If your like me your in the middle of a recipe and you don't have the right measuring spoon or cup clean so what do you do wash it or wing it? I have the measurement conversions that might help....
1 Tbsp. = 2 teasp
4 Tbsp = 1/4 cup
2 cups = 1 pint
4 cups = 1 quart OR
2 pints= 1 quart
4 quarts = 1 gallon OR
16 cups = 1 gallon
Hope this helps!
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Mother's Milk Tea-How to make it
1/2 cup nettle leaf, dried (a vitamin factory, high in calcium, iron, potassium, etc. -strengthens and tones entire system)
1/2 cup red raspberry leaf, dried (nourishing tonic for the reproductive system, high in calcium)
1/4 cup alfalfa leaf, dried (a superlative restorative tonic, rebuilding vitality and boosting milk
supply)
1/4 cup dandelion leaf, dried (beneficial for all conditions due to the wonderful source of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and micronutrients)
1/4 cup fennel seed (Increase milk production and tone the digestive system, curtailing colic and indigestion) – you could also substitute fennel with any of these seeds: anise, cumin, caraway, coriander or dill
1/4 cup blessed thistle, dried (Stimulates the milk flow and helps restore vitality to weary mothers)
ground cinnamon, to flavor
You can make as little or as much as you desire. I choose to make a larger batch at once and used 1/4 cup as my 1 part measurement, but you could cut the recipe in half as desired. This produced about 1 quart full of dried herbs. Combine herbs well and cover securely with a lid. Store in a dark cupboard as light will cause nutrition lose. Use about 1 tablespoon herbs per cup of boiling water. Allow to steep covered for 15 minutes before consuming. Best results if you consumed 3-5 cups per day. You can change this recipe as desired, if you do not have access to all these herbs. The best galactic herbs are nettle, alfalfa, blessed thistle, and red raspberry leaf. The other herbs add wonderful nutrition and are healing to the body. The herbs can be rather bland and grassy tasting on their own, so I added cinnamon (about 1-2 tsp for this quantity), which provided a delightful flavoring. You could try chamomile or lemon balm as an alternative. A teaspoon of honey tops it off for a refreshing tea beverage. I use my french press for this recipe with perfect results.
1/2 cup red raspberry leaf, dried (nourishing tonic for the reproductive system, high in calcium)
1/4 cup alfalfa leaf, dried (a superlative restorative tonic, rebuilding vitality and boosting milk
supply)
1/4 cup dandelion leaf, dried (beneficial for all conditions due to the wonderful source of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and micronutrients)
1/4 cup fennel seed (Increase milk production and tone the digestive system, curtailing colic and indigestion) – you could also substitute fennel with any of these seeds: anise, cumin, caraway, coriander or dill
1/4 cup blessed thistle, dried (Stimulates the milk flow and helps restore vitality to weary mothers)
ground cinnamon, to flavor
You can make as little or as much as you desire. I choose to make a larger batch at once and used 1/4 cup as my 1 part measurement, but you could cut the recipe in half as desired. This produced about 1 quart full of dried herbs. Combine herbs well and cover securely with a lid. Store in a dark cupboard as light will cause nutrition lose. Use about 1 tablespoon herbs per cup of boiling water. Allow to steep covered for 15 minutes before consuming. Best results if you consumed 3-5 cups per day. You can change this recipe as desired, if you do not have access to all these herbs. The best galactic herbs are nettle, alfalfa, blessed thistle, and red raspberry leaf. The other herbs add wonderful nutrition and are healing to the body. The herbs can be rather bland and grassy tasting on their own, so I added cinnamon (about 1-2 tsp for this quantity), which provided a delightful flavoring. You could try chamomile or lemon balm as an alternative. A teaspoon of honey tops it off for a refreshing tea beverage. I use my french press for this recipe with perfect results.
Ways to up your supply of breast milk
Oatmeal- a good bowl of oatmeal daily is an excellent means of increasing your milk supply.
Bump Up the Calcium – Loading up on calcium is very valuable.
Water – drink lots of water!
Rest – when the body is weary, it will not be so inclined to produce milk.
Fenugreek – I have been taking a fenugreek supplement in capsule form for its helpful benefits of increasing milk supply. Fenugreek can also be added to the mother’s milk tea listed above.
Here are a few tips from A Wise Woman’s Herbal for the Childbearing Years (page 85):
Apricots, asparagus, green beans, carrots, sweet potatoes, peas, pecans and all leafy greens such a beet greens, Parsley, Watercress, and Dandelion leaves are considered helpful in increasing and sustaining lactation.
Borage leaves – The leaves of this herb are highly regarded as a tea for increasing milk flow. Half a cupful of borage tea at each nursing insures an abundant supply of milk, acts as a mild laxative, and soothes jangled nerves.
Fennel/Barley Water - Prepare barley water by soaking 1/2 cup pearled (regular) barley in 3 cups cold water overnight or by boiling for 25 minutes. Strain out barley and discard or add to a soup. Heat a cup or two of the barley water to boiling as needed, store the rest in the refrigerator. Pour 1 cup boiling barley water over 1 teaspoon fennel seeds and steep for no longer than 30 minutes. The combination not only increases the breast milk, but eases after-pains and settles the digestion of mom and babe.
Bump Up the Calcium – Loading up on calcium is very valuable.
Water – drink lots of water!
Rest – when the body is weary, it will not be so inclined to produce milk.
Fenugreek – I have been taking a fenugreek supplement in capsule form for its helpful benefits of increasing milk supply. Fenugreek can also be added to the mother’s milk tea listed above.
Here are a few tips from A Wise Woman’s Herbal for the Childbearing Years (page 85):
Apricots, asparagus, green beans, carrots, sweet potatoes, peas, pecans and all leafy greens such a beet greens, Parsley, Watercress, and Dandelion leaves are considered helpful in increasing and sustaining lactation.
Borage leaves – The leaves of this herb are highly regarded as a tea for increasing milk flow. Half a cupful of borage tea at each nursing insures an abundant supply of milk, acts as a mild laxative, and soothes jangled nerves.
Fennel/Barley Water - Prepare barley water by soaking 1/2 cup pearled (regular) barley in 3 cups cold water overnight or by boiling for 25 minutes. Strain out barley and discard or add to a soup. Heat a cup or two of the barley water to boiling as needed, store the rest in the refrigerator. Pour 1 cup boiling barley water over 1 teaspoon fennel seeds and steep for no longer than 30 minutes. The combination not only increases the breast milk, but eases after-pains and settles the digestion of mom and babe.
Why we celebrate July 4th
Because of Maddox I know that in time he will want to know why we exactly celebrate July 4th. Sure I remember things we are taught in school but I want to know the whole reason and pass that on to him. We do live in a great country even if certain members of the government are making wrong decisions.
So after researching it here is what I found.....
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the 13 Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4
In Summary: We celebrate July 4th, Independence Day because it is commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
We celebrate this day by fireworks, cookouts, basically being with friends and family!
So after researching it here is what I found.....
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the 13 Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4
In Summary: We celebrate July 4th, Independence Day because it is commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
We celebrate this day by fireworks, cookouts, basically being with friends and family!
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Plans for Maddox
On July 7, 2013 Maddox will have a dedication at church. I am excited about this date because when he turns 3 months old he will be dedicated back to God.
I know God gave me Maddox. My due date for Ashton was the same day we found out we were pregnant with Maddox. I gave birth to Maddox on the day we had Ashton's memorial!
The church is having a service dedicated to Maddox. I am afraid only the church will be there and not much of our families or friends. I realize those who will be there are going to be those that are meant to be. I will be grateful for those that show up and for those that didn't I will not judge and hate or allow myself to feel hurt by it.
I know God gave me Maddox. My due date for Ashton was the same day we found out we were pregnant with Maddox. I gave birth to Maddox on the day we had Ashton's memorial!
The church is having a service dedicated to Maddox. I am afraid only the church will be there and not much of our families or friends. I realize those who will be there are going to be those that are meant to be. I will be grateful for those that show up and for those that didn't I will not judge and hate or allow myself to feel hurt by it.
A child's prayer
I will get on my soap box.....
I absolutely hate when someone hurts a child! Whether it is a mother or father that abuses them physically, mentally, emotionally, or someone that kills them! A child is a precious gift from God, we as parents are responsible for these little minds to shape and mold them into what we think and hope would be a loving and caring adult.
Examples are through out history of "parents" who think more of their self than the welfare of their children....Susan Smith, Casey Anthony, and now a new lady in the news that was mad that her son who was 3 years old stole a piece of gum without permission. He was slammed up against the wall she claims by her boyfriend but she didn't take him to the hospital.
So after looking at my infant son I wanted to say a prayer for all those innocent little faces that see rage from the one's that suppose to love them.
Dear Lord
Bless those little eyes
Bless those little hearts
That they may never know
That pain Satan causes
May they only see warmth
May they only know love
That a mother and father
should give.
Never seeing violence
Never seeing sadness
Never meeting their fate
from those they trust
Lord you know all those little tiny hearts that are hurt each day. I pray Lord that they feel no pain, that they don't see the slap coming anymore, they don't tremble with fear afraid what have they done this time to be hurt again, that they don't have to hide from the monsters not under their bed but that are down the hall, that they don't hear the words that make them cry, they don't ever feel alone and abandon even with a house full of people.
Thank you for my Maddox I am so blessed to have a little man, I know he is a gift from you and he means the world to me. I only pray that every child feels the love that Maddox has, a whole family that adores him! I could never imagine hurting him in any way and I pray for those parents who do!
In your precious name Jesus
Amen
I absolutely hate when someone hurts a child! Whether it is a mother or father that abuses them physically, mentally, emotionally, or someone that kills them! A child is a precious gift from God, we as parents are responsible for these little minds to shape and mold them into what we think and hope would be a loving and caring adult.
Examples are through out history of "parents" who think more of their self than the welfare of their children....Susan Smith, Casey Anthony, and now a new lady in the news that was mad that her son who was 3 years old stole a piece of gum without permission. He was slammed up against the wall she claims by her boyfriend but she didn't take him to the hospital.
So after looking at my infant son I wanted to say a prayer for all those innocent little faces that see rage from the one's that suppose to love them.
Dear Lord
Bless those little eyes
Bless those little hearts
That they may never know
That pain Satan causes
May they only see warmth
May they only know love
That a mother and father
should give.
Never seeing violence
Never seeing sadness
Never meeting their fate
from those they trust
Lord you know all those little tiny hearts that are hurt each day. I pray Lord that they feel no pain, that they don't see the slap coming anymore, they don't tremble with fear afraid what have they done this time to be hurt again, that they don't have to hide from the monsters not under their bed but that are down the hall, that they don't hear the words that make them cry, they don't ever feel alone and abandon even with a house full of people.
Thank you for my Maddox I am so blessed to have a little man, I know he is a gift from you and he means the world to me. I only pray that every child feels the love that Maddox has, a whole family that adores him! I could never imagine hurting him in any way and I pray for those parents who do!
In your precious name Jesus
Amen
My Christian world
I am by far the perfect Christian in fact I still get irritated and lash out at people I love, I have road rage, I let those bad words your not suppose to say occasionally, I am not always the best role model I can be. What separates me from others is I know this about me I don't try to put myself as the perfect Christian in front of people and in reality I am far from it. You get me flaws and all when you become my friend!
So what exactly do I believe in? Some might say that is a loaded question, there are so many things to believe in to just pick a few is hard to do. For instance I believe in love at first sight. No not the in love that you base marriages on I am talking about loving someone based on just meeting them. I also believe in treating animals with respect, okay not spiders and creepy crawly things, but I will say this even the creepiest has a purpose in this world. I also believe if you hurt a child you deserve to be hurt! Sorry but that is just one thing I can not turn the other cheek on.
Religiously I believe there is a God and I believe he sent his son Jesus here on Earth by way of Mary giving birth to him to die on a cross for us so that we may have eternal life in Heaven! I believe in the ten commandments and I believe we should abide by them to the best of our ability!
The church I go to has a pastor and a back up pastor (one that is more or less training) I like his messages and on Sunday he spoke a message I never really thought of before. He asked us all "Who is afraid of the dark?" Only two people raised their hands. He said you all should be because in the dark you can't see what your doing. As a Christian not seeing where your going isn't good. We need to always see where we are going. We need the Sun (Son) to light our way to ensure we make the right decisions.
As long s I strive to be the best Christian I can be I believe God is pleased with me, maybe not the kind of pleased that we think of but I think the kind that he is pleased I am doing my best and trying to show others Christianity isn't just a name it's a way of life/
SO WHAT MAKES A PERSON A CHRISTIAN
Well that is very simple you must
1, Accept Christ into your life
2. Let the past stay in the past
3. Pray, talk to God as if he is a friend telling him what you think and what upsets you etc. Pray for others pray for the government the world basically anything that would affect you
4, Read the word of God, the Bible is a book showing that people have been through what we are before
5. Join a church, a church is a united front that fights the world together so to speak!
6. This one is important.....learn to love yourself!
7. Surround yourself with positive people that will support your life as a Christian
8. Remember you will be hated by non-Christians and there is nothing you can do about it, it is a fact of life but you have other Christians to have your back and most important God!
Remembering all these things will have you being the best Christian you can be!
5,
So what exactly do I believe in? Some might say that is a loaded question, there are so many things to believe in to just pick a few is hard to do. For instance I believe in love at first sight. No not the in love that you base marriages on I am talking about loving someone based on just meeting them. I also believe in treating animals with respect, okay not spiders and creepy crawly things, but I will say this even the creepiest has a purpose in this world. I also believe if you hurt a child you deserve to be hurt! Sorry but that is just one thing I can not turn the other cheek on.
Religiously I believe there is a God and I believe he sent his son Jesus here on Earth by way of Mary giving birth to him to die on a cross for us so that we may have eternal life in Heaven! I believe in the ten commandments and I believe we should abide by them to the best of our ability!
The church I go to has a pastor and a back up pastor (one that is more or less training) I like his messages and on Sunday he spoke a message I never really thought of before. He asked us all "Who is afraid of the dark?" Only two people raised their hands. He said you all should be because in the dark you can't see what your doing. As a Christian not seeing where your going isn't good. We need to always see where we are going. We need the Sun (Son) to light our way to ensure we make the right decisions.
As long s I strive to be the best Christian I can be I believe God is pleased with me, maybe not the kind of pleased that we think of but I think the kind that he is pleased I am doing my best and trying to show others Christianity isn't just a name it's a way of life/
SO WHAT MAKES A PERSON A CHRISTIAN
Well that is very simple you must
1, Accept Christ into your life
2. Let the past stay in the past
3. Pray, talk to God as if he is a friend telling him what you think and what upsets you etc. Pray for others pray for the government the world basically anything that would affect you
4, Read the word of God, the Bible is a book showing that people have been through what we are before
5. Join a church, a church is a united front that fights the world together so to speak!
6. This one is important.....learn to love yourself!
7. Surround yourself with positive people that will support your life as a Christian
8. Remember you will be hated by non-Christians and there is nothing you can do about it, it is a fact of life but you have other Christians to have your back and most important God!
Remembering all these things will have you being the best Christian you can be!
5,
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