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Honey Chai Orange Marmalade

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:46:00 +0000

Orange season is done here, but I was able to get some good pickings off the trees and try the next thing on my list... marmalade. I never liked orange marmalade… until I made it myself. I have grown to love the tingling flavor and beautiful golden color. It is especially delicious with...

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Join The Spring 7-Day Real Food Challenge!

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:46:00 +0000

I am thrilled to introduce you to Roxanne, the Holistic Mama, who will be heading up a Spring 7-Day Real Food Challenge on April 21st - 27th! Plus, I am on the support team with 28 other bloggers. A friend referred me to Roxanne and she personally invited me to join her & 28 other...

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GIVEAWAY: Safe Harvest Seed Bank from LPC Survival (3 Winners!)

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:41:00 +0000

With spring fast approaching and everybody already planning & starting their gardens... this is a giveaway you don't want to miss. Really... a seed bank that you can save up to 5 years. Who wouldn't want to have that in hand just in case something happens? The Safe Harvest Seed Bank™...

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Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert with Awesome Freebies!

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:27:00 +0000

I know I haven't shared much here about cloth diapers, but I couldn't pass up sharing with you all about this awesome ebook that just came out yesterday! But first, let me share with you my personal experience with cloth diapers... I've been cloth diapering for over 6 years now...

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Homemade Natural Deodorant That Works!

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:43:00 +0000

When we first started out the road to living more naturally... one of the first things to go was the deodorant. The Stinky Story It was a bold step for us at the time and we were really nervous about the stinky body odor that was surely going to follow us around for a while. We learned that...

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Beef Tongue Part 2: How to Cook Tongue in 5 Easy Steps

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:34:00 +0000

After sharing our top 4 favorite tongue recipes, I had a few friends request that I share a simple step by step guide on how to cook tongue. It is so easy that you might find yourself cooking up tongue more often then not! Remember, you can't say this is gross if you've never tried it. Try...

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Beef Tongue Part 1: Four Yummy Ways to Enjoy Eating Tongue

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:29:00 +0000

I am over at Spain in Iowa today, sharing my tongue recipe that I developed and perfected. Its so yummy and real simple to make. Really. My family and I enjoy eating tongue in several different ways. Below I am sharing our top 4. Have you had tongue? I know it sounds & looks...

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Honey-sweetened Orange Curd Bars (gluten-free & dairy-free)

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:23:00 +0000

We are finishing up a great week with a mission team from one of our supporting churches. I am always exhausted when the teams leave, but feel spiritual full from being able to fellowship with other believers & friends! The last few weeks have been emotionally draining for me. A lot has...

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Real Food eBook Bundle {5 eBooks for $7.40!}

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:10:00 +0000

Serving your family "real food" is important, but how do you do it without breaking the budget or sacrificing taste? This week's bundle includes the resources you need to eat delicious, whole foods on a budget. Packed full of recipes and tips, it's sure to be a go-to resource in your...

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Honey-sweetened Orange Curd (with dairy-free option)

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:11:00 +0000

I love curd, even though the name doesn't sound appealing... the delicious creamy texture will have you eating it by the spoonfuls straight out of the jar! Making curd is a great way to use up lots of eggs and enjoy a protein-rich dessert. It is so simple to make and only requires a handful of...

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Honey Orange Marmalade Sourdough Rolls

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:56:00 +0000

I have to say these were the BEST rolls I have ever made and I’m totally serious. I'm not the kind of person who goes around saying "these are the best ever" to anything that tastes good. No, I save that for the best and these rolls are the best... actually, they are way beyond the...

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10 Favorite Chocolate Sweets For Your Valentine's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:55:00 +0000

How many of you know the real story behind Valentine's Day? This somewhat international holiday wasn't always about love, chocolate, strawberries and everything else that goes with Valentine's Day. According to the Wikipedia, "St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or...

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Homemade Natural Baby Cloth Wipes

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:21:00 +0000

Have you ever read the ingredients in those generic store-bought baby wipes? Unfortunately, they are full of tongue-twisting names that aren't in my vocabulary, natural medicine cabinet or food pantry... Disodium EDTA, Caprylic Triglyceride, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzyl Alcohol,...

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Cherries & Sunshine Trail Mix

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:38:00 +0000

Whew, it has been a busy 2 weeks (hosted our first team of the year and had a blast!)... which explains why my blog has been so quiet, but here I am and ready to share with you an easy, yummy snack. A mixture of this and that... also called trail mix. There's nothing like homemade trail...

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Get 33 eBooks ($479 value) For Just $39!

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:52:00 +0000

What is the Toadally Primal Wellness Bundle? 33 ebooks with a total value of $479 (see below!) On sale for 7 days - January 7 to January 14 Sale price of only $39 - 92% savings of the total value! Includes automatic entry into the epic giveaway with a total value of...

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A Special Sneak Peek & GNOWFGLINS eCourse Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:33:00 +0000

The winner of the GNOWFGLINS 1 Month Membership is... Heather Hurley michiganmom@----------.com Congratulations Heather! You will be getting an email with information from me shortly. Now for rest of you... here's a sneak peak of what you will find in the dehydrating class. I am so...

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NEW! GNOWFGLINS Dehydrating eCourse & GIVEAWAY

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:37:00 +0000

I am super excited about Wardee's new dehydrating class coming in January. I have a dehydrator and have used it to dry my soaked nuts, make dried oranges (to make orange powder), dried pineapple, dried mangoes (to make mango butter), oats and herbs. But I am looking forward to really put my...

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Chocolate Peppermint Twist Cookies (honey-sweetened & naturally colored)

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:57:00 +0000

Christmas is almost upon us! Wow, time just flies. It has been so fun doing the Truth in the Tinsel advent ebook this year. My girls are really enjoying the crafts and doing a great job of summarizing the story leading to Jesus' birth. I'm already looking forward to next year's advent... I'm...

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Honey Sweetened, Almond Orange Shortbread Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 04:10:00 +0000

I am over at A Little Bit of Spain today with an easy & delicious recipe for buttery shortbread cookies. These amazing cookies are sweetened with honey, flavored with orange extract & zest and jazzed up with chocolate topped with more orange zest! Head on over and get the...

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Make it Yourself: Homemade Orange Extract

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:30:00 +0000

It is now orange season around here and my trees are simply overflowing with delicious balls of sunshine! Last season I dehydrated orange slices and made some orange powder, both are fantastic for baking and flavoring your tea! I also made some orange extract, which I just opened and...

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A Simple Christmas Advent Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:28:00 +0000

With Christmas time upon us, I wanted to share with you a wonderful, yet simple, Christmas Advent ebook that we are going through as a family and also with the kids at Rancho Oasis for Youth. The Meaning of Advent Before I share more about "Truth in the Tinsel" and our advent...

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Meet Our Baby Cuatro: Poema Alizay

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:42:00 +0000

Picture taken at 2 weeks old Poema Alizay Beard Born October 21st, 2012 3:05 AM 8 lbs 3 oz • 18 inches Family-assisted home-birth & full water birth (It only took four tries to see it happen... PTL!) Britt, Iowa in the home of my parents, Wayne & Brooke...

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A Thanksgiving Breakfast: Spiced Cranberry Apple Baked Oatmeal

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:22:00 +0000

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Naturally Sweetened Cranberry-Oatmeal Crumble Bars

noreply@blogger.com (Marillyn Beard) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:12:00 +0000

Wow, time is flying by and it is almost time for my family to go back to Honduras. We've been so blessed during our time here, but we are ready to be back in our home & routine :o) There are many things l enjoy while being in the states during the late summer and early fall......

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