Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Tuesday's Thought

"Well ordered words are as a honeycomb: sweet to the soul, and health to the bones." Prov. 16:24


God tells us often, in the Bible, about choosing our words carefully. Words determine if we are full of Prudence and Wisdom or fools in hast. I sometimes tend to be the later, no, most of the time. This is something I work on daily. Stop...think and carefully choose the words we want to say. "He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress." Prov 21:23. How many times have you spoken up to quickly and winced, wishing you could take it back? The old saying "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" is false! Words cut to the soul. From our children to our spouses and friends, they all deserve to be treated as we would want to be treated. With kind, thoughtful words.


Gods peace,

Dee

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Tuesday's Tip

Today I'm posting a Tuesday's tip. I am going to try to do this each week. Something useful, hopefully. Please let me know if it helps you.

Dee's "Kill A Cold Drink"

1 mug of hot water
1 freshly pressed garlic clove (powder or jar doesn't work)
less than 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper (just a sprinkle)
1 tsp honey
Mix in cup. Garlic will float so it should be stirred as you drink it.
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I've used this for the past couple years and no one in my family has gotten a cold or the flu. If it's used the first day or two of feeling yucky, one will do it. If the cold has been around for a few days you may need to do one a day for two or three days.

I have many people testify this works, even hubbies who turned up their nose and said "what is Dee trying to do kill ME!?" LOL

I just laugh and say, trust me it works. The warm water helps everything absorb easier, the garlic is antifungal/antivirus, the cayenne is to open things up and will clear sinus', the honey is for good measure so it is tastey to drink. PLEASE DON"T CHEW THE GARLIC, just swallow it down the hatch. That's my tip.

Good health to you,

Dee

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Ch ch ch changes...

I've stepped out of comfort zone and did something different. I've changed my blog to the new beta blogger. There isn't a whole lot new yet, except under my profile, my name "homemakersheart" is not showing correctly. Oh, well..I'll get that fixed somehow. I love that you can add things in the column and change colors. I've been wanting to change that for quite some time but didn't know how or where to look. I've removed the music too, started getting on my nerves..can only imagine what others feel.

***News***


As a family effort, we have all decided we are "Going Green". We want to be more environmentally conscious. Each week(or as close to that as we can) we are going to be taking small steps to help preserve the earth that God has given us to survive off of. Hubby and I agree, even if we are the only one's that do this in our neck of the woods, at least it is something. We can feel good that we are doing our part as best we can. I will be posting what it is each week we have started implementing towards Going Green. I hope you check back periodically to see what's new on our journey. Who knows, you may even consider joining in, even if it's just one thing...that one thing can go along ways if everyone did it.

I wish you God's peace.

~Dee

Saturday, October 14, 2006

Pumpkin Patch

Every year, no matter where we are stationed, we have a tradition of taking the girls to a pumpkin patch and taking a fall picture. Well, today we went..and I forgot my camera! UGH! I have been assured we will go back in the next couple weeks to get my final picture. Yep, my youngest step-daughter is a Senior and plans on moving away to college next summer. So, this year was my last "tradition" of pictures at the pumpkin patch.

As I said this to Danielle while we were walking up the dirt road, I stuck out my lip to pout. She rolled her eyes and said "Mom, it's not like I'm dissapearing. I'll be home sometimes and we can go then." *Sigh*

Well here are the 3 we picked today. The tall cool one is my Honey's, and the white unique one is Danielle's, the bumpy one is mine. :-)

God's peace be with you~
Dee

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Thursday's Thought

~Thursday's Thought For The Day~
"We are only caretakers of the earth."
~tea bag tag...
After reading this and mulling it over for a while, I found this to be true in a few instances. God gave us the earth and ll we need to sustain our lively hood. We are only caretakers of the earth. We don't own it and can't take it with us, but we can care for it while we are here. In turn we get the abundance of food and some of the most beautiful flowers. I've heard flowers are the earth laughing (there's another Thursday's thought.)
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Another aspect I saw in this quote was: we can care for our kids and eventually we have to let them go and grow up. They then tend to themselves and their kids. When we don't have kids at home anymore, or they are grown, we can be caretakers of the earth. The earth has always been here, and our time and effort put into tending to it (be it gardening for food, going "green", or planting more trees and flowers) will sustain it for generations. We truly are only caretakers of the earth. That is the only thing that will always be there that will need us for as long as God allows us to be here.
~Mrs. P.

Friday, October 06, 2006

Rummage Sale

This morning we went to a Women's Club rummage sale. Check out our treasure's..




The shirts, scarfs, and jewerly are Danielle's treasures, the vintage apron, gloves, lamp and pillow case are my treasures. The gloves were 25 cents each, one pair is leather, the long one's have pearl buttons. My hands are always cold so I wear gloves a lot, usually black gloves liners or knit gloves. These will be much prettier, especially in church. How fun it was to spend time together. Well, lunch time now.

I wish you God's peace.

~Dee

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Spirit Day

Spirit Day is today and she is all red and black!
Ok, she dyed her hair red last night for spirit day. (Eye-balls popping out here!) Fortunately it's not permanent. 2-3 washings and it should be gone. Danielle is all into spirit day today, her make-up, she bought the shirt and hat last night and painted them, then shredded old pants to go with it all. Homecoming is tomorrow night.

I hope I get my normal conservative step-daughter back now....

~Dee

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

'80's Day


Yep, flash back city!!


My step-daughter chose this outfit for '80's day at school. She looks so grown up I can hardly believe she's only 17 (soon 18). I am so proud of her. The thrifty part of her came out when she put together this outfit for under $15. Ok, those of you that are able to remember the '80's, check out the shoes...oh and the blue eyeshadow! I fell over when I saw the black patent purse to finish it off. God has truely blessed me with a beautiful step-daughter who continues to amaze me everyday.

~Mrs. P

Monday, October 02, 2006

Senior Spirit Week

My youngest step daughter is a senior this year, ugh! My husband and I have raised her since she was 3 (her sister was 5), and now she's a SENIOR! I feel old!

Well this week is Spirit week and today is: Mismatch Day!


I just love her! She is a great person and step-daughter. (She said she had to work hard at trying to mis-match.)

Will keep you posted on tomorrow's event.

~Mrs. Peterson

Saturday, September 30, 2006

National Womanhood Day!

Happy Womanhood Day! Today is the day to celebrate preserving being a woman, and by that I don't mean the women's lib thing. Check out the article below I found while searching the web, it's a great description:


"Purpose of Womanhood Day, September 30
Womanhood Day is an effort to preserve femininity, masculinity, marriage and family life. It is hoped that this day will be the door to a better life, with a good year to follow in which we, as women, more perfectly succeed in our careers in the home. On September 30 1972 the first National Womanhood Day was proclaimed. This day received national and international attention and was observed in many homes across the country. Each year, with your help and the help of women everywhere, this special day will be celebrated in the hope of preserving the true character of womanhood.

GIVE YOUR HUSBAND AND FAMILY YOUR BEST TODAY.
A Double Life: In this early movie, Ronald Coleman played the part of a great and famous actor who became so involved with the characters he played that they influenced the direction of his life. Before he became a famous actor he married a charming and angelic girl named Britta. But this almost ideal marriage did not last because he became so obsessed with the various parts he played that he became difficult to live with. After their divorce he made this statement: “When I married Britta, that is when I wanted to become a great actor.” A woman has great power over a man, to make or break him. She can make him happy, or she can make him sad. She can inspire him to reach his highest dreams, or she can become his stumbling block. And although she does not have all power, she can influence his life profoundly. May God help us all to become our husband’s greatest source of joy and the inspiration of his highest dreams. "



~Mrs. P

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Posting problems??

Anyone else have problems yesterday posting? I logged on this morning and found my problems yesterday turned into 3 posts of the same thing!! Ugh!

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Tuesday's Ten

10 favorite articles of clothing:

1. A soft sweater, light green, white, or soft pink
2. warm fuzzy socks
3. my Ariat boots
4.Black blazer
5. Crisp white shirt
6. walking shoes (tennis shoes for those that don't know I walk all the time)
7. Sunday comfies (a purple soft lounge outfit, it's nice after being all dressed up for church)
8. jean jacket
9. my new long skirt that hubby says it's my gypsy skirt
10. anything that makes me feel pretty

Ok, whoever reads this ...TAG...please leave a post here so I can read yours.

~Dee

Sunday, September 24, 2006

Gifts from my honey


My husband brought me this beautiful Lei from Hawaii. I can't even begin to describe how lovely it smells. I wore it all last night and the put it in the refrigerator so it will last, and my fridge started to smell a little too lovely as well. Not good when I am hungry, so I have it on again today. I think I may hang it in my bedroom so I can smell the fragrance more (and keep my craving for food when I open my fridge) ;-)




The second picture is a bouqet of flowers the team bought me for finding them a hotel room in a last minute situation. The Bird of Paradise flower is the big orange and yellow one that looks like a bird's beak. I don't know the names of the other flowers. I thought that was kind of them and wanted to share them with you all.

May God grant you peace today.

~Dee

Friday, September 22, 2006

Tomorrow's excitement

I am so excited for tomorrow. My hubby comes home after being gone for 10 days. The Marine Corps sent him to Okinawa for 3 days and on to Hawaii for 2 days. With all the bad weather in Japan (they had a typhoon) and the time differences, well, I plan on not planning a thing tomorrow! Except to pot my mums I just bought. Which brings me to my second exciting thing...
~The First Day of Fall ~


I made this guy last year. I am excited for the fall and look forward to hitting the thrift shop or yard sales to get the pieces for this year's scarecrow. I'll keep you posted (no pun intended).

~Dee

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

My Motto lately

Every morning I drink a warm cup of organic green tea. The tags have a thought printed and some are really good. This is my motto now...

" The Fool in a hurry drinks his tea with a fork."
This is so true. I certainly can't enjoy my tea if I'm in a hurry...yep speaking from experience on that one :-\

Thursday, September 07, 2006

Labor Day



We went on a family outing for Labor Day to Westville. It is a town that there motto is "Everyday is 1850 here." The workers live in a nearby town and come to "work" everday, kids are there if there is no school or they are homeschooled.

There I met Ms. Jeanette. She took the time to teach me how to repair my Grandmother's handwoven rugs (by hand since I don't have the loom). It was so fascinating. She offered to teach me more if I come back some day. I can volunteer and just "hang out" and learn. How fun!! My husband was so excited for me he is trying to figure out how I could come up there often, it's an hour away :-(

Check out the loom. It is real, it works and is all handmade. Ms Jeaneatte says she can make one set of curtains in one day. Wow! Can you imagine today with all the "things" we squish in our days trying to handmake things for our home and family. No wonder there was less stress then. We do to much busy stuff and not enough time with a gift the Lord has given us, Family time.

~Dee

Thursday, August 31, 2006

Exciting News


My dear husband and I have discussed the idea of me getting back to blogging. God showed me I had some lessons to learn regarding time and getting lost in to many others' blogs. This took me away from my husband, our home and our family. It also took my focus off of God and what he has planned for me.

For now my posts will be sporatic since I have been working on developing a crafting business for a few weeks. I continue to have many people request these little Angel bears I make from polymer clay (boys and girls). So right now I am focused on filling current orders. I plan to revamp my blog and center it around God, family, homesteading, and natural health. Please pop in now and then I would love to hear from you.

May God bless you with His Grace and Mercy today.
~Dee

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Treasures Found


I had to post my treasures I found today at a boutique I like to shop at. I found REAL Minnetonka boots. There black and fully lined, very little wear for $15.00. I had gone back for 3 weeks looking at them, dreaming of the warmth they would provide for my piggies. So here they are. I love them!
AND.. God guided me over to the gowns to look for a ball gown. Every Nov. the Marine Corps has their birthday ball and I don't ever pay full price for a gown. This year is my darling husband's last Ball as active duty. Last year I found a beautiful one at Dillards, but the price was not even an option. This same gown was at the boutique today...new with tags still...for $50. And the owner let me put that on layaway since I don't need it right away. Unbelievable. It's black velvet with spagatti straps, full length and at the bottom where it flares out there is white shear fabric that is in the creases (?). It is beautiful.

I asked hubby "since I like my boots so much and the gown do you think I could wear both to the Ball??" Silly guy "sure why not!"

I wish you God's peace.
~Dee

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Just Poppin' In



I wanted to post a picture of our new puppy, Koda. He is an all white Boxer. Hope you all are doing well.

~Mrs. Peterson

Monday, June 05, 2006

Instructions...

Dear Family and Blogging Friends,

This is my last post as I am ending my blog. Last weekend I attended a conference called One in the Spirit, celebrating Pentecost. Of all things, during mass I got a very clear message from the Holy Spirit, "end your blog and be more submissive to your husband."

Well the latter is going to take some work, and some prayer. I thought I had been. But my blog, ugh. It was one of those moments though that I just knew....don't argue...do it! I pondered through the day and early the next morning about this trying to understand, or justify keeping this then my husband and I opened Proverbs to read for the day, which Sunday was June 4th. It said repeatedly
"Let your heart hold fast my words: keep my commands, that you may live.", Prov 4:4
"Do not forget or turn aside from the words I utter.", Prov 4:5
"Hear...recieve my words, and the years of your life shall be many." Prov 4:10
etc etc etc, all through this chapter.

So that was my reminder...Listen to the Holy Spirit...trust in God...and put one foot in front of the other.

I will miss this very much, and I will miss you all. I will be leaving the blog up for a short period. But not for long. I don't want the enemy to cause temptations.

I truly am inspired by ALL of you. As I grow in my journey of being a stay-at-home wife, and learn more about how/what I must do to grow as a Godly woman (one that lives by what God's instructions are in the Bible for us)...I will always be thinking of you. Especially my dear new friend, Ms Marion (reflectionsthroughtheseasons.blogspot.com) {{{Hugs}}}

I want to post a web site that some of you may be interested in. My husband found it while surfing through a site called dads.org Please take a look at her Creed, I think some of you may believe in the same things and I wanted to share it.

http://www.spirit-wars.com/articles.asp?id=96077&section=Rebecca

May God's Peace and loving Mercy be with you and your family. Always.

Your Sister in Christ~
Mrs. Dee Peterson (Homemakersheart)