Reader question... "I usually use all purpose flour for baking, but I have a few recipes where the flour ingredient is cake flour. I've been buying cake flour but that stuff is expensive. Can I substitute all purpose flour for the cake flour and ... read more

Once more, it seems as though days are just slipping by, without me being able to fit so much as a shred of computer time in them. Sometimes, real life just takes a priority - right now, so much that I'm even finding difficulty to think of what to... read more

I wake early and hear rain on the window. It’s nothing new. Seattle rains all the time.  It’s why people complain. Laying under the covers for a few moments, I actually think of staying in and not getting up for work. It’s fleeting and responsibil... read more

Perfect daily memory verses...Blessings from Hands and Hearts Farm! read more

I have gotten numerous e-mails about easy raw food recipes. This book is it peeps! 2-4 ingredients and most of the recipes, the most you will need is a knife, although a blender / food processor is helpful.I know Paul Risse personally. He's a good... read more

Fabulous Fifi of Romantic Prairie Magazine and The Sophisticated Agrarian at The Maple Cottage.Design by R. Lucas Scott www.rlucasscott.com More information coming on where to see these fabulous photos but we do know they will grace the pages of R... read more

Leandro shared some photos with me today of the fruit from his cashew tree. Very interesting… the yellow part is the fruit, which is sweet and juicy, called cashew apples, and the gray hanging off the bottom contains the nut, which is the seed. It... read more

My apologies, ladies, I have shamefully neglected this blog as of late. And now I am getting on just to let you know that my courtship has recently entered the new stage of engagement. We will be getting married in about three months, Lord willing... read more

Back on the 23rd of last month, I experienced something I have never in my life felt before. What that something is, I’m sure you’ve already guessed from the title. I was sitting here at my computer one afternoon, and (unfortunately for me, I was ... read more

Here are some pictures from our buddy’s recent Luau themed birthday party and the camping trip that we went on this past weekend at the Burggraf’s.  We had so much fun (at both events!).  Click on the thumbnails for bigger pics.  :)  And... read more

I was so encouraged and inspired from watching this short video in which a young mother of eight blessings is interviewed on why she chose to give up the prestige and money that comes from having a career in medicine in order to stay home with her... read more

We will not be adding new content. However, you are welcome to browse the archives and read past articles–and even comment or send us an e-mail! We may pass good stuff along via the Facebook group, so feel free to join up.  Hopefully, someday the ... read more

Dear readers,I've tried many times to get back into writing on this blog but I cannot do it. It just doesn't feel right anymore. I was a different person back in Texas while writing here, I loved every post and comment of this charming little spot... read more

HomeschoolBlogger updated it’s site! What fun! While it may take a little longer to figure out how to work everything, it will be well worth it in the long run. There is so much more you can do! If you’d like to read my most recent updates, you ca... read more

aaahhh!  my very first post in the blogging world.  well other than commenting on other people’s blogs.  i have nothing to write about in my not so exciting life.  so i will just tell you that i love my family very much and i have the bestest of t... read more

Nothing builds faith like reading the promises of God because we know that His promises never fail. Promises of man, no matter how well and good the intentions may be, will indoubtedly fail at some point along the course of our lives, but the prom... read more

Hello blogosphere and those people (if any) who still read this (of late) neglected blog.  It has been an interesting season in my life lately.  For me, I have been in this season of resolve where God is finding out if I am going to walk forward a... read more

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I know, I know… it's been a really long time since I've updated my blog… But I have legitimate reasons! First off, Dad took the entire month of September off from work and we've been very busy working on a new barn for our goats. It has 4 stalls, ... read more

Hello! Thanks for stopping by PureJoy--it's nice to have you here! Currently, this blog is under construction, so at the moment, things are a little scattered. I'm praying that God would send along a godly young lady (somebody like Pip, who used t... read more

The short answer is, yes… I’m tired of blogging, and no, I don’t plan on starting up any time soon.  Thanks for the nice emails and such.  I’ve been posting on Facebook and to be honest, I really prefer that format.  It’s so much more i... read more

It is with great honor and thankfulness that I present the newest member of our family:Zipporah Rayne SilvasShe was born Monday July 13th 2009 at 7:29 AM(Our camera was a little confused about the year!)Other important stats:9lbs 7 oz21 inchesAs f... read more