Many wonderful books have been written about the uses of apple cider vinegar. Thousands of years ago, it began as a food preservative, but its health benefits were revealed in short order. Vinegar is made by fermenting carbohydrates (grapes, apples, beets). Slow fermentation over weeks or months yields the “mother” ...
Read More »Advice for New Mothers
As a new mom, the suggestions and recommendations on the best way to raise your child can be overwhelming or even mind numbing making a mother fearful or doubtful of her abilities. Although it is natural to express concerns, especially since a baby does not come with an instruction manual, too much information ...
Read More »Managing Loneliness Constructively
Last week, I shared my struggles with loneliness. And believe you me, the struggle is real every day, y’all. There are some days I’m more content than others, but loneliness always finds a way to make frequent, unauthorized appearances in my daily life. And I’ve come to the conclusion that I ...
Read More »Be a Healing Balm
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” ~ Galatians 6:2 The house smells so good! There’s nothing like the aroma of fresh cookies, and you can’t wait to sink your teeth into a tasty morsel! Going into the kitchen, you grab a pot holder, open ...
Read More »“Enough!” Restoring Peace
Frenzied anticipation for their walk elevated the canine energy to chaos level. Happy leaps, flailing lashes and snapping teeth prophesied an impending eruption. “ENOUGH!” Restoring peace required a reprimand and a walk. Sometimes God uses the same techniques on me. When I see something I define as a need, I ...
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