tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.comments2019-03-03T08:19:16.581-08:00Running, Writing, Raising kidsElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01274156980589666088noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-69186019747319236722015-10-20T04:10:03.174-07:002015-10-20T04:10:03.174-07:00Thank you for useful tips! The winter is coming an...Thank you for useful tips! The winter is coming and for runners it is crucial time. It is a great temptation to give up on running.http://www.essayservice.info/dissertation-service/http://www.essayservice.info/dissertation-service/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-42922848206500566452014-04-14T10:39:09.798-07:002014-04-14T10:39:09.798-07:00Thanks for the great ideas! I've just begun ...Thanks for the great ideas! I've just begun keeping kefir and these are all great. Slainche!MrsLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215804020558567086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-48229917702112947632013-03-13T17:41:55.454-07:002013-03-13T17:41:55.454-07:00I have just discovered the delights of kefir grain...I have just discovered the delights of kefir grains and have my first batch on the kitchen side waiting to ferment.<br />I have found that you can replace all yoghurt, cream and cheese recipes with a kefir equivalent - which is going to be SO SO SO much cheaper than buying shop bought products.<br />The whey can also be used in the bath or as a facial too!!!<br />An amazing product that was definitely worth the £2.20 delivered to my door to start me off.<br /><br />Happy kefir days.Fionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-39493261092439673222013-01-18T02:43:37.922-08:002013-01-18T02:43:37.922-08:00I believe that physical activity is extremely impo...I believe that physical activity is extremely important for children. They have to develop not only their intellect, but body, as well. Here're some tips to share:<br /><a href="http://freelancemommyblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/sport-and-children.html" rel="nofollow">Sport and Children</a><br />By the way, I followed you up with GFC, it'd be great if you follow me back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16847182725209150356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-57775115057103422182012-01-06T15:09:29.925-08:002012-01-06T15:09:29.925-08:00Just stumbled upon your blog-- I love the premise!...Just stumbled upon your blog-- I love the premise! I am also concerned about living simply and counter-culturally as part of living out my faith, and am doing my best to raise a sugar-free daughter. :) Glad to have found you!Laurahttp://mommyrunfast.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-52838487039418003872011-07-17T21:14:45.940-07:002011-07-17T21:14:45.940-07:00Oh! Ethan is so cute. I giggle when I see his pic....Oh! Ethan is so cute. I giggle when I see his pic. But by the way thanks for sharing your story. :DMarathon 10khttp://www.spartanrace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-3509909105421031742011-07-10T13:19:38.738-07:002011-07-10T13:19:38.738-07:00So exciting that you're moving out in the coun...So exciting that you're moving out in the country! Would love to see pics of the new house!Emily @ Live Renewedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928298354571210045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-84299789062274830272011-05-17T04:56:55.975-07:002011-05-17T04:56:55.975-07:00Great job on your race!Great job on your race!The Running Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819738255279337081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-44313777518671758912011-04-27T11:38:00.386-07:002011-04-27T11:38:00.386-07:00I am very encouraged by your post! We moved into a...I am very encouraged by your post! We moved into a smaller house last year and now we are moving into another small house with literally 3 feet of counter space in the kitchen (and I cook A LOT)! I am up for the challenge though after reading your blog!Laurahttp://wannafarm.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-41424326487979850002011-04-01T10:14:56.075-07:002011-04-01T10:14:56.075-07:00Cant wait to try this!Cant wait to try this!Mommy Mindedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426788946854449593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-79523048803868943542011-03-28T07:18:35.951-07:002011-03-28T07:18:35.951-07:00We are still getting ready without knowing where w...We are still getting ready without knowing where we will be. It's a good process and www.passionatehomemaking.com has a great guide to moving with small children and staying sane Just FYIElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274156980589666088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-34870779097141959562011-03-28T07:17:04.290-07:002011-03-28T07:17:04.290-07:00Holly, for our small family of five, we bulk order...Holly, for our small family of five, we bulk order about every six months and that works out to be about 25 lbs of grains per adult per 6 weeks or 8 in the summer b/c we eat more fruits and veggies. Give or take LOL They grow fast and since we are all "runners!" we sure do eat alot of food!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274156980589666088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-11107478739848614382011-03-26T19:34:35.146-07:002011-03-26T19:34:35.146-07:00WOW! How long does that food last your family?
Hu...WOW! How long does that food last your family?<br /><br />Hubz and I were arguing this week over who ate all the oatmeal. We get the jumbo container but it runs out within a week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-48862976281581259072011-03-08T19:36:47.629-08:002011-03-08T19:36:47.629-08:00Good luck! We will start house hunting in the fal...Good luck! We will start house hunting in the fall. I am dreading the process of getting our house ready to sell...The Running Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819738255279337081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-51614013705886147972011-02-25T18:27:00.204-08:002011-02-25T18:27:00.204-08:00Listen to women who have learned from their mistak...Listen to women who have learned from their mistakes. Good piece.Cristy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14210058965273669374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-66825880506607467312011-02-18T06:05:54.455-08:002011-02-18T06:05:54.455-08:00It is amazing how even 1 or 2 miles can help you g...It is amazing how even 1 or 2 miles can help you get back into the scheme of life at home. I am currently getting my mileage in by pushing baby girl when it is warm out but even with her there it helps my mental capacity so much. Things are not nearly as hard!The Running Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819738255279337081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-83305190213372913542011-02-11T06:06:06.682-08:002011-02-11T06:06:06.682-08:00Awesome! I always love to see the foods that peop...Awesome! I always love to see the foods that people can make at home instead of buying the junk-laden store-bought versions. This looks great!Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15745215384894231968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-27629368269384553852011-01-31T17:03:15.308-08:002011-01-31T17:03:15.308-08:00Yes, we make homemade cottage cheese from kefir. I...Yes, we make homemade cottage cheese from kefir. It's very easy actually just neglect the kefir for about 36 hours and do absolutely nothing. Do not stir the kefir grains and leave the milk in a warm place for 24-36 hours, then you will have kefir cottage cheese. Just do not leave it too long as it will change from sweet to bitter. You pour the kefir through a metal strainer. The liquid is whey and you can use it to soak grains. The cheese will remain with the grains in the strainer. Ours never lasts long after that but you can keep in the frig and serve with fruit. All you need are kefir grains, which I may be able to send you some if you want, and milk (non-homogenized and low temp pasturized works best, it's really yummy with a little whipping cream). Easy. Very easy, especially considering I cannot even keep a cactus plant alive, but I can do this. LOL.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274156980589666088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-21013718127581232022011-01-28T18:14:51.431-08:002011-01-28T18:14:51.431-08:00It sounds like you are doing a good job of teachin...It sounds like you are doing a good job of teaching them why the food is good/bad for them too. Hopefully as they get older they choose the good food on their own! Awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-13677918880937565872011-01-28T17:25:19.319-08:002011-01-28T17:25:19.319-08:00Did you make the cottage cheese from scratch? If ...Did you make the cottage cheese from scratch? If so, can you share the recipe?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />The SotosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-12229175438295122782011-01-28T14:10:02.126-08:002011-01-28T14:10:02.126-08:00Just because we homeschool doesn't remove the ...Just because we homeschool doesn't remove the problem but it does help! We have been choosing our battles carefully. N's wheat and sugar intolerance are serious, A's corn is not. My sugar allergy is very serious. We talk about it with the kids ahead of time. At church or co-op or friends' houses, they ask sweetly the adult what the contents are and then they can either eat it or not. We try SUPER hard to teach respectfullness to our hosts and I usually can quietly bring another snack to share telling our host ahead of time only about the serious allergies. It does get overwhelming for people so I just keep it short and sweet. <br /><br />With B-days we are taking the focus off food and instead doing blessing cards where we write or say a nice attribute about that person or invite them to do a fun activity instead of useless presents and poisonous sugar.<br /><br />Obviously, being kind but firm, a parent can work WITH their care-givers to protect their children's health.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274156980589666088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-4858640286310706072011-01-28T13:25:18.508-08:002011-01-28T13:25:18.508-08:00I was gonig to ask... but thinkk I got my question...I was gonig to ask... but thinkk I got my question answered from the above tab. You must homeschool your children?<br /><br />I wonder with the way snacks are rampant at schools. How can a parent prevent all that snacking? I've heard of some schools that have been trying to limit it. When you have 30 kids in a class celebrating b-days it gets ridiculous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-13772574375101687192011-01-16T11:57:56.281-08:002011-01-16T11:57:56.281-08:00It was really nice reading this! It reminded me wh...It was really nice reading this! It reminded me what I used to do on those long, long, runs! Very refreshing and I felt a spark rise up in me again to go out and run. Thank you! I just need to get Bryan on board with letting me out the door without the children!!!!!! Pray for me!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01011955911834726997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-56291072431568069092010-12-20T19:25:26.848-08:002010-12-20T19:25:26.848-08:00Great point on the time you are out there vs. spee...Great point on the time you are out there vs. speed. It's all about how long you stay in the elements during a run these days. Speed? Forget about it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288553003520980118.post-41713970887351512102010-12-15T18:41:36.398-08:002010-12-15T18:41:36.398-08:00@ Elizabeth. Yes, wow. I changed over to honey and...@ Elizabeth. Yes, wow. I changed over to honey and only the raw sugar. I thought the white stuff was horrible. That made me feel better. And the hubz and I got rid of all HFCS products in our pantry. But I totally have not gone as far as you. Very interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com