Thursday, July 19, 2012

Aren't these just gorgeous!?
I love them--mostly because they are from our very own yard!
The hydrangeas just have been breathtaking this year!
And, mixed with the others, I just think they're beautiful!
I love flowers!
God certainly showed His creativity when He created so many kinds of lovely flowers...
Hope your garden is giving you blessings too!

The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come,
and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;
Song of Solomon 2:12

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Bentonite Clay Toothpaste-My Daring Experiment!

I guess I really must miss homeschooling because I recently conducted an experiment....
just like the ol' homeschool days!
I tried the BulkHerb recipe for Bentonite Clay Toothpaste--and I love it!

Bentonite Clay Toothpaste Recipe
3 Cups Water
1 Tablespoon Stevia Herb
1 1/2 Cups Cinnamon Sticks
4 Tablespoons Whole Cloves
4 Tablespoons Baking Soda
1 Tablespoons Celtic Sea Salt
1 - 1 1/2 Cups Bentonite Clay Powder




1. Mix the first four ingredients in a medium saucepan, and boil 30 minutes. While that’s heating, mix 4 tablespoons baking soda and 1 tablespoon Celtic Sea Salt and set aside.


2. Next place 1 cup of Bentonite Clay into a glass bowl. Note: it is important to use a glass bowl and wooden spoon because when the Bentonite Clay gets wet, it sets up an electromagnetic reaction which will absorb the particles inside of a metal bowl, or the toxins out of a plastic one.

3. Remove saucepan from heat and strain off herbs, catching the liquid in a glass bowl. Slowly add the salt and baking soda mixture. Expect it to foam and bubble. This is the cinnamon and the baking soda reacting to each other. While it is still frothing, pour the liquid mixture into the bowl of Bentonite Clay, and whisk briskly. The foam will start to settle down and a smooth paste should start to form. Continue adding the remains of Bentonite Clay until the desired consistency is reached. Store in glass jars and avoid any contact with absorbable metals.

I was a little leary because it looks different than regular paste...but everyone in my family likes it!
It has a very smooth texture to it.
I also love how each ingredient has a purpose and it is explained in the instructions. :)

I bought the kit from them-it came with instructions too, but they are also available on their site.
The link is above, and if you want to check out their site or order--
please use my affiliate button on the top right--I'd appreciate that.

Let me know if you try it!


Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Precious Visit

Earlier in the month our family was so blessed to get to visit with some dear, sweet friends 
from Ohio.
We don't get to see them very often, but boy do we try to make up for lost time!
We ladies yacked up a storm! lol 
The evening we spent at dinner and just sharing with each other will be a memory
that I always cherish.

Love you two!

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Verse for the Day

“Being confident of this very thing,
 that he which hath begun a good work in you
 will perform it
 until the day of Jesus Christ:” 
Phil.1:6

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Happy Independence Day!

Our family had the privilege of attending a revival service last night, and one of the speakers was an ex-Marine.
He reminded us that July 4th is not just about "hamburgers and hot dogs"
It's about the many, many soldiers who have sacrificed for us, giving their
lives to protect our freedom.
My heartfelt thanks to those who have served, and currently serve our country!


Tuesday, July 3, 2012

More June Happenings...

Our Spring/Summer season has been full of celebrations!
We have been privileged to attend many graduations this year.
This was a double grad with 2 brothers.

It was a blessing to celebrate God's blessing on their lives,
and to fellowship with many dear friends.







The only downside?
We had another invitation for the same day, but due to distance we could only
attend one.
We pray God's blessings on all the graduates in our lives!