Harvest Lane Cottage

“Every true wife makes her husband’s interests her own. While he lives for her, carrying her image in his heart and toiling for her all the days, she thinks only of what will do him good. When burdens press upon him she tries to lighten them by sympathy, by cheer, by the inspiration of love. She enters with zest and enthusiasm into all his plans. She is never a weight to drag him down, she is his strength in his heart to help him ever to do nobler and better things.” ~ Homemaking ~ J.R. Miller It's a tall order, isn't it?  I think it's worth talking to the Lord, asking Him how He wants this to be manifest in my life.  I've been reading Created to Be His Helpmeet by Debi Pearl.  It's changing my perspective on being Lowell's wife.  I'm understanding some of my natural tendencies and which need to be curbed and which need to be encouraged within me.  The whole idea of being my husband's helpmeet seems so old-fashioned; but, Jeremiah 6:16 say...

You might be a redneck if... Your goat accompanies you when you go to the creek to play!  ~

“A true mother is one of the holiest secrets of home happiness. God sends many beautiful things to this world, many noble gifts; but no blessing is richer than that which He bestows in a mother who has learned love’s lessons well, and has realized something of the meaning of her sacred calling. ~J.R. Miller Secrets of a Happy Home

Hey Y'all, I've always thought that a milkshake had to have icecream in it. Not anymore. I was trying to come up with a cool and delicious treat the other afternoon and started rummaging in the cupboard. I found a can of sweetened condensed milk that had been sitting there since the holidays. Hmmm.... Out came the blender, a little of this and a little of that. Oh, boy, is this good! Vanilla Milkshake Here's what you need: A blender, of course. A few cups of milk sweetened condensed milk vanilla ice Put a few cups of milk in the blender. I didn't measure. Add one can of sweetened condensed milk. A couple of teaspoons of vanilla extract. Blend and add ice until it reaches the thickness you like. I added milk and ice until my blender was full. Mine didn't come out thick because I didn't add enough ice; but, it was rich and delicious and icy cold. Give it a try and change it up a bit until it's just the way you like it. Have a cool day, La...

My recipe was featured in Gooseberry Patch's Grilling and Campfire cooking! Oh girls!  You've just got to try this!  This is one of my "do with whatcha got" recipes that I just made up.  The kids insisted that I write down the recipe.  You can use regular water or soda water instead of the Seltzer water if you wish. Strawberry Lemonade Soda Sipper Start with an empty one-quart blender and add: 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 cup sugar (or Splenda) 16 ounces of Seltzer Water large handful of strawberries Fill the blender to the top with ice and blend until slushy. Pour into glasses and serve with a straw. Serves four. ~~~~~ May I suggest... Life Verses ~~~~~

My definition of taxes: Taxes are rent we pay for living in the greatest nation in the world. The rent is well worth it. Sure, I wish my rent was a bit lower. Who doesn't? But remember, there's only so much that can be done by any one man or woman, even if he or she is in Congress or in the Presidency or Vice Presidency. I wouldn't put a whole lot of faith in the promises to cut taxes. Just wait and see and praise God if it really comes to pass. I've know since I was little that "He's got the whole world in His hands...." Just Something to Think About.... Laura Proud and so Thankful to be an American   Fluster's Creative Muster

Oh my!  I'm behind!                   E is for Emily.   My but she's growing up.  She's a lovely young lady with talent, giftings, and a passion for God.  Gotta love my Emily Girl. F is for Fun.  We had lots of fun at the zoo yesterday.  It was the first time the children had been to the zoo. G is for Good Friday.  Thank you God that you gave your son Jesus as a sacrifice for our sins.