Victory Homemaking

Creamed Spinach

2013-05-20T13:21:00.001-07:00

Photo credit Never having been a huge fan of cooked spinach, I must admit that my family and I can't seem to get enough of creamed spinach. Yes, it does have a few more calories in it, but boy...

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Menu Monday, May 20

2013-05-19T11:50:00.002-07:00

Wednesday morning's "toaster waffles" are just waffles I made last weekend, frozen on a cookie sheet, and then transferred to a freezer bag. Put them in the toaster frozen for about half the...

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Flashback Friday, May 17

2013-05-17T06:59:00.000-07:00

I know this has nothing to do with homemaking, but it does have to do with life! Do your remember this?

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Book Review: Victim of Grace

2013-05-17T06:54:00.000-07:00

"Victim of Grace", an autobiography by author Robin Jones Gunn, is a different avenue for her to share her faith. Throughout the book, Robin recounts her life's challenges and joys in...

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Book Review: Little Blessings Bedtime Stories and Prayers

2013-05-15T17:22:00.004-07:00

This darling little book is destined to be an absolute favorite of the fortunate children who receive it. The pictures are nothing short of adorable, with so much detail, bright colors, sweet...

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Book Review: The Winnowing Season

2013-05-15T16:47:00.001-07:00

"The Winnowing Season" is the second book Amish Vines and Orchards series by Cindy Woodsmall. I had the opportunity to read the first book in the series, "A Season for Tending", and found that...

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Menu Monday, May 13

2013-05-15T12:17:00.000-07:00

Photo credit ***Oh my goodness! This was supposed to have posted on Monday and I don't know what happened! So sorry!!!*** I didn't make a menu last week. The weather was so...

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Happy Mothers Day!

2013-05-12T05:13:00.002-07:00

Happy Mothers Day! ...And don't forget to shut the mixer off first.

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Raising a Modern-Day Knight

2013-05-09T06:56:00.000-07:00

What's in a name? Get it here... Our culture doesn't think a whole lot about the meanings of names. In the past, though, people gave a lot of thought to naming their children. God...

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Passport to Purity Weekend

2013-05-08T08:56:00.001-07:00

As a parent, we get to look back at our childhood and choose those things we would do the same as our parents... and those we would change. I'm a product of the 80's. My parents both...

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Book Review: American Phoenix

2013-05-03T06:13:00.000-07:00

I love history. It has to be my absolute favorite genre. And when I received "American Phoenix" by Jane Hampton Cook, I was just about drooling as I opened the package. This book is...

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Menu Monday, April 29

2013-04-29T05:50:00.003-07:00

Bread bakin' day today. Everybody loves bread bakin' day. It's amazing how quickly an entire loaf of fresh bread can be devoured by people that aren't even hungry. This week, I got out...

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Menu Monday, April 22

2013-04-22T06:09:00.003-07:00

Sunshine this week! Yeah! I feel a nature hike coming...! Monday B: Oatmeal with cranberries & pears D: Smoked salmon & Swiss omelets; spinach...

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Book Review: The Passionate Mom

2013-04-20T21:10:00.000-07:00

Being the mother of two tween-agers, I was excited to be able to review "The Passionate Mom: Dare to Parent in Today's World" by Susan Merrill. Mrs. Merrill's book discusses current topics that...

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See the Light Art Class DVD WINNER!

2013-04-17T08:30:00.000-07:00

Here's the winner of See the Light DVD Giveaway!: Annabanana! Congratulations! Email me within 48 hours to claim your prize: victoryhomemaking@gmail.com Woooohoooo!

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Menu Monday, April 15

2013-04-15T05:30:00.000-07:00

It's tax day today. I really don't mind paying taxes. I just wish I had more input in how they spent it. Also, don't forget! Wednesday is the deadline to enter our GIVEAWAY...

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Easy No-Knead Artisan Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread

2013-04-12T05:30:00.000-07:00

Photo credit Okay... so I'm basically a lazy person. I like easy, so I confess: I LOVE this recipe. This has become my go-to recipe for bread when we are out of Honey Whole Wheat...

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No-Soak Crockpot Beans

2013-04-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

Photo credit I was dumbfounded. Not soaking dried beans? My friend, Koe, told me that she makes beans like this all the time. She is a homeschooling mother to eight hungry kiddos (6...

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GIVEAWAY: DVD Art Class from See the Light! - Drawing Closed

2013-04-10T00:00:00.001-07:00

Last week, I shared with you about the wonderful DVD art curriculum available from See the Light. Well, they have been so kind to allow me to give away the first DVD in the Art Class...

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Julia Child's Gratin Dauphinois

2013-04-09T05:30:00.000-07:00

Photo credit This winter, I found this incredible recipe in Julia Child's classic Mastering the Art of French Cooking. It is really quite a simple recipe but the taste is truly...

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Menu Monday, April 8

2013-04-08T05:30:00.000-07:00

Photo credit We are back to school this week. Our next break from school is summer vacation. I have to say, this time of the year we are all counting down the days. You, too?...

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Book Review: Take a Chance on Me

2013-04-07T16:36:00.001-07:00

It's been a while since I read a really good Christian romance novel, so I was looking forward to being able to review "Take a Chance on Me" by Susan May Warren. I was not disappointed. Mrs....

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Art & Home Schooling: See the Light (DISCOUNT THRU APRIL 16)

2013-04-06T06:48:00.002-07:00

Our family has been home schooling for seven years. It has been a great journey, and sometimes I am amazed (but grateful!) that we are still here. This is the time of year that I like to...

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Book Review: Launch Your Life

2013-04-05T06:48:00.000-07:00

"Launch Your Life" by Kenny Silva is a self-proclaimed "Guide to Growing Up for the Almost Grown Up". This book, targeted at (in my opinion) young adults graduating from college and possibly even...

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Menu Monday, April 1

2013-04-01T06:58:00.001-07:00

Photo credit We are taking our Easter Vacation this week. I almost had myself talked into taking a break from meal planning for the week, too. But then reality hit. I still have to make...

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