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A Bundle of Myrrh

"My beloved is unto me as a bundle of myrrh." Song of Solomon 1:13

Archive for the ‘Homemaking’ Category

Some Input Please.

Saturday, May 21st, 2011

I am in need of new mixing bowls. I can’t decide between plastic (which I have been using), glass or steel. I want a good quality, durable set. Also, affordable….

Any of you have a preference or thoughts to share with me to help make this decision?

I’d appreciate it!

Pictured: Nigella Lawson‘s beautiful mixing bowls.

My Poor Hands

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

I’ve inherited my mama’s delicate skin. We both suffer from The Splits. It’s because we were once royalty and just weren’t made to work with our hands….

The tips of my fingers and knuckles are in a constant state of split open. It’s very painful and debilitating really. I’ve tried a lot of different things to try to keep this from happening but when your hands are in as much water as mine are throughout the day, keeping them from drying out and cracking is not easy. So, at Phil’s suggestion, I’ve resorted to these for dishwashing….

And by doing so become my Grandma Sissy. How can I see yellow rubber gloves on the sink and think of anyone else?

I can’t tell if they’re working since I just started using them, but wow! Yellow rubber gloves where have you been all my life? Oh yeah, draped on Grandma’s sink….

Lessons in Homemaking III

Friday, January 14th, 2011

GROCERIES AND MEAL PLANNING

Ugg. This is NOT my most favorite topic but one that consumes much of my thoughts, days, weeks, okay life, unlike most of you I’m sure. Ha ha. I’ve heard that “food is life” and I guess in some sense that’s true. There certainly isn’t much “life” without it right?

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Lessons in Homemaking II

Saturday, January 8th, 2011

STAYING ORGANIZED

Staying organized is a constant process for sure. And your method is only as good as you make it. I have a bad habit of falling in love with methods that sound great, the only problem is they’re just not great for me. If I don’t use it, it don’t work right?!

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