)

1 bag frozen peppers and onion blend ($.88)

1 Tbsp lime juice, for veggies ($.01)

Dashes ground cumin, for veggies ($.02)

Salt and pepper

1/4 cup lime juice, for marinade ($.10)

Dashes ground cumin, for marinade ($.02)

Salt and pepper

Avocado, sliced ($1)

Directions



Place the lime juice and ground cumin for the marinade in the bottom of the dish you’ll use to marinate the chicken.



Sprinkle a little more of the ground cumin and a few drops of lime juice on top. Season with some salt and pepper.



Grill until cooked through, then dice.



Meanwhile cook the pasta.

And saute the frozen veggies. (No need to let them thaw.)



Toss in the fresh cilantro, as well as the ground cumin and lime juice.



Saute for a few minutes, stirring often.



When you start to see this, the veggies are done.



Add veggies in with the cooked pasta. (If you want to add sour cream…add 1/2-1 cup here.)



Toss in the grilled and diced chicken.



Toss. Toss. Toss.

Serve Grilled Chicken Fajita Pasta with avocado slices.

Cost $5.02

(with lunch leftovers too!)

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$5 Dinners

Grocery Budget Makeover – Meal Planning: "

Amanda writes…

I am in the process of trying to “makeover” my grocery budget. I started a couple of weeks ago to find and use more coupons, make a grocery list and meal plan, and track prices of items so I can buy them/stock up when they are on the greatest sale. It has been challenging and a little overwhelming here at the start!

I love the idea of meal planning, but I have been unsuccessful at all attempts previously made

About us: We are a family of four-me, my husband, and our kids ages 2 and 8. We have a small dog and an outside cat. I mostly shop at Kroger, but sometimes Meijer and I spend somewhere between $100-150/week. I would love to bring this number down quite a bit. Maybe to around $75 or less!

I’m not sure I can conquer this, but I’m giving it my full effort!

A Few Tips from Me:

1. You are starting on the right foot! Don’t be discouraged. And try to be patient with yourself. It takes a little time to get into your groove!


2. Find a meal planner that works for you. There are a few free planners available here. Or you could get something like this. You have to figure out what system works best for you and your family.


3. Use Ziplist to keep track of recipes you want to try. It’ll make a grocery list for you too. And there’s an iPhone app!


4. When you find an ingredient that’s on sale and you’re not sure what to do with it, do an ingredient search!

What advice do you have for Amanda that might help her in her meal planning and decreased grocery spending efforts?!?

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Heading Home

All the Empty Chairs: " photo by eschipul on flickr.com
Memorial Day…

…originally known as Decoration Day as it was a day to honor the Civil War dead by decorating their graves. First observed on May 30, 1868 by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers.

Part of his proclamation says…

“What can aid more to assure this result than by cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead, who made their breasts a barricade between our country and its foe? Their soldier lives were the reveille of freedom to a race in chains, and their death a tattoo of rebellious tyranny in arms. We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance.

“All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the Nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. Let no wanton foot tread rudely on such hallowed grounds. Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and found mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten, as a people, the cost of free and undivided republic…

“Let us, then, at the time appointed, gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with choicest flowers of springtime; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from dishonor; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us as sacred charges upon the Nation’s gratitude,--the soldier’s and sailor’s widow and orphan.”

Young people today probably do not know that Memorial Day used to be a solemn day, honoring those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Businesses closed for the day. Parades were held. Speeches and prayers were offered up at cemeteries. People took flowers and flags to the gravesites of those heroes who died in service for their country. In a few places, these things still take place out of respect and honor.

A hero is one who puts himself or herself in harm’s way to protect someone he/she doesn’t even know, who puts his/her life on the line that you and I can live in safety. And usually with little thanks.

The next time you see one of our nation’s heroes in uniform stand and applaud him/her. Give him/her a big hug or pat on the back. Give that one your heartfelt thanks for protecting your homeland.

I hope you will take time to view this video. I know you will be blessed…



Please pray for all the families of our fallen service men and women who leave behind empty chairs for their families. And pray for all those troops now deployed in harm’s way that they will return safely to their homes and loved ones.

Pray that there will be no more empty chairs.

On Sunday, I’ll also be over be at Daily Signs of Hope. I hope you will take time to visit Michael Clark and Douglas Bolton.

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Memorial Day 2010: Earn Your Life: "Are we, out of gratitude, doing our duty for Christ, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, ministering to those in prison, in whatever harvest field to which the Lord has called us?"

Bible Gateway's Verse of the Day

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17: "“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.”"

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Square Foot Gardening – Lane’s Garden: "

I wanted to give you all a peak into Lane’s Summer Garden Project! I’m really enjoying watching it grow!!!

This is her first year gardening and what you see above is what her garden looks like after just a month!!!

Thanks for sharing your garden with us Lane!

I’ll be out in the garden some this weekend…trying to figure out what to do with a few of my squares of spinach. I’m thinking/hoping all this early heat is what did them in. They just did not grow like they did last year!!!

If you’d like to learn more about Square Foot Gardening, please check out the Square Foot Gardening books by Mel Bartholemew.

What’s happening in your garden this week!?!

Whether it’s small harvest, or a large one, we wanna know! Feel free to link up your blog post below…or leave an update in the comments!!!

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Square Foot Gardening – Lane’s Garden was first posted on May 29, 2010 at 5:43 am."