Author: Gertrude

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    Succotash

    What succotash is. Succotash is a corn and lima bean dish that dates back hundreds of years. Some folks consider it a Pennsylvania dish, but it actually was introduced in the New England states and  in the southern states during slavery. No matter its origins, it is still a staple in many homes today. I grew…

  • No Screen Time + Boredom = Creativity

    boredom comes from cheap entertainment. Boredom is cheap, so is some entertainment. Children need active play time. This only happens when we push them to stretch their wings and fly. Children do not stretch their wings when they are coddled and provided with cheap entertainment. What’s cheap entertainment? Anything that causes no work for the…

  • Three Things God Requires

    3 Things. It’s true that God gives many instructions in His Word. There are the 10 commandments, for example. There’s another list in the book of Micah that lists three things. If we do those three, we are actually observing every single one of those ten commandments. Here are the three things: He has shown…

  • Muffin Tin Picnic

    Picnic time Whether it’s summertime, springtime, or autumn, this muffin tin picnic is sure to be a hit for kids. You will find it an especially easy meal if your children enjoy being outside. This can work as a picnic on your lawn, on the porch or patio, or at a park.  Children can eat…

  • Intimacy in Marriage

    Wedding Days in June. A wedding ceremony does not promise intimacy, yet God intends intimacy for a marriage. Intimacy is not something that happens automatically. It takes time, effort, and commitment. June is often referred to as “wedding month”. A trend in recent years shows that is changing. The month of June is named for the…

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