Zucchini Pickles 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon dill garlic cloves large onion zucchini Peel zucchini and slice into chunks before placing in jars. Thinly slice onion and garlic and place on top of the zucchini. Bring remaining ingredients... Continue Reading →
When it comes to the topic of circumcision, an argument often touted is that the parent wants to save the child from the pain of a possible circumcision later on in life. They then follow this by the fact that they know someone who had to have a circumcision as an adult. They just want to save their child... Continue Reading →
Photo by Murray Barnes Balance is a continual process. In order to stay balanced, we must be constantly shifting and adapting to even small changes in the environment or situation. When something changes, we must also change in order to maintain our balance. If we don't, then not only do we lose our previous balance, but... Continue Reading →
In order to keep her dear old grandmother from worrying, Emma invented a finace, throwing in the name of one of her best friend's in-laws on the spur of the moment. When her grandmother is scheduled to come visit, Emma must approach Sean, newly discharged from the army, and ask him to play along. Shannon Stacey's Yours... Continue Reading →
I recently tried a new pie crust which turned out wonderful. I can't wait to try this with a pumpkin pie! Pecan Pie Crust 2 cups pecans 2 teaspoons oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 Tablespoon water Throw everything into a blender or food processor and thoroughly mix. When it has a fine... Continue Reading →
Tsuchi dango (Earth dumplings) were invented in the 1950s by a Japanese farmer named Masanobu Fukuoka as a way to store seeds for next season's crops. These seed balls could be planted without tilling and resulted in stronger plants, as the seeds were protected by the balls during germination. Today seed bombs are used to... Continue Reading →
This little mouse ornament was the first item I made with an official knitting pattern last Winter. I saw it and knew I wanted it on our Solstice tree. My favorite uncle used to call me Rat, and I called him Uncle Rat. It was a reference to Robert O'Brien's Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of... Continue Reading →
Though our unschooling family doesn't go back to school, we do hit up the back to school sales in order to stock up on various supplies. Composition books, surprisingly, have been one of the most sought after supplies. My children do all sorts of things in their composition books and go through numerous ones each... Continue Reading →
If I wanted to show off my breasts, I would probably do so by... wearing a very small bikini wearing a low cut shirt, preferably with a push up bra stand up straight and stick out my chest wear a shirt asking people to look at my breasts keep everything away from obstructing the view go... Continue Reading →
Beginning next week, you can buy or check out Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts: 225 Inspired Projects for Year-Round Celebrations. Typical of Martha Stewart, there are some wonderful projects for decorating your home or preparing for a party, including for children's parties. Most of the projects can be made primarily with items you already have... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 