Category: <span>Memories</span>

Top 20 Articles of 2024

It took some finagling on the back end of my website, but by the end of January 2024, I had a way to roughly track post views again, two ways to be exact. So we’ll take a look at two different perspectives of how many people visited my site for …

When Table Space Runs Out, Go Up! Upscaling the Craft Fair Table. . .

It was bound to happen eventually. It wasn’t a matter of if, but when we would eventually run out of display space on the typical 6ft x 30″ table that we set up on for various fairs and shows. The usual display fit 8 teas nicely, but adding a 9th, …

The Restoration and Presentation of Our New Apothecary Trunk

Introducing the story behind our apothecary pop-up clinic. The idea came to Ashley back in early to mid March, that one way to get my name (Marilynn) out there as a Biblical Natural Health Coach, would be to attend holistic and natural health and wellness fairs as a vendor. She …

Large Eggless Skillet Cookie (10 or 12 in pan)

As some of my readers may know, I am allergic to most store-bought chicken eggs.  Over the years I have learned this is less to do with the egg itself, and more to do what the chickens are fed, as I am unable to eat chicken or turkey either, unless …

Self-Perception and the Responsibility of Others

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Proverbs 18:14 The will to live is a powerful thing! Passion for a cause is just as powerful! People have done amazing things in the name of relationship, whether saving a friend’s life or …

Raising Kids With Parents, or Drugs?

Hyoscyamus, is it appropriate to treat ADHD? Many of the symptoms given in the linked article, are produced by a lack of teaching and training when the child is at the young enough stage where most parents just laugh at their antics and don’t bother teaching them what is right …

Strategic Spending and the Holiday!

(edit end of 2024:  Originally written when I was seeking to coach Christian single moms around stress, money, and feeding their kids a healthy diet.  The advice here is applicable to everyone however, so it stays posted here) The three heaviest spending seasons I’ve observed, seem to be Christmas/Black Friday, …

Having Fun on a Budget: Ideas and a Challenge for you

(edit end of 2024:  Originally written when I was seeking to coach Christian single moms around stress, money, and feeding their kids a healthy diet.  The advice here is applicable to everyone however, so it stays posted here) Last week’s discussion around boundaries wrapped up a themed quarter in my …

Routines are Important! Particularly in Crisis!

(edit end of 2024:  Originally written when I was seeking to coach Christian single moms around stress, money, and feeding their kids a healthy diet.  The advice here is applicable to everyone however, so it stays posted here) Many of us find ourselves dealing with multiple crises now. How do …

Taming the Clock – Managing Household Chores

So far this quarter, we’ve been covering Taming the Clock. April’s theme was taming the clock by keeping our word. Living in a way that shows the agreements you make matter, the appointments you make matter, the promises you make matter is huge toward any kind of change in how …