tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:11:48 +0000KBfamilyQuotephotographybabyhusbandlovememoriesgood eatsHolidaysa day in the lifeblessingsprayersBirthdayParentingLifeWordless Wednesdaypixthe first yearsGod provideschildrendeals/stealsmilestoneshealthhealthy livingmusicPoliticsfaithjob/workthanksgiving challengebreastfeedinghealthy eatingwords of wisdomit's bloggableFrugal livingInspirationexultationBELOLMy Daybooksweets/treatsthanxtoddlerhoodFoodfrugal funwedding"My sister"/Heatherconscious parentingquality timevanessaFriendsMommyhoodbabywearingencouragementsadBirthChristmasKB'ismsKeetzconcious parentinghomemakingministrymother/daughternephewsDisneyMealsarticles/publishingscraftieseco-friendlyin-lawsmarriagenaturesupportdeathpregnancyremindershoppingMarmeeWF/GFappreciationchurchcommunicationmemorialmobile updatesimplicitysisterswords.Christian walkDinneradventuresanniversarycleanhomebirthpraisesrelationshipsthoughts/musingsupdatevaccinationsAPDate nightDesignFacebookFallWeatherbffbookscloth diaperscoffeecomicgifthomenatural remediesresolution/goalsreviewsiteDadJMbakingcelebrationscookinggood timesmoviesGroceriesHeatherMai TeiWaterauthenticitybeachbeautybridesmaidchallengeconcious livingextended breastfeedingflowershairodditiesprecious momentsrants/ventssign languagevacationAbortionAuntChick-fil-AChoose lifeCo-sleepingHathorLessonsactivitieschocolateclothesgrandmaimaginationjamesnatural body productsrainresponsibilityteatripwalkweekendElimination CommunicationLiteratureTeensaccidentallergiesamberawarenessbedsharingcallchangedisciplineemailgracehomeschoollaundrylemonsmissionsnursing in publicoopsprojectrespectsewingsleepstormtoysttcvisitAshleeBabyhawkBryceFunny FridaysGAPSGenerous WifeGrainFreeInterior DesignRealFoodScipturesblessedcrockpotdreamseBay/thrift findsengagementenviromentfellowshipfunnieshairstyleslibrarymidwifenew housenoteorganicprioritiesquestionreminiscencesafetyshoesvegetarianwishlistBatmanERFGCMGentle DisciplingGood SamaritanNTNounaR-E-S-P-E-C-TRandom Acts of KindnessTwitteraccomplishmentsartaudiobooksboycampainingclotheslinecoming of ageconsignmentcountdowndiaper-freefarewellhomeopathicshubbyimaginparadiseproud momentspuppiesrecyclesoaking/fermentingstorytimesurvey saysthree musketeerstonguehttp://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tiph)Blogger571125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-9151150649585919172Thu, 27 Jun 2013 20:51:00 +00002013-07-01T16:23:20.325-04:00authenticitychildrenconscious parentingdisciplineParentingR-E-S-P-E-C-Tthoughts/musings I am not advocating letting children run wild, with no training or direction. God gave parents the responsibility to protect and train children to grow into adults. However, I believe that this looks much different than we were led to believe. ~ RecoveringGrace :: The Tree of Knowledge For me, it's all about getting rid of arbitrary rules... and being more deliberate in choosing my http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2013/06/letting-go-of-control.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-8662879257138511700Thu, 27 Jun 2013 03:19:00 +00002013-06-26T23:23:25.485-04:00bakingchocolateGrainFreesweets/treatsWF/GFThese are sweet, chocotaley treat -- with a fudge-like consistency... yet don't taste at ALL like beans... and are gluten/grain-free & fairly healthy! Ingredients 1 (15oz) can organic black beans - rinsed & drained 3 eggs 3 Tbs oil (I use coconut) ¼ cup of cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla a pinch of salt ¾ cup of sugar (or I've used approx ¼ cup of granulated Stevia for my http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2013/06/black-bean-brownies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-1778309161940436775Sat, 22 Jun 2013 23:24:00 +00002013-06-26T16:29:25.406-04:00booksInterior DesignKBlibraryI don't know why I didn't do this sooner.  I have seen this idea on Pinterest many times...  And LOVED it. And the color theme goes SO well in KB's room! I think this is my new favorite space! http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2013/06/kbs-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-5357268431161908411Fri, 21 Jun 2013 23:12:00 +00002013-08-02T14:39:53.039-04:00 photo property of  HolisticSquid.com With Summer officially upon us...  Sun exposure, sunscreen, & cancer are all the hot (all pun intended) topics right now. BUT... did you know that exposure to the sun actually has health benefits... that by getting moderate natural exposure, it can actually help prevent cancer (say what?!)... and that by using sunscreen with you may actually http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2013/06/sun-is-really-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-156932238174868766Sat, 25 May 2013 20:30:00 +00002013-06-26T16:34:04.120-04:00authenticitychildrenconscious parentingdisciplineGentle DisciplingParentingreminderrespectresponsibility This really resounded with me.  I needed this reminder! ♥ http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2013/05/good-reminder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-1858528407925894672Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:00 +00002013-06-26T17:03:03.339-04:00adventuresblessedblessingsGod providesGood Samaritanit's bloggablemother/daughterRandom Acts of Kindnessthanx Today, as we were walking to catch the bus to the library... a man in a business suit, who was driving  through the neighborhood, stopped and motioned for us to please wait. Hesitant, I paused our walk.  He then rolled down his window, and asked if KB was my daughter... I answered she was - curious to what he was getting at. He then said he's seen us walking in the neighborhood http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2013/05/downtown-adventures-good-samaritan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-2634614699480782911Tue, 14 May 2013 20:42:00 +00002013-06-26T16:50:44.049-04:00appreciationbeachblessedhomenatureparadiseprecious moments What a beautiful evening for a walk on the beach!  It's nights like this that make me go.... "Wow! I can't believe we *get* to live here!" http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2013/05/what-beautiful-evening-for-walk-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-8885504395087730997Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:53:00 +00002016-09-14T02:16:39.361-04:00cookingDinnergood eatsCurried Lentil Sweet Potato Stew (Wholeliving.com) Cook Time: Approx 45 mins Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil (I use avocado or coconut) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 2 medium celery ribs, chopped (I've used dried celery flakes instead) 1 bay leaf 1 garlic clove, minced (or more... more garlic is always better!) 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 2 cups dried brown http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2013/04/curried-lentil-sweet-potato-stew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-4931144463237288482Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:52:00 +00002013-04-01T18:00:25.418-04:00GAPSgood eatsNTRealFood Like Sausage, but not all the *disgusting* things they put into them?  Then this recipe is for you! A super easy way to turn a good-quality meat into something that tastes just like sausage!  Ingredients 1 pound of Ground Beef (or turkey) 1 small Onion, chopped  ¼ tsp each, of the following spices: Cumin, Cayenne pepper, Ginger, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Oregano, & http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2013/04/nourishing-traditions-sausage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-5681743584448204818Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:10:00 +00002013-06-26T17:10:43.688-04:00celebrationsfamilyHolidayspix http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2013/03/happy-easter-from-our-little-family-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-1859032835377516324Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:27:00 +00002013-06-26T17:29:11.734-04:00deathfamilyfarewellgrandmamemorialsad We'll love you forever - A bushel, a peck, & a hug around the neck!!! ♥ 06/08/1911 - 07/25/2012 KB with her Great-Great-Grandma (Summer 2010) http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2012/07/goodbye-sweet-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-617607368358493942Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:35:00 +00002011-11-18T12:54:48.421-05:00coffeedeals/stealsHolidaysI’ve been looking forward to this all week long! BOGO Starbucks!! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!My favorite Caramel Brulée Latte is back....  AND for the rest of this week - from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m you  can take a friend, a loved one, or even an enemy (hey it's free coffee) to enjoy it - or your own favorite holiday flavor - BOGO! Starting today (Nov, 17th), and goinghttp://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/11/buy-one-get-one-free-starbucks-drinks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-9148849687618541837Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:41:00 +00002011-11-14T23:34:11.638-05:00GAPSgood eatsGrainFreehealthy eatingRealFoodWF/GFDue to my mom & sisters being on the GAPS diet, and my immediate family trying to be more conscientious about eating whole/real foods (i.e. - using nourishing, whole, traditional ingredients - that even your great-great-grandmother would recognize as food).  - and watching/limiting our intake of grains (unless soaked or sprouted).... we're always on the look out for yummy, healthy, http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/11/grain-free-chocolate-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-5050578872687931840Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:36:00 +00002013-04-01T20:17:16.514-04:00childrenconscious parentingInspirationParentingQuote “Each second we live is a new and unique moment of the universe, a moment that will never be again. And what do we teach our children? We teach them that two and two make four, and that Paris is the capital of France. When will we also teach them what they are? We should say to each of them: Do you know what you are? You are a marvel. You are unique. In all the years that have passed, http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/11/each-second-we-live-is-new-and-unique.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-5044879693073892096Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:36:00 +00002011-11-07T19:50:49.372-05:00moviessafetyvaccinations"THE GREATER GOOD looks behind the fear, hype and politics that have polarized the vaccine debate in America today. The film re-frames the emotionally charged issue and offers, for the first time, the opportunity for a rational and scientific discussion on how to create a safer and more effective vaccine program." If You Think You Know Everything About Vaccines... Think Again!  The http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/11/video-greater-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-4900722660273896210Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:02:00 +00002011-11-07T14:03:03.785-05:00conscious parentingMommyhoodQuoteHow can it be a large career to tell other people’s children about the rule of three, and a small career to tell one’s own children about the universe? How can it be broad to be the same thing to everyone, and narrow to be everything to someone? No. A woman’s function is laborious, but because it is gigantic, not because it is minute. I will pity Mrs. Jones for the hugeness of her task; I http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-can-it-be-large-career-to-tell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-596565798738231374Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:36:00 +00002013-06-26T17:38:49.712-04:00BatmanBirthdayfamilyKeetzmemorialphotographypix In Honor & Memory of our beloved Batgirl, Kyria on her 18th birthday! Love you 4eva, Keetz! http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/10/happy-birthday-keetz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-4654515295102139600Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:35:00 +00002011-10-08T12:35:31.755-04:00encouragementjob/workhttp://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/10/it-will-be-ok.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-578279219246703729Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:10:00 +00002012-09-25T22:42:19.295-04:00healthnatural remediesGarlic Lemonade?  You are probably thinking "That sounds nasty!  There is absolutely NO way I am trying that!" But seriously... if you are battling any kind of cold or sickness, feel like you're getting sick, or just are just concerned about getting sick.... you really should try this!  It's sweet and tangy, and actually surprisingly good!  It serves as an expectorant...&http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/09/garlic-lemonade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-6659482874745894219Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:17:00 +00002011-09-07T13:35:35.563-04:00babychildrenpregnancyrants/ventsttc***Warning... rant ahead! Proceed at your own risk!*** Thanks to the internet (like the oh.so.addicting, Pinterest)... and even the audacity of some of our local shopping mall patrons.... I have seen this saying -- and all it's many variants ("All I Wanted was a Backrub..."  "All I/Mommy Wanted was a Foot Rub..."  "All daddy wanted was a..."  ::ahem:: yeah, nevermind...) -- http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/08/think-about-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-3499834123154737054Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:55:00 +00002011-09-07T13:36:20.821-04:00articles/publishingsconscious parentingencouragementhomeschoolimaginmilestonesSomeone just resposted this link on FB, and it couldn’t have been in better timing! My sweet girl turned four just 2weeks ago — making her literally the baby of her “class” (per her age group based on school year). And though we’ve never adhered to mainstream ways of doing anything (esp in our approach to parenting) in her young life… as this school year approached, and the majority of herhttp://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-should-4-year-old-know.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-8928287961919268804Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:31:00 +00002011-07-27T01:32:12.452-04:00a day in the lifehubbyLOLministrypixWordless Wednesdayhttp://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/07/wordless-wednesday-when-rums-gone-its.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-1761313272188021184Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:22:00 +00002011-07-27T01:22:08.933-04:00childrenhomemakingjob/workParentingprioritieshttp://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/07/priorities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-860670517835421029Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:51:00 +00002011-09-07T14:19:07.924-04:00churchgood timesministryTeens Graphic © 2011 by Keenan Sultanik :: Sultanik.net Oops... I mean, "A Christian's Life for Me!!" ;-) Our 2011 Vacation Bible School is underway - this year, with an exciting Pirate Theme!  B & I are working with our Teens... and we LOVE it (and them!)! B as well as many of the other guys (and a few gals) got themselves all decked out in full fledge pirate costumes. They looked awesomehttp://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/07/yo-ho-yo-ho-pirates-life-for-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8696208645663931432.post-5576137320212987196Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:13:00 +00002013-07-01T16:32:10.983-04:00childrenconscious parentingParentingwords of wisdom To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while.  ~Josh Billings http://homegrown-love.blogspot.com/2011/07/travel-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiph)