tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31099379000424120282024-03-08T03:06:29.861-06:00just-making-noiseMarillyn Beardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713508002579679875noreply@blogger.comBlogger351115tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109937900042412028.post-76110492685537876872015-05-18T00:48:00.002-06:002015-05-18T00:48:39.062-06:00Just Making Noise Has a New Home!Hello everyone!<br />
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<br />Marillyn Beardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713508002579679875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109937900042412028.post-88246557016633667172014-08-13T01:44:00.001-06:002014-08-13T01:44:21.500-06:00How to Pack Your Kids' Clothes & Keep it Organized<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I spend most of yesterday filling up 6 suitcases & 5 carry-ons full of freshly roasted coffee (want to buy some?!), handmade products from our trade school, gifts for our supporters, random things and in the midst of all those stuff...<b> our clothes.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>How often do you find yourself going crazy trying to keep your kids’ clothes organized in suitcases when traveling?</b> This has been my dilemma year after year for the past 6 years of traveling back and forth from Central America and the States.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Most of you know by now that we travel to the States every fall for our 2-month furlough. <b>We always look forward to this time as a family to reconnect with our family, friends and supporters.</b> The only thing I don't enjoy is the constant mess I had to face every week with the kids' suitcases.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>So, each year my packing method changes as I try to find the best way to pack all the kids clothes that would meet 4 requirements:</b></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everything stays organized & compacted.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everything fits nicely into two tubs (or one large suitcase) with room to spare for extra things.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>What you think? Sounds & looks almost impossible, right?!</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Well, maybe not...</i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Last fall, we flew to the West Coast from the Midwest and traveled around AZ & Southern California. <b>It was essential for me to find the best way to keep their clothes organized and make sure they all fit in the tubs as we traveled to a new location almost every week.</b> <i>I did not want to be stressed out over silly clothes!</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Thankfully, I was able to create a packing system that worked brilliantly for us last fall! </b>The pictures you will see below were taken during that time and this is how I packed my 4 kids' clothes yesterday.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">As I was thinking (and praying!) about how I was going to pack everything and not lose my mind in the process, an idea came to me...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pack 7 outfits along with dresses, PJs and extra socks & underwear <b>using gallon-size plastic ziplock baggies and</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b> mark them with different colors of duct tape to help the kids know which bags were theirs.</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>So, when the time came to start packing. I grabbed one box of gallon-size plastic ziplock baggies and went to work:</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Honestly, I have to say this is the best system by far for me with 4 kids.</b> Our travels last fall was SO much easier! <b>Laundry days became a breeze </b>because I knew what needed to be washed and was able to quickly fold and put the clothes right back into their baggies.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>The bonus of using plastic bags is that you can see what is in each bag without having to take out the clothes.</b> I've thought about using reusable cloth bags because they would be much more earth-friendly and last longer, <i>but then you would have to take out the clothes to know what is inside.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">For some, that would be no big deal… but for me, <b>I like to be able to quickly browse through the suitcase and get out what the kids want without wasting precious time looking through each bag to find a specific outfit.</b> <i>Make sense?</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, I am delighted to share that I just recently browsed through a friend's newly released ebook, <a href="http://gidgetgoeshome.com/sewing-school-101/?ap_id=marebeard#sthash.YBQ1v3nE.dpuf" target="_blank">Sewing School 101</a>, and came across a <a href="http://gidgetgoeshome.com/2012/06/08/simple-packing-mesh-daily-clothes-bag-tutorial/" target="_blank">tutorial</a> of hers where she used <i>mesh</i> to make her <a href="http://gidgetgoeshome.com/2012/06/08/simple-packing-mesh-daily-clothes-bag-tutorial/" target="_blank">daily clothes bags</a>. This is where I have to say... <i>great minds think alike!</i> <b>Here I thought I came up with the most unique idea of packing and already this gal is two steps ahead of me!</b><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am excited to tackle this project soon and these bags will be very handy for many years to come.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>It really helps that the kids clothes are small enough to fit in the plastic bags.</b> I know in a couple years I will not be able to do that for my oldest daughter, but by then she will be responsible for her own clothes and keeping them organized. <i>That will be interesting!</i></span></div>
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With the morning sun caressing my face, I prepared to read the section of verses for my quiet time in the Word.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I read <i>stilled</i> and <i>pierced</i> my heart...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"In one of the villages, Jesus met a man with an advanced case of leprosy. When the man saw Jesus, he bowed with his face to the ground, begging to be healed. "<b>Lord</b>," he said, <b>"if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean."</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jesus reached out and touched him. <b>"I am willing,"</b> he said. <b>"Be healed!"</b> And <i>instantly the leprosy disappeared</i>. (Luke 5:12-13)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have read that verse multiple times over the years, but right that moment... it touched something deep in my heart.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A deeply buried desire.<i> A desire that I don't want to have or feel anymore...</i></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The desire to be healed.</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I tried, again, to bury that hope & desire to be healed as deep as I could, but I could feel the Lord digging down in there... reaching and pulling aside the dirt, rock and cement that I painfully & deliberately used to bury, over the years... that desire.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Looking out to the mountains and seeing the golden glow of the rising sun... a whisper escaped from my lips, "<b>Lord, if you are willing, you can heal me and make me hear. Today. Right now.</b>"</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For so many years, since I was a child, people have come to me and asking to pray for healing for me. They would put their hands on my ears and pray with all they had. <i>In the beginning, I was grateful...</i> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But as the years went on by and still no healing... <b>I grew to resent the prayers.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While on the outside, I would smile and say, "Sure!" when someone innocently asked if they could pray for me. But on the inside, over the pounding of my heart, I would be yelling, <i>"No! I am fine just the way I am! Leave me alone!"</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I grew up over the years, I buried that hope & desire to be healed as deep as I could...</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because I was <i>afraid</i>.</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Afraid to let my hope rise.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Afraid to feel the crushing disappointment.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Afraid that I would be denied once again.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Afraid that I would be told that I don't have enough faith to be healed.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For years I used to silently ask... demand... beg the Lord to heal me, but I stopped doing that a long while ago.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It wasn't until I served at a deaf school in Mexico that I started to "accept" being deaf. </b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That is where the prayers stopped. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2009/03/naomi-whats-that-noise-my-life-as-being.html" target="_blank">I still had my struggles</a>, but at least I had more peace about being a deaf woman.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sitting there and listening to my thoughts rolling around, I sense the Lord speaking to my heart, turning the verse around and saying...</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Marillyn, if you are willing, you can embrace being deaf and make Me greater in your life for others to see Me."</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>What?</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Really, Lord? My being deaf will make You greater? What about healing me? Won't that make You even more greater?</i></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Yes, but for only a short time and people will forget. Even you will forget, but your deafness is my gift to you. For I am greater in your weakness! Your inability to hear is what drives you closer to Me. That's why I created you to be who you are"</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I sat there... speechless, a calm settling my thoughts.</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"My daughter, you are a miracle to many because I have given you many gifts, abilities and talents. You can speak. You can read lips. You are able to wear a hearing aid. You have been able to do many different things that doctors claimed you couldn't and shouldn't do! Those are the things that bring glory to me."</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could sense a a <i>different</i> kind of healing happening at that moment...</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I promise you, Marillyn, you will be healed. Be patience. Be steadfast. Be courageous. And most importantly...</span></b><br />
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is in full swing. The ice cream truck is playing its music on every street.
Fresh watermelons abound. Swimming pools are full everyday of the week. Books
beckon to be read & cherished. The light of day lasts longer. Fireflies fly
lazily about when the night finally falls. Mosquitos swarm around for blood.
The air is warm and with a hint of sweetness... <i>These are my sweet memories of
all the summers in the midwest after moving there when I was 9.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">But my all time favorite
memory </b>were
the brownies my mom would make once a week and served with a big scoop (or two)
of my dad's homemade strawberry ice cream.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">O...
my... sweet... goodness... <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">there is
nothing like a spoonful of fresh homemade strawberry ice cream straight out of
the old-fashioned ice cream machine!</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream, in a way, <i>brings back those memories</i>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My husband commented that this ice cream tasted very much like a cheesecake ice cream, even though I used coconut milk instead of dairy. I believe it the combination of tangy balsamic vinegar and sweet strawberries along with the nutty milk gave it that yummy flavor.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is actually a simplified version of my Roasted Strawberry Balsamic </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><em style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crème Fraîche</span></em></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ice</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cream that you can find in my book, <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/p/just-making-ebooks.html" target="_blank">Just Making Ice Cream</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I chose this ice cream flavor to make ice cream sandwiches specifically for a friend's birthday. I wanted to go the extra mile for her and make something special, but I had to make over 30 ice cream sandwiches! That's why I simplified the ice cream recipe...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>They were a huge hit.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And you can totally, easily make these yourself with <a href="http://healthyaperture.com/blog/post/guest-post-how-to-make-ice-cream-sandwiches#" target="_blank">my simple 'step-by-step' tutorial</a> over at the <a href="http://www.healthyaperture.com/blog" target="_blank">Healthy Aperture Blog</a>. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Go on now and whip up some of this easy & yummy ice cream.</b> While you are at it, make a batch of your favorite brownies to make some homemade ice cream sandwiches... <b>you will wish you had started doing that summers ago!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Easy Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(dairy-free & sugar-free)</span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remove the stems and rinse the strawberries in cool water. Place them in a strainer.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slice the strawberries and place them in a large bowl. Toss with coconut sugar and balsamic vinegar. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 375 F. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pour the strawberries and juices into a large ovenproof dish.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roast them in the oven until they start to caramelize, juices are bubbling and strawberries are hot (but not mushy). About 15-20 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scoop the the strawberries and juices into a container and let them chill in the fridge while preparing the ice cream base.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pour the mixture in your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When ice cream is done churning, quickly scoop it into a container and serve right away or let it firm up in the freezer for a couple hours before serving.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top your ice cream with the more roasted strawberries and drizzle with homemade chocolate syrup (didn't have any, boohoo)... there you have it! Told you it was easy!</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Let's be honest... </span></i><b><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">breastfeeding can be
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When I was pregnant with #1, <b>I had romancing visions of happily
cuddling & nursing my sweet little baby... </b><i>oh man, all that
went out the window at the first latch.</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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After the first few nursings... my nipples were painfully sore and
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After almost 3 days of nursing... I was grinding my teeth & curling my toes
every time my baby latched on. <i>I was not prepared for the pain!</i> <b>I
wished someone had said something about that important <s>little</s> big
detail while I was pregnant!</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you, <b>but I really hated using that common lanolin stuff on my nipples!</b> I
felt that it didn't help much. I hated the oily feel and the stains it left on
my bras & shirts. I did not feel much relief and found it uncomfortable on
my sore nipples.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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What exactly is Lanolin? <i>I didn't know until I did some research and
found out that Lanolin is the greasy discharge from a sheep's sebaceous glands.</i> It
is used in all kinds of cosmetics, from lip balms, shaving creams, hair
products to breastfeeding creams. Although it has been touted as highly
effective in soothing & healing chapped skin (<i>but not for me!</i>), <b>lanolin
usually contains a heavy load of pesticides from the wool being soaked in
chemicals to remove parasites before the lanolin is scoured out of it.</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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Since your baby will basically be ingesting small amounts of whatever you smear
on your nipples, it is critical for the ingredients to be safe (in my humble
opinion). <b>Many mamas swear by lanolin, but I rather use more natural
ingredients that are 100% edible and safe!</b> <i>At the moment, there are
no organic options for lanolin out there.</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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and completely clueless at the time, I used lanolin with both my first and
second babies... <b>after that, I promised myself to find a different
alternative.</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #262626;">Thankfully, it
was my mom who found it. A </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYEOGVK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BYEOGVK&linkCode=as2&tag=jusmaknoi-20&linkId=ORHS7TRGFXSQZCQR" target="_blank">herbal nipple cream called Motherlove</a></span><span style="color: #262626;"> </span><span style="color: #262626;">that
she picked up at Whole Foods. I used it after Tobias was born and...</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I. LOVED. IT.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It smelled good, did not
feel oily, felt really soothing, absorbed quickly into my skin and did not
stain my bras & shirts. <b>I clearly remember my nipples healing very
quickly... like 4 or 5 days!</b> I used it again with Poema, my 4th baby,
and got the same results.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Y'all, that’s a big deal!</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<i>Why?</i> Because both my midwives (from my 1st & 2nd births) have
told me to bear the pain of nursing for 10 days, use lots of lanolin and then I
will be fine. <i>True enough, by the 11th day... the pain was
significantly less and breastfeeding became a much more pleasant experience.</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<b>But now I think that 10 days of pain can be cut in half... </b><i>using
the DIY Natural Nipple Cream!</i>Of course, every mama has different
experiences with breastfeeding and some take longer to heal and get the hang of
breastfeeding. <b>I truly hope this cream will help lessen the pain, speed
healing and shorten the time it takes for your nipples to get used to be sucked
on by a hungry little mouth! Ouch!</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #262626;">The </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYEOGVK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BYEOGVK&linkCode=as2&tag=jusmaknoi-20&linkId=ORHS7TRGFXSQZCQR" target="_blank">Motherlove nipple cream</a><span style="color: #262626;"> is a little
pricey for such a small bottle and I only used about half of it during the
first couple weeks of nursing Tobi, </span><b style="color: #262626;">but to me… it was worth it!</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Of course, I wanted to try making my own... <i>simply because I enjoy DIY
projects and wanted to save a little money.</i> I looked high and low
around the internet for a recipe, but didn't find much. Most simply said to use
100% coconut oil or a combination of coconut oil, beeswax, cocoa butter and
shea butter... <b>but was I looking for something more similar to the
Motherlove nipple cream. </b><br />
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Later, after learning how to make a few different kinds of
salves/creams... I took the basic salve recipe, the ingredients from Motherlove
and set out to make my own natural nipple cream.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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glad to say that it was a success!</span></b><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> I have been able to use it as my 4th
baby is still nursing pretty strong at 18 months old. The small amount I made
was enough for me to share with another mama who recently had a new baby. She
loved it and noticed quick relief from using it.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 16.15pt;"> </span></div>
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Below you will learn how each ingredient is very healing for those sore
nipples! For those who might be concern... <b>this natural nipple
cream is completely safe for the baby.</b> I have used this for my 3rd and
4th babies with no concerns or side effects.<br />
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In fact, with Poema still nursing at 18 months and has teeth now... I still use
the nipple cream whenever I start to feel little sore. If you are not
convinced, then you can simply wipe off the cream just before you nurse, but it
will most likely already absorbed into your skin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><b style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #a3d869;"><a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Marshmallow-Root-Cut#a_aid=justmakingno" target="_blank">Marshmallow Root</a></span>:</span></b><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <i>The genus name
comes from a Greek work meaning "to heal".</i>This herb contains some
germ-fighting and inflammation-relieving phyto-chemicals. It also contains
compounds that help stimulate the immune system slightly. Marshmallow Root is
known to help with bruises, chafing, sores and wounds... which is beneficial
for the nursing mama! </span></li>
<li><b style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #a3d869;"><a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Calendula-Pot-Marigold-Whole_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">Calendula Flower</a></span>:</span></b><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; text-indent: 0in;"> </span><i style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;">A herb long used through
Europe and the Americas for wound healing and ulcer treatments</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; text-indent: 0in;">, Calendula is known for
its amazing healing properties. The phyto-chemicals in these flowers opposes
fungi, bacteria, viruses and inflammation. Calendula also excite the white
blood ells in the immune system to fight microbial invaders with a little more
vigor. It is good for treating skin problems of all kinds, especially cuts,
scrapes, bruises and minor wounds.</span></li>
<li><b style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #a3d869;"><a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/index.php?AID=101425&BID=674" target="_blank">Extra Virgin Olive Oil and/or Coconut Oil</a></span>:</span></b><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; text-indent: 0in;"> Both oils help
promote healthy skin regeneration, fight off infection & thrush and
moisturizes the skin.</span></li>
<li><b style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #a3d869;"><a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Beeswax-Pastilles_Yellow#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">Beeswax</a></span>:</span></b><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; text-indent: 0in;"> Helps to keep needed moisture in the
skin, promotes new cell growth and protects the skin.</span></li>
<li><b style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #a3d869;"><a href="https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/index.php?AID=101425&BID=674" target="_blank">Shea Butter</a></span>:</span></b><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; text-indent: 0in;"> Moisturizes,
protects, strengthens and regenerates the skin. It is great for minor cuts and
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;">Thankfully, making nipple
cream is super easy. I ordered my herbs & beeswax from <a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com//#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">Bulk Herb Store</a> and the shea butter
from <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #a3d869;"><a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/index.php?AID=101425&BID=674" target="_blank">Mountain Rose Herbs</a></span></span>, but you can purchase
all the ingredients at <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #a3d869;"><a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/index.php?AID=101425&BID=674" target="_blank">Mountain Rose Herbs</a></span></span>. I love both
companies and love their quality & prices! You can also purchase most, if
not all, of the ingredients on <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #a3d869;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=jusmaknoi-20&linkId=YUOB6BZUWTVVMBJN" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a></span></span> too.<br />
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<b style="color: black;">I am sure most of you already know this, but I feel it is important for me
to say that It's highly recommended to use organic oils.</b> When making
my batch of nipple cream, I used <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #a3d869;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=organic%20olive%20oil&linkCode=ur2&tag=jusmaknoi-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=IEFPPDMWMCHXHRMN" target="_blank">100% organic olive oil</a></span></span> and loved the
results. If you prefer, you can use a combination of coconut oil and olive oil
or 100% <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #a3d869;"><a href="http://secure.ttpurchase.com/referral/?uuid=A701C99D-1E0B-90B3-0E212EC5BF4B3F65" target="_blank">coconut oil</a></span></span>... <i style="color: black;">whatever you like or
have in hand!</i><br />
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<b style="color: black;">Once you've made the natural nipple cream, you can start using it even
before your baby is born!</b> <i style="color: black;">Rubbing the cream into the nipples
throughout the latter part of your pregnancy and the beginning weeks of nursing
will create healthy, flexible tissues that will be more resistant to cracks,
tears and chapping.</i></span></div>
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1/4 cup </span><a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Calendula-Pot-Marigold-Whole_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">Calendula</a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #262626;">1/4
cup </span><a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Marshmallow-Root-Cut#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">Marshmallow Root</a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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with water up to the level of the oil in the jar, but keep the water level
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Herbal sitz baths are extremely soothing, relaxing, healing </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">and a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">great way to pamper a new mama after going through the tiring workout of laboring and birthing a little baby.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Some of you might have never heard of a sitz bath. I sure didn't know heck about it until my midwife explain it to me. <b>A sitz bath is literally what it sounds like -</b> <i>a bath where you sit in warm water that covers the buttocks and hips.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Sitting in warm, herbal infused water helps clean the sensitive area, bring healing, soothe soreness, aid in shrinking hemorrhoids, prevent infection, relieves pain, reduces swelling, heals tears and </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><b>increase blood flow </b>to</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"> the areas starting at your
belly button, down around to your lower back bone & to the where the baby made an appearance. </span><i><span style="font-family: Arial;">These h</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">erbs can truly help speed along recovery!</span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">You can do your sitz bath in the bathtub or in a large bowl, but make sure you have someone to help you in and out. After my 2nd & 3rd babies, I used my kids' little bathtub and it worked great, but this 4th time around... I was able to use an actual bathtub and enjoyed a long soak! Taking a relaxing bath is a rare treat for me :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">My midwife brought a bag of herbs over and prepared my first sitz bath after <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2009/09/food-introduction-birth-story-happy.html" target="_blank">Tabitha's birth</a>. I was eager to give it a try, but was a little skeptical that it would do much to relieve the little pain I had from my tear.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>I was so wrong... </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">It was amazedly soothing and totally won me over. I took a sitz bath everyday for a week and wanted more!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Plus, I noticed rapid healing of my tear along with putting on a combination of aloe vera, coconut oil and raw honey. <b>I am thankful to say that I never tore again with my 3rd and 4th babies.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I, of course, asked her for the recipe when I became pregnant with Tobias. Unfortunely, her recipe called for a lot of herbs… making it a little too expensive for me to make a small batch for myself.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below you will read the medicinal properties of each herb that help pamper and heal the new mama. This Healing Postpartum Herbal Sitz Bath will leave you feeling refreshed, renewed and relaxed.</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Chamomile-Flowers-Whole_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">Chamomile Flowers</a>:</b> <i>This herb is best known for its soothing & delicious aromatic smell and taste.</i> It is widely used as a mild sedative. Chamomile displays a wide range of healing properties such as being anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic and even anti-body odor... all coming from the daisy-like flowers, which contain volatile oils as well as flavonoids. It also improves wound healing, which is great for tears and c-sections, along with bringing </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">good flow of blood to the skin surface thus inducing perspiration and helps regulate menstrual flow.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Chamomile is one of the best herbal sources of niacin, magnesium and essential fatty acids.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Rosemary-Leaf-Whole_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">Rosemary Leaf</a>:</b> <i>Called the "herb of remembrance" by Shakespeare</i>, this herb has the ability to strengthen the entire body and relieve pain (like lavender) associated with muscle pains, sore muscles & headaches. Rosemary helps boosts mental activity, so when your brain feels tired (and we do feel brain-tired after birthing a baby!), take deep breaths as you enjoy the sitz bath for fresh mental energy. It also contains good concentrations of 2 dozens or so antioxidants.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Comfrey-Leaf-Cut_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">Comfrey Leaf</a>:</b> <i>The latin name of this herb translates "knitting together".</i> One of the main healing properties in comfrey is allantoin, an anti-inflammatory that perks up the immune system, speeds wound healing and encourages new skin and cell growth. It has a long history of being used as an external application for mending of wounds and broken bones. Comfrey is a contact healer, relieving pain and immediately helping the growth of new flesh and bone. It is also high in calcium and vitamin C. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Yarrow-Flowers-Cut_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">Yarrow Flower</a>:</b> <i>Considered the "poor man's chamomile"</i>, Yarrow contains a volatile oil which is similar to chamomile and has been medically documented to be very effective anti-inflammatory agent. It contains aromatic compounds that shrink inflamed tissues and promote sweeting. It also contains bitter compounds that relieve smooth muscle spasms, reduce blood pressure and helpful in stopping bleeding from hemorrhage. The herb has antibacterial and antifungal compounds that are helpful in replenishing the intestinal flora.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Lavender-Flowers-Whole_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">Lavender Flowers</a>:</b> <i>Best known for its relaxing effect on the mind and body</i>, Lavender's soothing properties is readily absorb into the skin and not only promotes restfulness, but it helps in treating pain, anxiety & nervousness, exhaustion, restlessness, emotional stress, headaches and increase mental activity. It is also an excellent remedy for various types of pains caused by sore muscles, tense muscles, muscular aches, backaches and the lumbago (lower back) area. Lavender is excellent for improving blood circulation in the body, which is essential for complete healing in the perineum area. It also has antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Calendula-Pot-Marigold-Whole_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">Calendula Flowers</a>:</b> <i>A herb long used through Europe and the Americas for wound healing and ulcer treatments</i>, Calendula is known for its amazing healing properties. The phytochemicals in these flowers opposes fungi, bacteria, viruses and inflammation. Calendula also excite the white blood ells in the immune system to fight microbial invaders with a little more vigor. It is good for treating skin problems of all kinds, especially cuts, scrapes, bruises and minor wounds.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">2 cups <a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Chamomile-Flowers-Whole_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">chamomile flowers</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">2 cups <a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Rosemary-Leaf-Whole_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">rosemary leaf</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">2 cups <a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Comfrey-Leaf-Cut_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">comfrey leaf</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">2 cups <a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Yarrow-Flowers-Cut_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">yarrow flowers</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1 cup <a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Lavender-Flowers-Whole_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">lavender flowers</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1 cup <a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Calendula-Pot-Marigold-Whole_Organic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">calendula flowers</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">2 cups <a href="http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Celtic-Sea-Salt_Light-Grey-Celtic#a_aid=justmakingnoise" target="_blank">sea salt</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mix all the herbs & sea salt together in a large bowl. Store in a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZRBGSC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006ZRBGSC&linkCode=as2&tag=jusmaknoi-20&linkId=O72GI2LNFVN5UEYZ" target="_blank">glass jar</a> and keep in a cool & dry place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Fill a large pot with 1 gallon of water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add 2 cups of the herbal mixture or <b>stuff the loose herbs in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YRAOT2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004YRAOT2&linkCode=as2&tag=jusmaknoi-20&linkId=4KBWFXMSRYIYN7X6" target="_blank">cotton muslin cloth bags</a></b>.
Cover and let it sit until warm. Strain (or pour it all in if you don't care about loose herbs!) liquid into a bathtub or large bowl/basin and add warm water until it covers your hips & buttocks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Gently pat dry and do it everyday for at least a
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Truly, making adobe bricks is demanding and time-consuming in many ways, but it is a cost effective way to build a house. Especially in many third-world countries.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After weeks of watching these men make hundreds of adobe bricks to <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2014/04/building-our-mud-house.html" target="_blank">build our home</a> and the staff housing... <b>I have a lot of respect and admiration towards these men.</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They work hard and do their job well!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It takes a small team of men to build several hundred adobe bricks at a good pace. When they first started making bricks for our home back in January... they were making up to 100 bricks a day!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because of the thickness and the importance of mixing everything together well... they would get in that pile of mud and use their hands, feet and a shovel. One guy chose to work with his mud boots and a shovel while the other younger guy worked with bare hands and feet.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After watching them, <b>it is much easier to work with your bare hands and feet!</b> I didn't try, but I think feeling mud between my toes would feel pretty interesting. HA!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then a simple, wooden frame is used to make two bricks at a time to make the process go a bit faster. The young guy in the red shirt fills one side at a time by packing it down firmly with both his hands and feet (sorry, didn't get a picture of him using his feet to pack down the bricks). We were told that it is very important to make sure the bricks are packed down tightly to prevent cracks and breaks. Makes sense!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Raw honey is my go to sweetener, but I also use sucanat, maple syrup, coconut sugar, turbinado and organic cane sugar. It just depends on what kind of ice cream I plan to make and how the sweetener can affect the overall flavor.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nope! I recently shared <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2014/04/5-ways-i-can-help-you-make-fast.html" target="_blank">5 ways you can make fast & delicious ice cream with or without a machine</a>... plus, I<a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/p/just-making-ebooks.html" target="_blank">n the book</a>, you will find 5 different ways you can make ice cream without a machine. Sure, it is easier to make ice cream with a ice cream maker, but not everyone has one and that shouldn't stop you from using other alternatives!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Usually anywhere from 40 minutes to 24 hours, depending on what technique (fast or slow) you use to make the ice cream base, the time it takes to cool down the ice cream base and what method you use to make the ice cream. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the end, it is so worth it... trust me!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Super easy. Even my oldest daughter can whip up some ice cream using my recipes (with my help, obviously).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are exactly 73 recipes in the book. You are more than welcome to <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-peek-through-just-making-ice-cream.html" target="_blank">take a peek</a>... while you are at it, enjoy some of the delicious photos too!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ooooh, that's a tough one because <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/p/just-making-ebooks.html" target="_blank">I love every single recipe in my book</a>... I created, tested & enjoyed them all! But I will say that my all-time favorite is the Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Growing up, that was the flavor I always chose whenever we went to an ice cream shop, but with my recipe... I get twice the amount of cookie dough in my ice cream now!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been working on this baby little by little to improve the ebook since its first release. There were typos to fix, more pictures to add and a new recipe to add in because it was too good to leave out.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am already working on creating a 3rd edition with more pictures and recipes! I hope to have it available in printed format... <b>oh, I would love to hold a book of Just Making Ice Cream in my own hands, someday!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Have any other questions that is not listed here? Don't hesitate to ask in the comments below or email me!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After years of many failures and successes, plus <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/p/just-making-ebooks.html" target="_blank">writing an ebook devoted wholly to ice cream</a>, <b>I have learned several ways (or tricks, really) that you can use to get consistent results for creamy, delicious ice cream... </b><i>especially, the fast way.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We all know that texture & flavor is pretty important when it comes to making homemade ice cream, especially the texture. <b>Everyone likes their ice cream creamy and easy to scoop out of the container, but... </b><i>that's commercial ice cream.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Realistically, you just can't compare homemade ice cream with commercial ice cream. </b>Homemade wins, hands down, ingredient-wise and flavor-wise.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Commercial ice cream is full of hidden ingredients that help the ice cream to keep their creaminess and make scooping easier, but I am not going to go into more details on that because I already wrote all about it in my ebook, <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/p/just-making-ebooks.html" target="_blank">Just Making Ice Cream</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, back to making ice cream at home... you and I have seen all those delicious, beautiful pictures of perfectly scooped homemade ice cream on Pinterest & elsewhere and often click on the links to find out how to make it in our own kitchen.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>What do we find?</i> More often than not, a recipe that calls for cooking up a custard base, chilling it for several hours or overnight and then pouring it into an ice cream maker. <b>Here we have three potential problems...</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"Hmmm, but I want it RIGHT NOW!"</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"OH MAN, I wish I could make this... but I don't have that fancy ice cream maker!"</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"Ugh, is not dairy-free or egg-free!"</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ever had those thoughts?</b> yeah, that's what I thought...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>So, today I am going to come to the rescue and share 5 ways I can help you make delicious ice cream, fast & easy... with or without a machine.</b> Making the ice cream without a machine won't be as fast as having an ice cream machine or even a food processor, but it will be better than nothing!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are some of the many tips you will find in my book, <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/p/just-making-ebooks.html" target="_blank">Just Making Ice Cream</a>. <b>To learn more reasons why you should make your own ice cream and 5 other ways to make ice cream without an ice cream machine... </b>you will have to <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/p/just-making-ebooks.html" target="_blank">purchase the book</a> :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1. Use 100% cream.</span></b> You are pretty much guaranteed to get the creamiest results if you use 100% cream. When a recipe calls for cooking up a custard with a combination of whole milk, cream and eggs... skip that and just mix everything together using 100% cream.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Personally, I often find using 100% cream is too thick for my taste. So I prefer about 20% whole milk and 80% cream (ex: 1 cup milk & 2 cups cream) or pure goat milk. You can totally adjust the amount of milk and cream to your preferences! Don't let one technique stop you from using a different technique so you can have your ice cream in less than an hour.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you transfer your ice cream into a container to harden in the freezer, be sure to allow it to thaw for about 10 minutes. Check it after 5 minutes because room temperature can play a hand in how quickly your ice cream will thaw.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2. Coconut milk.</span></b> Can't have dairy? No problem! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HTJ2BQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001HTJ2BQ&linkCode=as2&tag=jusmaknoi-20" target="_blank">Coconut milk</a> is the best dairy-free alternative for making ice cream. The full fat version will give you the creamiest results, but you can use the light version if you don't want a strong coconut flavor.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can use 100% coconut milk in any recipe, just keep in mind the possibility of having some coconut flavor when eating your ice cream. I often use coconut milk when I don't have goat milk on hand and have been very happy with the results!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, it is much easier to keep coconut milk in your pantry as it lasts longer on the shelf in a can then fresh cream in the fridge! So, if that desire for ice cream kicks in and you don't have any fresh cream or whole milk... all you gotta do is pull down a can of coconut milk to save the day!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3. Use dry sweeteners.</span></b> Exclusively using liquid sweeteners, such as honey & maple syrup, will cause your ice cream to be a little "icy" instead of smooth (but I personally don't mind that too much!). Dry sweeteners, such as Rapadura, Sucanat, evaporated cane juice, coconut palm sugar and maple sugar, gives the best results for a smoother texture.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keep in mind the flavors of the sweeteners you plan to use... some are stronger than others. When I plan to make ice cream, I think about which sweetener would combine well with the ingredients to product the best flavor. For example, I often use rapadura or sucanat or dark honey when I make a chocolate base ice cream, which help create a deep, rich flavor. When making a strawberry base ice cream, I often use light honey or evaporated cane juice. When making a caramel base ice cream, the best is coconut palm sugar and so on. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">4. Use lots of egg yolks...or not.</span></b> Egg yolks will increase the creaminess in texture and lessen crystallization when storing your ice cream in the freezer, plus <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2013/05/6-ways-to-eat-more-raw-egg-yolks.html" target="_blank">eating raw egg yolks is so good for you!</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But you can totally skip using egg yolks if you have egg allergies or need to be frugal. Using 100% cream or coconut milk is good enough to make delicious & creamy ice cream!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before you start scrolling down and reading through all the ebooks, great deals, bonuses and enter for a chance to win the iPad... <b>I want to share with you 2 reasons why I am a part of this awesome sale!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. I put in the 2nd Edition of Just Making Ice Cream in the bundle! You can find it in the Food Category.</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been working on this baby little by little to improve the ebook since its first release. There were typos to fix, more pictures to add and a new recipe to add in because it was too good to leave out. <i>Plus, I believe this will be the last bundle sale for my ebook.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. I want to give you a thank you gift! I am giving everyone who purchases the bundle through my links a <a href="http://spain-in-iowa.com/menuplan/my-membership-options-page/?ap_id=marebeard" target="_blank">FREE 3 month subscription to the Humble Kitchen's Menu Plan</a> (valued at $24.99!) along with adding their name into the bucket list for a chance to win an Ice Cream Machine & Scoop Tub ($80 value)!</b> Since this is an EXCLUSIVE gift/bonus for the Just Making Noise community, <u>you must email me your receipt</u> after buying the bundle so I can set you up for the Menu Plan subscription service and put your name in for a chance to win the ice cream set-up. Send that email to <a href="mailto:marillynbeard@gmail.com">marillynbeard@gmail.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, check out the video below! One of the authors put together a fun video with 10 second clips of different authors sharing stuff about their ebooks... and <b>I AM IN IT!! Woohoo!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ready to look through the bundle? Let's go!</b></span><br />
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<strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By popular demand, 100+ homemaking bloggers are bringing back The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle, and it's better than ever!</span></strong><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://us154.infusionsoft.com/go/bundle/a652/" target="_blank">The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle</a> is a complete library of great eBooks on homemaking—<strong>a truly valuable knowledge base you’ll use for many years to come.</strong></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unlike a library, though, you don’t have to spend years building it up. The Ultimate Bundles team has done the hard work for you, searching the web to find the very best eBooks from top homemaking authors and combining them into one essential collection that you can buy in one simple purchase.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Act now to get the ultimate eBook collection on homemaking at a once-in-a-lifetime price and get your EXCLUSIVE 3 month membership to the My Humble Kitchen MenuPlan & a chance to win an Ice Cream Maker! (And don't forget to enter the iPad Giveaway, see below!)</span></strong></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://us154.infusionsoft.com/go/kindlep/a652/" target="_blank">Buy the Kindle Bundle</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm confident you won’t find a more comprehensive set of homemaking resources anywhere -- and certainly not at this price. Bought separately, <strong>they’d cost a total of $698 (not including $200+ in bonuses!)</strong>. But you can have all of them for <b>just $29.97</b>!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Or, for just an extra $10, you not only get the full set of PDF files, but also <b>a bonus set of Kindle editions</b>, perfectly formatted for easy Kindle reading. This has been a popular request over the years and I'm excited to say it's now available!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I believe it’s the best deal on homemaking eBooks anywhere on the web. But it will only be available for <b>six days</b>. So grab yours before it's gone!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This huge wealth of information and guidance will be right there on your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or Kindle, whenever you need it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's what you need to know about the sale:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>When?</strong> 8 a.m. EST Wednesday, April 23 until 11:59 p.m. EST Monday, April 28</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What?</strong> 78 eBooks, 2 eCourses, 2 audio files, and 2 printable packs PLUS over $200 worth of bonus products you'll really use!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Where?</strong> <a href="https://us154.infusionsoft.com/go/bundle/a652/" target="_blank">Purchase the bundle here</a>.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>How much?</strong> Well now, that's the best part. The entire package is worth nearly $900, and it's selling for <strong>less than $30</strong>. Sweet deal, right?</span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/diy-natural-household-cleaners" target="_blank">DIY Natural Household Cleaners: How To Make Your Own Cleaners…Naturally</a></em></strong> by Matt & Betsy @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/diy-natural" target="_blank">DIY Natural</a> ($9.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/filling-hearts-while-cleaning-homes" target="_blank">Filling Hearts While Cleaning Homes: Five Minute Devotions for Families</a></em></strong> by <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-purposeful-mom" target="_blank">Jenn Thorson</a> & <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-road-to-31" target="_blank">Lindsey Stomberg</a> ($8.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/hospitality" target="_blank">Hospitality: The Duty of the Christian Home</a></em></strong> by Kathy @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/teaching-good-things" target="_blank">Teaching Good Things</a> ($4.97)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/strong-christian-home" target="_blank">How to Build a Strong Christian Home</a></em></strong> by June @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/a-wise-woman-builds-her-home" target="_blank">A Wise Woman Builds Her Home</a> ($4.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/life-your-way-printables" target="_blank">Life Your Way Printables Download Pack</a></em></strong> by Mandi @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/life-your-way" target="_blank">Life Your Way</a> ($7.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/sewing-school-101" target="_blank">Sewing School 101: Simple Tips to Get You Stitching</a></em></strong> by Nicole @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/gidget-goes-home" target="_blank">Gidget Goes Home</a> ($11.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/laundry-monster" target="_blank">Taming the Laundry Monster</a></em></strong> by Angi @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/schneider-peeps" target="_blank">SchneiderPeeps</a> ($3.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/visionary-womanhood-volume-two" target="_blank">The Best of Visionary Womanhood: Volume Two</a></em></strong> by Natalie @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/visionary-womanhood" target="_blank">Visionary Womanhood</a> ($4.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/creating-the-perfect-schedule" target="_blank">The Homemaker's Guide to Creating the Perfect Schedule</a></em></strong> by Amy @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/raising-arrows" target="_blank">Raising Arrows</a> ($4.99)</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/bliss-balls" target="_blank">Bliss Balls for Beginners: 21 Recipes to Get You Started</a></em></strong> by Luschka @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/keeper-of-the-kitchen" target="_blank">Keeper of the Kitchen</a> ($3.50)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/dairy-free-101" target="_blank">Dairy Free 101</a></em></strong> by Becky @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/for-this-season" target="_blank">For This Season</a> ($5.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/just-making-ice-cream" target="_blank">Just Making Ice Cream: Over 70 Delicious Recipes Made with Nourishing Ingredients - 2nd edition</a></em></strong> by Marillyn @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/just-making-noise" target="_blank">Just Making Noise</a> ($12.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/happy-mom-healthy-family" target="_blank">Happy Mom, Healthy Family Meal Planning Workshop + Cookbook</a></em></strong> by Lisa @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/wellgrounded-life" target="_blank">WellGroundedLife</a> ($29.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/meal-planning-made-easy" target="_blank">Meal Planning Made Easy</a></em></strong> by Kelly @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-nourishing-home" target="_blank">The Nourishing Home</a> ($6.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/no-cook-freezer-meals" target="_blank">No Cook Freezer Meals</a></em></strong> by Kelly @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/new-leaf-wellness" target="_blank">New Leaf Wellness</a> ($5.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/simplified-dinners" target="_blank">Simplified Dinners</a></em></strong> by Mystie @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/simply-convivial" target="_blank">Simplified Pantry Cooking</a> ($12.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/abcs-of-freezer-cooking" target="_blank">The ABC’s of Freezer Cooking</a></em></strong> by K.M. @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/kmlogan" target="_blank">KMLogan.com</a> ($2.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/healthy-lunch-box" target="_blank">The Healthy Lunch Box: Sandwich-Free Secrets to Packing a Real Food Lunch</a></em></strong> by Katie @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/kitchen-stewardship" target="_blank">Kitchen Stewardship</a> ($9.95)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/sweeter-side-of-candida" target="_blank">The Sweeter Side of Candida: Desserts for the Holidays, Special Occasions, & Everyday Sweet Treats</a></em></strong> by <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/whole-intentions" target="_blank">Paula Miller & Sarah Ives</a> ($14.95)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/healthy-make-ahead-meals" target="_blank">{Healthy} Make-Ahead Meals & Snacks</a></em></strong> by Laura @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/heavenly-homemakers" target="_blank">Heavenly Homemakers</a> ($5.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/real-food-on-a-real-budget" target="_blank">Real Food on a Real Budget: How to Eat Healthy for Less</a></em></strong> by Stephanie @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/keeper-of-the-home" target="_blank">Keeper of the Home</a> ($18.97)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/simple-cooking" target="_blank">Simple Cooking to Save You Money</a></em></strong> by Kelly @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/generation-cedar" target="_blank">Generation Cedar</a> ($4.97)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/frugal-secrets-of-real-foodies" target="_blank">The Frugal Secrets of Real Foodies</a></em></strong> by <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/simplesmiles" target="_blank">Shannon Miles</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/simple-life-abundant-life" target="_blank">Sarah Nichols</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/smithspirations" target="_blank">Kristen Smith</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/modern-alternative-mama" target="_blank">Kate Tietje</a>, and <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/nourishing-simplicity" target="_blank">Katherine (Katie Mae) Stanley</a> ($9.97)</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/discipleship-discipline" target="_blank">Discipleship & Discipline: Practical Parenting Help for the Desperate Mom eCourse</a></em></strong> by <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/i-take-joy" target="_blank">Sally Clarkson</a> and <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/sarah-mae" target="_blank">Sarah Mae</a> ($17.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/pieces-of-mommy" target="_blank">Pieces of Mommy: Putting Yourself Back Together</a></em></strong> by Sarah @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/sarah-strausbaugh" target="_blank">SarahStrausbaugh.com</a> ($7.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/steady-days" target="_blank">Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood</a></em></strong> by Jamie @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/steady-mom" target="_blank">Steady Mom</a> ($9.55)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-cherished-home" target="_blank">The Cherished Home: Protecting What's Important</a></em></strong> by Mary @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-encouraging-home" target="_blank">The Encouraging Home</a> ($14.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/pursuit-of-motherhood" target="_blank">The Pursuit of Motherhood</a></em></strong> by <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-modest-mom-blog" target="_blank">Caroline Allen</a>, Jennifer Allen, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-encouraging-home" target="_blank">Mary Clendenin</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/generation-cedar" target="_blank">Kelly Crawford</a>, Jasmine Cucuta, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/a-mamas-story" target="_blank">Sara Elizabeth Dunn</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/deep-roots-at-home" target="_blank">Jacqueline Fitzgerald</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/a-wise-woman-builds-her-home" target="_blank">June Fuentes</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/raising-mighty-arrows" target="_blank">Heather Knopp</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/musings-of-a-ministers-wife" target="_blank">Melinda Martin</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/under-the-golden-apple-tree" target="_blank">Richele McFarlin</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/only-a-breath" target="_blank">Melanie Moore</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/raising-arrows" target="_blank">Amy Roberts</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/the-road-to-31" target="_blank">Lindsey Stomberg</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/growing-home-blog" target="_blank">Jacinda Vandenberg</a>, and <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/raising-real-men" target="_blank">Melanie Young</a>. ($7.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/undivided-mom" target="_blank">Undivided Mom: Finding Christ in the Chaos of Motherhood</a></em></strong> by Kayse @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/kayse-pratt" target="_blank">KaysePratt.com</a> ($4.99)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Marriage</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/build-a-better-spouse" target="_blank">31 Days to Build a Better Spouse</a></em></strong> by Ashley @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/life-by-ashley-pichea" target="_blank">LIFE by Ashley Pichea</a> ($7.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/dear-wife" target="_blank">Dear Wife: Letters from a Help Meet</a></em></strong> by Misty @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/beautiful-ashes" target="_blank">Beautiful Ashes</a> ($2.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/intentional-marriage" target="_blank">Intentional Marriage: The Art of Loving Your Husband (A 31 Day Devotional)</a></em></strong> by Crystal @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/serving-joyfully" target="_blank">Serving Joyfully</a> ($3.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/ultimate-marriage-vow" target="_blank">The Ultimate Marriage Vow: 21 Days of a Life-Long Commitment</a></em></strong> by Darlene @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/time-warp-wife" target="_blank">Time-Warp Wife</a> ($2.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/love-honor-vacuum" target="_blank">To Love, Honor and Vacuum Audio Download</a></em></strong> by Sheila @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/to-love-honor-and-vacuum" target="_blank">To Love, Honor and Vacuum</a> ($2.99)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Faith</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/a-heart-prepared" target="_blank">A Heart Prepared: A Simple & Effective Scripture Memory System</a></em></strong> by Jami @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/young-wifes-guide" target="_blank">Young Wife's Guide</a> ($9.95)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/manage-your-mouth" target="_blank">How To Manage Your Mouth: A 30 Day Wholesome Talk Challenge</a></em></strong> by Connie @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/smockity-frocks" target="_blank">Smockity Frocks</a> ($5.97)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/lost-petal" target="_blank">Restoring the Lost Petal: A Journey Through the Loss and Restoration of Sexual Purity</a></em></strong> by Danielle @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/more-than-four-walls" target="_blank">More Than Four Walls</a> ($8.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/set-apart" target="_blank">Set Apart: Becoming a Woman of Virtue in a Modern World</a></em></strong> by <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/raising-the-barrs" target="_blank">Anjanette Barr</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/beauty-in-the-mess" target="_blank">Whitney Cornelison</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/growing-up-triplets" target="_blank">Jennifer Fountain</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/virginia-george" target="_blank">Virginia George</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/wisdom-seeking-mommy" target="_blank">Crystal Hatcher</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/simple-life-abundant-life" target="_blank">Sarah Nichols</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/day2day-joys" target="_blank">Rachel Marie</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/joyful-thrifty-home" target="_blank">Ashley Roe</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/a-proverbs-31-wife" target="_blank">Kendra Stamy</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/more-than-four-walls" target="_blank">Danielle Tate</a>, and <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/feed-me-mama" target="_blank">Karli Von Herbulis</a> ($3.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/homesteading-devotional" target="_blank">The Homesteading Wife's Christian Devotional: Finding Biblical Truths on the Farm</a></em></strong> by Susie @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/our-simple-farm" target="_blank">Our Simple Farm</a> ($3.99)</span></li>
</ul>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Faith {For Kids}</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/be-thankful" target="_blank">Be Thankful: Cultivating Year-Round Thankfulness</a></em></strong> by Amanda @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-pelsers" target="_blank">The Pelsers</a> ($7.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/character-badges" target="_blank">Character Badges</a></em></strong> by Caroline @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-modest-mom-blog" target="_blank">The Modest Mom Blog</a> ($9.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/god-gifted-virtues" target="_blank">God Gifted Virtues</a></em></strong> by Sara @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/your-thriving-family" target="_blank">Your Thriving Family</a> ($8.95)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/learning-to-speak-life" target="_blank">Learning to Speak Life: Fruit of the Spirit Family Devotional</a></em></strong> by Michael & Carlie @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/learning-to-speak-life-blog" target="_blank">Learning to Speak Life</a> ($9.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/godly-boys-and-girls" target="_blank">The ABC's for Godly Boys/The ABC's for Godly Girls</a></em></strong> by Lindsey @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-road-to-31" target="_blank">The Road To 31</a> ($19.98)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/warrior-weekend" target="_blank">The Warrior Weekend: Helping Dads Raise Boys to Be Godly Men</a></em></strong> by Patrick & Ruth @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/for-the-family" target="_blank">For the Family</a> ($4.99)</span></li>
</ul>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Financial Stewardship</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/budget-breakthrough" target="_blank">5 Days to Budget Breakthrough: Change Your Money - Change Your Life</a></em></strong> by Kimberlee @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-peaceful-mom" target="_blank">The Peaceful Mom</a> ($5.95)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/free-things-to-do-with-kids" target="_blank">76 Free Things to Do with Kids: A Real Mom's Guide</a></em></strong> by Shannon @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/growingslower" target="_blank">Growing Slower</a> ($5.97)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/advanced-penny-pinching" target="_blank">Advanced Penny Pinching: Stockpile - Strategize - Save</a></em></strong> by Tabitha @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/meetpenny" target="_blank">Meet Penny</a> ($3.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/cash-flow-your-college" target="_blank">Cash Flow Your College: Knowledge in Your Head Without Getting in the Red</a></em></strong> by Kayla @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/renown-and-crowned" target="_blank">Renown and Crowned</a> ($2.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/christian-wealth-building" target="_blank">Christian Wealth Building</a></em></strong> by Michael @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/michaelpink" target="_blank">MichaelPink.com</a> ($77.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/me-or-the-coupons" target="_blank">It's Me or the Coupons: How a Busy Mom Can Win the Grocery Budget Battle</a></em></strong> by Beth @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/eat-better-spend-less" target="_blank">Eat Better Spend Less</a> ($10.00)</span></li>
</ul>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Health & Wellness</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/healing-with-gods-earthly-gifts" target="_blank">Healing With God's Earthly Gifts: Natural and Herbal Remedies</a></em></strong> by Kate @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/modern-alternative-mama" target="_blank">Modern Alternative Mama</a> ($7.95)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/simple-healthy-life" target="_blank">My Simple Healthy Life: A Minimalist Approach to Herbal Remedies, Beauty & Natural Cleaning</a></em></strong> by Tammie @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/simple-healthy-tasty" target="_blank">Simple. Healthy. Tasty.</a> ($5.95)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/simple-natural-health" target="_blank">Simple Natural Health: Wellness Made Easy</a></em></strong> by Nina @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/shalom-mama" target="_blank">Shalom Mama</a> ($10.00)</span></li>
</ul>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Holidays & Special Events</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/100-days-of-a-new-year-2014" target="_blank">100 Days of a New Year 2014 eBook</a></em></strong> by Jennifer @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/list-plan-it" target="_blank">ListPlanIt.com</a> ($8.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/christmas-printables" target="_blank">Christmas Printables for Kids</a></em></strong> by Kristy @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/little-natural-cottage" target="_blank">Little Natural Cottage</a> ($2.50)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/feast" target="_blank">Feast! Real Food, Reflections, and Simple Living for the Christian Year</a></em></strong> by Daniel & Haley @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/carrots-for-michaelmas" target="_blank">Carrots for Michaelmas</a> ($7.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/more-than-a-holiday" target="_blank">More Than a Holiday: A 25-Day Christmas Devotional for the Whole Family</a></em></strong> by Scott and Sarah @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/simple-life-abundant-life" target="_blank">Simple Life Abundant Life</a> ($7.95)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/more-than-candy" target="_blank">More Than Candy: A 25-Day Christmas Countdown that Counts</a></em></strong> by Sarah Mae @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/sarah-mae" target="_blank">SarahMae.com</a> ($4.99)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Homeschooling</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/101-toddler-activities" target="_blank">101 Independent Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers</a></em></strong> by MaryEllen @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/imperfect-homemaker" target="_blank">Imperfect Homemaker</a> ($4.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/new-england-primer-sets" target="_blank">1777 New England Primer Cursive/Manuscript Printable Alphabet Sets</a></em></strong> by Jacinda @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/growing-home" target="_blank">Growing Home</a> ($5.98)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/simple-homeschool-planner" target="_blank">A Simple Homeschool Planner</a></em></strong> by Tsh @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/the-art-of-simple" target="_blank">The Art of Simple</a> ($4.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/charlotte-mason-way" target="_blank">The Charlotte Mason Way Explained</a></em></strong> by Dollie @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/teachers-of-good-things" target="_blank">Teachers of Good Things</a> ($7.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/preschool-journey" target="_blank">The Preschool Journey</a></em></strong> by Angela @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/teaching-mama" target="_blank">Teaching Mama</a> ($6.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/weekly-homeschool-planner" target="_blank">Weekly Homeschool Planner</a></em></strong> by Jolanthe @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/homeschool-creations" target="_blank">Homeschool Creations</a> ($20.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/you-can-read" target="_blank">You Can Read</a></em></strong> by Carisa @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/one-plus-one-plus-one-equals-one" target="_blank">1+1+1=1</a> ($10.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/write-through-the-bible" target="_blank">Write Through the Bible: Exodus 20 (KJV, Manuscript)</a></em></strong> by Trisha @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/intoxicated-on-life" target="_blank">Intoxicated on Life</a> ($5.00)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pregnancy & Babies</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/baby-ready" target="_blank">Baby Ready: Preparing For and Adapting to Life with Baby</a></em></strong> by Monica @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/happy-and-blessed-home" target="_blank">Happy and Blessed Home</a> ($7.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/breastfeeding-twins-triplets-more" target="_blank">Breastfeeding Twins, Triplets and More!</a></em></strong> by Jennifer @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/growing-up-triplets" target="_blank">Growing Up Triplets</a> ($10.00)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/cloth-diapers" target="_blank">Cloth Diapers: A How-To Handbook on the Basics of Cloth Diapering</a></em></strong> by Rachel @ <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/intentionally-simple" target="_blank">Intentionally Simple</a> ($5.99)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/breastfeeding-lifeline" target="_blank">The Breastfeeding Lifeline: A Guide to Navigating the Newborn Days</a></em></strong> by the authors at <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/breastfeeding-place" target="_blank">Breastfeeding Place</a>: <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/raising-the-barrs" target="_blank">Anjanette Barr</a>, Michelle Ferguson, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/growing-up-triplets" target="_blank">Jennifer Fountain</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/go/intoxicated-on-life" target="_blank">Trisha Gilkerson</a>, Sarah Harkins, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/atta-mama" target="_blank">Shary Lopez</a>, <a href="http://ultimate-bundles.com/smithspirations" target="_blank">Kristen Smith</a>, and Rhiana Wackenhuth. ($5.95)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Woohoo!!</i> <b>Ready to make some seriously awesome ice cream this summer with my newest edition??</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Honestly, I make ice cream year-round, but there is something wonderfully special about making homemade ice cream in the heat of summer.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am thrilled to be sharing the 2nd Edition of Just Making Ice Cream with you all. <b>Finally.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been working on this baby little by little to improve the ebook since its first release. <b>There were typos to fix, more pictures to add and a new recipe to add in because it was too good to leave out.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am already working on improving it even more by adding more pictures & recipes to possibly release a 3rd Edition sometime in the future, but hopefully provide a printed option too!! I have been told over and over...<i>"Mare, you should get that book printed!!"</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hmmm, I would love to hold a printed copy of my ice cream book in my hands someday!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Oh, that brings me to another exciting news... </i>Just Making Ice Cream: 2nd Edition will be available in a Kindle format!! So, keep your eyes open on Amazon in the near future (hopefully), <b>but you can actually get my ebook on Kindle format MUCH sooner...</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>One, they are providing two options when you purchase a bundle... </b>you can purchase the bundle in PDF format OR Kindle format. Due to great demand, you now have the option to buy the bundle and download it into your Kindle!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Just think, you can look through my ebook in <b>COLOR</b> (if you own a Kindle Fire) and right in your hands in the kitchen while you are whipping up some ice cream! </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Two, a large percentage of the ebooks in this bundle sale are brand new</b> and have not yet been released to the general public.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>So, you would be getting almost a whole new library of ebooks for one great price and it is coming this Wednesday, April 23rd!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Three, the 2nd Edition of Just Making Ice Cream will be in the bundle</b> and this bundle will most likely be the last one for Just Making Ice Cream.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Grab this chance to get my ebook along with several others for one great price! Remember, no bundle is the same and once it's over... it won't be coming back!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't tell you everything about the bundle that will be coming out this week, but what I can tell you is this...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The total value of the bundle is $850+ (including bonuses!)</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Plus, there are 10 bonuses on top of that when you purchase the bundle... they are pretty awesome, too!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you purchase the bundle through my links... <b>I am giving you a FREE GIFT! It is my way of saying "Thank you for buying the bundle through my links! Muchas gracias!"</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My friend Diana, from My Humble Kitchen, has <a href="http://spain-in-iowa.com/menuplan/my-membership-options-page/?ap_id=marebeard" target="_blank">this awesome menu plan</a> that I love and look forward to getting every week... <b>and I want you to have it too!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can <a href="http://myhumblekitchen.com/menuplan/">read all about it here</a> if you want more information!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Because this is an EXCLUSIVE bonus for the Just Making Noise community</b>, you will need to email me your receipts (make sure your full name is there for me to confirm!) to <a href="mailto:marillynbeard@gmail.com">marillynbeard@gmail.com</a> so that I can get you signed up into the Menu Plan subscription service.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once I have confirmed your purchase, <b>I will put your name in for a chance to win a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KYSLMW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003KYSLMW&linkCode=as2&tag=jusmaknoi-20" target="_blank">Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker</a> and a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDHE4ZI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00EDHE4ZI&linkCode=as2&tag=jusmaknoi-20" target="_blank">Tovolo Glide-a-scoop Ice Cream Tub</a> ($80 total value)</b>. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The lucky winner will be able to choose a red or white ice cream maker and get a great start on making homemade ice cream with Just Making Ice Cream: 2nd Edition for this summer!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Think the bundle is worth it for those two extra bonuses?</b><i> I think so!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please share the bundle and the extra bonuses with your friends and family! Come back on Wednesday to purchase the bundle and remember to email me your receipt.</span><br />
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Exciting because we are now making our home here in Honduras permanent. Overwhelming
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thankfully, my dad was here for two months to help start the
building process for the house. He has almost 30 years of experience with building
homes in the USA. Even though building with adobe has been a new learning-curve
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But he is back in the states now.... <i>Waahh! </i>Thankfully, he will be back in June to help finalize our house (hopefully!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because of his absent, <b>it has been
more challenging doing it all.. the ministry, our family, the house, the calls, the decisions, etc...</b> but we are trusting in the Lord and <u>so thankful</u>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every Saturday afternoon, we head over to our home and look over everything the men have done the past week, make sure everything is done the way we want and discuss different projects for the next week. We go there at least once or twice during the week in the mornings to talk to the men, <b>but I enjoy going Saturday afternoons because everything is quiet... peaceful... and I am able to drink in the views surrounding our new home.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My husband, Jon, has been pulled, stretched and challenged beyond anything he has experienced with the building of our house. At least three times a week he has been calling my dad, updating him on the house, asking questions and being the middle man between my dad & our foreman. Going back and forth in English & Spanish and trying to keep it all straight in his head. <i>He often says he has no idea what he is doing and if he is doing things right and hoping that he is doing things right, but...</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am moved by his efforts to do the best he can do with what little he knows about building a house. <b>His efforts</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><b> makes me pray for him all the more and love him all the more!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Making phone calls is one of his least favorite thing to do, but he makes those phone calls for me... <i>knowing that I would do it if I could.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I would love to take this responsibility off his shoulders, but all I can do it stand next him and help him carry the burden to the best of my ability.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know God is using this time... this season... to make my husband a stronger man for the future of Rancho Oasis. <i>Please pray for him when you think of us!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>As for me, it has been a challenge to be flexible with how I want my house to look.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have all kinds of ideas, dreams and specifications of how I want my first (and hopefully last) house to be build. I even have a <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/marebeard/home-inspirations/" target="_blank">board on Pinterest</a> dedicated to everything I would love in my "future" home!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am very thankful that my mom helped draw up the plan for our house. She patiently drew up plan after plan after plan until we were finally satisfied with the layout of everything.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Honestly, <b>I was super nervous</b> when we started the foundation of our house before my dad arrived back in February. I did not want a repeat of mistakes that happened to the house we tried to build on the current property that we are living on at the moment.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>So far, things have gone well and I pray that it will continue to go well till the very last detail.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, I have to share with you a fun thing we are doing around the house.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yep, you read that right. Let me explain...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look at the picture above... see the small windows on the right wall and the 3 skinny windows straight ahead? Those windows will be filled with wine bottles of all colors. Pretty cool, right?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the two pictures below, you will see bottles in the walls. When the afternoon sun hits it just right.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Does it look awesome?!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My dad made a simple frame that we stick my heavy duty glass cutter in and roll the wine bottles on it just below the neck area, then we do a careful combination of heat and cold for the neck part to fall off. Next we tape two bottles of the same width together. <b>I will have to show you guys step-by-step pictures later... when my dad comes back in June.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Please keep us in prayer as we move forward to complete our home.</b> We are trusting in the Lord for His provision to be able to pay the men and buy materials needed to complete the house.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Our home is providing consistent jobs for several men who were not able to find work for several months before we came along.</b> Many of these men are Christian men, including the foreman... who is a pastor of a local Baptist church.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Every time we go over there... </i><b>there are smiles on these men's faces and gratefulness in their eyes for the jobs they have to provide for their families.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, we recently had to let some men go because we are not able to pay them. <b>We are praying and waiting on the Lord's provision to be able to put those men back to work!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please pray along with us!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am excited to be sharing all this with you. <b>I was so encouraged <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2014/04/ready-to-make-noise-again.html" target="_blank">by the responses to my previous post </a>and truly believe that they are confirmations from the Lord that I am on the right track!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you are equally encouraged and blessed! Have a wonderful week celebrating the resurrection of our Lord!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I’ve been too quiet around here.</i> The past few months has
been quite a ride for us and I just couldn’t seem to keep up with everything.
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>My heart wasn’t in it anymore for a time.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was tired of trying to keep up with everything that keeps a blog going… taking pictures, pinning on Pinterest,
posting on FB, emails, affiliate links, tracking traffic and writing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Especially writing.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having a blog is a lot of work, but I realized recently that
it doesn’t have to be that way. <b>I am not keeping a blog to make a business out of it like most
of my blogger friends… so why am I trying to do everything they are doing?</b> <i>They
hire VAs to do most of that work!</i> I guess part of me likes the idea of earning
a small income on the side to help bless my family and our ministry.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That idea is not a priority because God has been so faithful
to provide for our needs. I don’t need to be a work-at-home-mom. I already have
a full plate with my growing (and noisy) family, trade school and working alongside my husband in the ministry of <a href="http://www.ro4y.org/" target="_blank">Rancho Oasis</a>.
<b>Plus, we have a new property where we are building our new {permanent} home!</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Life is very full and overwhelming at times right now.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The last few months of silence on here has been good for me
to reset my priorities, refresh my heart and rethink my motives with blogging. To spent more time with my family. To be more focused on our day to day to life. To seek the Lord on what HE wants me to do with the blog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Pull the plug or change the tune?</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know what He wants me to do and have</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> known, in my heart, for a long time</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before, when I was posting somewhat regularly, <b>I really
wanted to be more real in my posts… sharing about our everyday life as
missionaries and a family living in a third world country and my deafness.</b> I
just couldn’t seem to pour out the words that have been sitting in my mind and
heart for so long… so I just focused on recipes and sharing a little DIY here
and there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>It was easy…. and safe.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>But I am now ready to make noise again… I am ready to pour
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But… honestly…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scared that what I share will be silly or not good enough,
rejected, criticized and leave me discouraged all over again, but I can’t let
fear stop me from doing what I know I am supposed to do. I also can’t let what
other people think or say stop me from doing what I must do!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What am I supposed to be doing?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Journaling…</i> sharing about my life and our ministry in
Honduras along with recipes and other things, but be more focused on just being me, here on the blog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am no super-mama or anything like that… I am just a deaf
mama, wife and missionary. Yes, I am unique… not because of how I described
myself, but because of what is written in Pslam 139.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>"Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex <i>(unique)</i>! Your workmanship is marvelous... how well I know it." <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+139&version=NLT" target="_blank">Psalm 139:14</a></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Now, I am excited to begin, again, what I intended to do when
I first started my blog.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have so much
to share with you… especially about our new {permanent} home and how we are
building it. It has been a fun learning experience for me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I am even more excited to share with you the news that I
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see that I now have <a href="http://www.just-making-noise.com/">www.just-making-noise.com</a>,
which is under construction right now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Thank you for being awesome, faithful readers by showing your wonderful support, using my affiliate links and sharing words of encouragement
through emails or comments.</b> Quite a few of you emailed me over the last few
months, asking why I haven’t been posting and shared with me words of
encouragement & prayers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Those emails have done so much for me!</b> Those simple, yet
uplifting words from pure strangers is a beautiful example of how God can use
anyone to reach out to me in a powerful way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Again, thank you</i> and I am so grateful to have a special
group of readers who enjoy the blog. Please continue to lift my family up in
your prayers when you think of us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until the next post… <b>Hasta luego!</b></span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you ever thought about <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2009/09/soaking-nuts-seeds.html" target="_blank">soaking your nuts and seeds</a> before eating them? Are you already <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2009/06/cranberry-mango-oatmeal-porridge.html" target="_blank">soaking your oatmeal</a> and <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2009/06/soaking-grains.html" target="_blank">grains</a>? Then you should include nuts/seeds because they all have 2 things in common... they contain phytic acids & enzyme inhibitors that can cause problems for our gut if not properly removed or reduced.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Today I am over at The Nourishing Gourmet sharing <a href="http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/?p=9408" target="_blank">how soaking nuts & seeds helped my digestion,</a> what I learned about nuts & seeds and how you can learn to properly prepare them in 3 simple steps.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I used to cringe at nuts & seeds growing up.</b> I wasn't fond of the waxy, slightly bitter taste or the bland texture. My parents would often put out a bowl of trail mix… I would always eat the M&M's and dried fruits instead of the nuts. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>When I did force myself to eat a handful or two, I didn't like how I felt afterwards…</b> <i>my stomach would sometimes feel heavy & aching. My head would hurt. My mouth sometimes felt funny and I often got tired & cranky.</i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was told these guys were supposed to be healthy and a great source of energy for those who were active in sports!! Not so for me. I thought it was because I'm more of a "carb" person and couldn't handle a lot of protein.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fast forward to several years later, <b>through research I learned that I was basically experiencing mild nut/seed allergies and that my body was telling me my digestive system was under a lot of stress trying to digest them.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, I can digest and throughly enjoy nuts/seeds with no problems! <b>You can continue to read my story over at <a href="http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/?p=9408" target="_blank">The Nourishing Gourmet</a>,</b> but b</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">efore you head over there to read how<a href="http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/?p=9408" target="_blank"> soaking nuts & seeds helped my digestion</a>... please read through these 10 reasons why you should <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2009/09/soaking-nuts-seeds.html" target="_blank">soak nuts & seeds</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The biggest defense mechanism in nuts & seeds is the phytic acid. When something that contains phytic acid is eaten, <b>the acid binds itself to minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, manganese and chromium in the gut</b>, which prevents the digestive system's ability to break the nut or seed or grain down properly (<i>that's why, often, when you eat nuts or seeds… you see undigested bits in your stool the very next day!</i>).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Goitrogens is are known to suppress the function of the thyroid gland by interfering with iodine uptake, which can cause a goiter (enlargement of the thyroid), slow down the thyroid, hypothyroidism other autoimmune thread disorders. Soaking helps reduces goitrogens and actually increases the necessary minerals needed for a healthy thyroid!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Enzyme inhibitors neutralizes vital enzymes that your body naturally produces and can lead to many illnesses that results of an unhealthy, enzyme-depleted gut. Signs that your body is lacking enzymes are bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, irritable bowels and gas. <b>A lack of just one enzyme in the body can lead to many problems and you will only live as long as your body has enzymes…</b> which is why it is important to neutralize the enzyme inhibitors to keep them from robbing your body of its natural enzymes. Soaking increases the natural enzymes within the nuts & seeds, helps provide greater absorption of the its' nutrients and increases digestibility.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Most health experts say it is enough to take digestive enzymes to help neutralize the enzyme inhibitors, but why spend at least $20 for a bottle of digestive enzymes when simply soaking and dehydrating is all you need to do and costs next to nothing!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The salt used to soak the nuts & seeds help activate enzymes that neutralizes the enzyme inhibitors. These good enzymes aid the gut to be able to digest and absorb nutrients properly. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>5. Increases vitamins absorption, especially B vitamins.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">When the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors are removed, it basically sets the vitamins and minerals free to be easily absorbed by the body.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Phytic acid inhibits two specific enzymes needed to make the proteins easier to digest and absorb, Pepsin and Trypsin. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Pepsin is needed to help breakdown the proteins in the stomach and Trypsin is needed for protein digestion in the small intestine. Tannins also prevents the body from properly absorbing the proteins and is removed during the soaking process.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>7. Prevents mineral deficiencies and bone loss.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Diets high in phytate (phytic acid) cause mineral deficiencies. Again, we know that when phytic acid is eaten, the acid binds itself to minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, manganese and chromium in the gut. Thankfully, soaking helps deactivate the phytic acid to allow the minerals to be absorbed in the body.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1657026" target="_blank">Studies</a> show that we absorb about 20% more zinc and 60% more magnesium from our food when phytic acid is removed. <b>It is important to note that phytic acid does not leach minerals that are already stored in the body... it only prevents the absorption of minerals from food where phytic acid is present.</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Nuts and seeds are high in fibre, which is the most important, non-digestible component of food. A high-fibre diet supports a healthy digestive tract by sweeping debris from the colon, much like a broom. Fibre from the nuts & seeds help exercise the intestinal tract and hold moisture in the colon, softening the stool.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">When consuming too much phytate (phytic acid) in nuts, seeds and cereal grains for a long period of time... the body becomes seriously deficient in minerals, vitamins and enzymes, which can lead to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">anemia, low zinc levels, rickets, osteoporosis and other illness related to low mineral absorption. If you struggle with any of these conditions/diseases you should not be eating unsoaked nuts.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Many of the nuts & seeds, especially walnuts and almonds, have a delicious flavor after they've been soaked and rinsed. That is because the tannins found on the skin of most nuts & seeds is removed via soaking.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">When soaking for as little as 20 minutes, the soak water turns a murky brown color. After several hours, much of the dust, residue and tannins from the skins are released into the water and the soaked comes out more palatable and sweeter.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">You will notice that soaked walnuts does not have that astringent, mouth-puckering taste… this is because when soaking walnuts, the tannins are released and rinsed away, leaving behind a softer and more buttery nut. Same with pecans!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">You can easily learn how to <a href="http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/?p=9408" target="_blank">properly prepare your nuts & seeds using 3 simple steps </a>and <a href="http://just-making-noise.blogspot.com/2009/09/soaking-nuts-seeds.html" target="_blank">the soaking times varies for each nut and seed</a>. <b>Be sure to give this a try at least once... that's all it took for me to be won over!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Think you will start soaking your nuts & seeds? Your gut will profusely thank you if you did!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>references:</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 21px;">Food Enzymes for Health & Longevity by Dr. Edward Howell </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; line-height: normal;">Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4111248</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">http://www.westonaprice.org/food-features/living-with-phytic-acid</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">http://www.ajcn.org/content/47/2/270.full.pdf</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2998440</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 21px;">http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=250</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 21px;">http://www.westonaprice.org/food-features/living-with-phytic-acid</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcls-txt/t-prtcl-044.htm</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/cell2.htm</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">http://www.ajcn.org/content/47/2/270.full.pdf</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">http://www.alive.com/articles/view/17406/the_best_colon-cleansing_diet</span></div>
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