Archive for March, 2009

Meatloaf~Church Cookbook

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

This is just a simple easy meatloaf, but it always gets thumbs up when I make it. It’s from a church cookbook from a church we went to years ago.
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. breadcrumbs, plain or flavored
1 carrot, grated
1/3 package onion soup mix
1 egg
pepper to taste
1. Soak bread crumbs in milk.
2. Add [...]

The Next Right Response~repost

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

In my reading of Changed Into His Image, the other day, I read this interesting illustration.
A better view of wisdom is that of a driver caught in the middle of a traffic snarl.
He doesn’t need to know WHY is the road blocked. He doesn’t have to know WHY his car blew a tire.
He just has [...]

So when I said

Monday, March 30th, 2009

that bits of my former self are peeking through…was that just last week? I spoke too soon.
Last Thursday, James and I went to his dentist appointment. Someone came out of the hallway and I thought, “That kid looks familiar.” James and I checked in and sat down and I hear,
“Hi, Aunt Lizzie.” Yep! It was [...]

Works of God~Monday Edition

Monday, March 30th, 2009

What has God been doing in your life? Have you had any blessings? Any provision you’re thankful for or something new you’ve learned about God?
Please share any post from the last month. If you don’t have a blog just leave a comment here.
Here are some of my blessings:
1. I found a new bathroom faucet for [...]

From Outside the Frame

Monday, March 30th, 2009

If you ever wonder what to do with all those cereal boxes, here’s a great idea. Make a mailer out of them.
As a piano teacher, I’m a big believer in learning music theory. Here’s a free ebook to download.
A video interview of Cora’s family about the playground.
How to make homemade deodorant. I think I’ll have [...]

It’s ready

Friday, March 27th, 2009

My 1st sellable batch of soap is ready. If you’re interested head over to the Dusty Attic and check it out.

Bloggy Stuff

Friday, March 27th, 2009

1. I was looking at my sidebar and found quite a few links that needed to be updated. Sorry about that. If you ever click on a link and find it broken feel free to tell me.
2. If you link to A Dusty Frame and would like to be added to my “Friends of Lizzie” [...]

Rebatching Soap~Tutorial

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

I’m still learning this whole soap making thing. I’m really enjoying it and actually think I’m getting closer to figuring it out.
This was batch #3 and I didn’t know that citrus essential oils don’t do very well in cold process soap making. I used tangerine essential oil in it as well as grated orange peel [...]

Odd Times

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Most of the time, I’m truly doing just fine.
I carry on and go through the days keeping busy, having fun, and enjoying my son.
But at odd times things hit me and twist my heart. It’s never the same thing twice. It’s never expected. It’s never anything overly huge.
It surprises me sometimes, but at the same [...]

Encouragement from Prison

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

When we went to the marriage seminars last year, we made some good friends–even Christian friends. One of the ladies encourages me all the time and I’ve been thankful to get to know her.
Our group of girls gets together at Gigi’s once a month on the night after the marriage seminar and we let our [...]