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This page covers domestic matters, from recipes, gardening, kitchen and household tips.

Emily’s Top Ten Albums of the 1980s

By Emily Hester Posted on August 2, 2013 Posted in Our Favorite Things Tagged with music

Here are my favorite albums from the eighties. I was a tween and teenager during this decade, so most of these songs (which were so taboo back then) exposed this sheltered girl to “worldly things!” 10. Janet Jackson, Control, 1986 …

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Out of unsweetened chocolate?

By Emily Hester Posted on August 1, 2013 Posted in In A Pinch Tagged with Unsweetened Chocolate

If out of unsweetened chocolate, use 3 tablespoons cocoa with 1 tablespoon butter for every 1 square for unsweetened chocolate needed.

Three Clothes Washing Alternatives

By Emily Hester Posted on July 29, 2013 Posted in Be Magnolia Green

I read an interesting article on Seventh Generation’s 7 Gen Blog titled Non-Electric Washing Machines – Wave of the Future (click to check it out). It got me pondering on how I do my laundry. No, I’m not going to stop using …

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Almond Oatmeal Cookies

By Emily Hester Posted on July 26, 2013 Posted in Recipes & More Tagged with Recipe

Do you need to add more oats to your diet? If you do, make sure to try these yummy cookies. 1 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon molasses 1/4 cup coconut  oil 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup water 1 …

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Out of self rising cornmeal?

By Emily Hester Posted on July 25, 2013 Posted in In A Pinch Tagged with Self-rising Cornmeal

If out of self rising cornmeal, use 1 cup cornmeal with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar and 3/4 teaspoon baking soda for every 1 cup of self rising cornmeal needed.

Emily’s Favorite Unwinding Sitcoms

By Emily Hester Posted on July 23, 2013 Posted in Our Favorite Things Tagged with Rest

I have a nightly routine of watching a thirty minute sitcom while I go to sleep. It helps me to relax and turn off my mental processor. Here are my top ten favorite sitcoms that help me unwind: 10. Portlandia …

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One of Emily’s Favorite Gifts

By Emily Hester Posted on July 19, 2013 Posted in Our Favorite Things

I received the most wonderful gift from my Uncle John, Aunt Shirley and cousin Danna about twenty years ago. And to this day, it has been the most useful gift in my life The Woman’s Study Bible.

Out of powdered sugar?

By Emily Hester Posted on July 18, 2013 Posted in In A Pinch Tagged with Powdered Sugar

If out of powdered sugar, use 1 cup raw sugar with 1 teaspoon cornstarch ground fine in a blender for every 1 cup of powdered sugar needed.

Nat’s Favorite Video Games

By Emily Hester Posted on July 16, 2013 Posted in Our Favorite Things Tagged with Games

My nine-year old son loves to video blog, watch and play video games. I asked him to share with me his top ten favorite games and here they are:   (Also, be sure to check out his YouTube channel NatJam Media) 10. …

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Emily’s Favorite Binge Worthy Shows

By Emily Hester Posted on July 16, 2013 Posted in Our Favorite Things Tagged with Television Series

The summer heat is in full swing and it’s time to relax in the air conditioning. Take advantage of the summer break and catch up on some great television series you may have missed. There are many ways to view …

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