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#bethelight – Day 26

Yesterday we started the home decorating.  The mood is so happy around the house.  We still have more to go.  I'm sure we will get to it later in the week. Today is the Sabbath.  Today, as I reflect on the past 26 days, I am realizing more and more just how profoundly I have… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 26

Satisfaction Saturday

Water is My Favorite Beverage

Not to long ago I had a love affair with diet Pepsi. Now?  My favorite drink is water.  That's right water... agua... simple H2O. There is nothing better than a glass of cool water... well, maybe a cool glass of filtered water.  Today my husband is installing a water filter he gave me for my… Continue reading Water is My Favorite Beverage

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@bethelight – Day 25

Yesterday i braved Black Friday shopping and took Hannah to get shoes for her mission.  I was a great opportunity to practice patients.  I discovered something new... something amazing! When you approach a situation already thinking you are going to be patient you find there isn't much to "be patient" about! I looked for reasons… Continue reading @bethelight – Day 25

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28 Years and Counting

So... Today is my anniversary... married 28 years. I've spent some time looking through old pictures.  Ah... memories!  We have had some eventful years!  So many lessons learned!  Some lessons tested our marriage.  All lessons add strength, personally and as a unit.  Some lessons brought great happiness and a few sadness in those 28 years. … Continue reading 28 Years and Counting

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A Week of Thankful Boyacks

This is always a big week around our house.  First, there is my birthday... one year older, but not to sure about wiser.  My birthday was like any other day.  Later in the week I spoiled myself and got a hair cut.  Too bad I can never get my hair to look as nice as… Continue reading A Week of Thankful Boyacks

Family Friday

Changing Thanksgiving Traditions

It is Thanksgiving Day at my house.  In between the making of all the "fixin's" and the arrival of the guests, I decided to do a little research as to how this day came about and what might have really been served for dinner. The "traditional" meal includes roasted turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed… Continue reading Changing Thanksgiving Traditions

Recipes

Sugar Free Cranberry Tart/ Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients 1 bag of cranberries 3/4 c pineapple juice 1 c sugar free applesauce juice and zest from 1 orange 1/2 c dried fruit 1 puff pastry Directions Mix cranberries, pineapple juice, applesauce and 2 Tsp of water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.       Once boiling, turn down the heat… Continue reading Sugar Free Cranberry Tart/ Cranberry Sauce

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Brussel Sprouts with Corn

Ingredients 4 c Brussel sprouts 2 c frozen corn 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c chopped mushrooms 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste Directions Saute onions and mushrooms in a non-stick pan until lightly browned Add Brussel sprouts and saute until they are lightly browned... about 10… Continue reading Brussel Sprouts with Corn

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Wendy’s Chopped Detox Salad

Ingredients 2 c mixed greens, chopped 2 c broccoli, chopped 2 c red cabbage, chopped 1 c carrots, finely chopped 1/2 c almonds, chopped 1/4 c sunflower seeds For Dressing 2 Tbs olive oil 1/2 c lemon juice 1 Tbs ginger, minced 3 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp honey Directions Chop all the veggies and… Continue reading Wendy’s Chopped Detox Salad

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Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

Servings: 4            Prep Time: 5 minutes       Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 small acorn squash 1/2 c quinoa 1 package mushrooms 1/2 small red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 c almonds, chopped 1 tsp garlic 1/2 tsp thyme Directions Preheat oven to 425. Cut the… Continue reading Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash