Country Cabin Living

Family Fitness

My family is trying to stick to a simple family fitness plan . We are trying not to gain all the extra pounds during the holidays . Which is so hard ,because this is when I love to do all my baking .Yes,its heathier for me to bake . And it warms the house . But, it really does sneak up on you all the extra weight . We all are(very) healthy and really need to lose some more weight and firm up . It for us has got to be a family effort. If I miss a day or two ,so does everyone else . NOt sure why ? Because it is for their health also .NOt just mine . Those of you that know I hurt my ankle 7or 8 weeks ago ,and I am still having problems with it . I have to wear a brace for 5 more weeks . My point was I have hadn't been able to do things as I ussually would because of my ankle hurting me . So everyone else quit exercising because I have to til my Dr say different . HUMMM............

It's so hard to keep going and exercising .I know if my son see me keeping fit then,he will be interested also. So I try to set a good example . Him being home schooled is different that the norm P/E class. We have much more fun playing tennis,catch ball or walking at the park . If takes alot of encourgement and self-discipline to keep you self and family fit. I'll be glad when I can get completely back to exercising .Our family trys to walk atleast 3 times a week of 30 mins. It's a start and isn't always easy to squeeze in our daily lives. But ,here's the kicker ,if we don't keep ourselves healthy we want have a life . We make time for everything else ,so we need to be sure that we take time for ourself. What are some ways your family keeps fit ?? Have a great week everyone ,Shaune 

Sick of the nick picking this and that ,about this election ?

             In God WE Trust

  The path we travel is narrow and long ,beset with many dangers. Each day we must ask that Almighty God will set and keep His protecting hand over us so that we may pass on to those who come after us the heritage of a free people ,secure in their-given rights and in full control of a government dedicated to the preservation ot those rights .Without God ,ther could be no American form of government ,nor an American way of life .....thus the Founding Fathers saw it ;and thus ,with God's help ,it will continue to be , Author Unknown

One man with courage makes a majority.Andrew Jackson

Let us remember that revolutions do not always establish freedom . Millard Fillmore

I was looking though my poem books and found these. It fits what was going on in todays world ,so I posted it .Our world is getting worse everyday . You have to keep your faith and seperate your family from the wickedness of our world .Remember what the bible tell us about this .Shaune

Fall , Fall, Fall ....refreshing cool air !!

I'm so excited it's cooling down . I still have my windows open !!! I saved $27.00 on my sept. bill . So, I am sure it will continue to drop even more this month . I also found that if I only buy grocerys once a month ,I save more money . Yes it seems like alot at one time but it's for a whole month . We spend $360. to $400. a month for 3 people . We have dinner guest atleast 3-4 times a month as well .I do sometimes pick up milk or extra stuff if I need it . I'm for sure a stocker up gal . I like to have plently of food on hand . We eat more healthy and creative this way . I always come up with something good to eat . And I love what I call Winter Food ,beans and cornbread ,stews and bisquits ,chilli and crackers ,all type of soups and breads, pot roast , chicken and dumplings (my hubby love it ),deer roast and gravy ,steak and gravy ,gumbo and tater salad , and I'm sure I could think of more of our favorites for winter .

We have been working on our Algebra skills and here is a tip I found .It has helped us out alot with the "Order of Operation".

 "Please eat more dessert....Nate's great strawberry mousse."

   P-  Parentheses

   E - Exponents

   M- Multiplication

   D - Division

   N- Neighbor  sign rule

   Gr- Grouping

   S - Same sign rule

   M- Mixed sogn rule

 Hey ,if anybody else have some tips  on Algebra , I welcome them all . Thanks everyone ,Wishing you a great weekend , Shaune

Breakfast on -the- run !!!

Fruit and Cereal Bars

3 cups whole wheat flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

3 cups quick oats

1/4 cup Honey (if out use syrup)

1/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups margarine (or butter )

2 cups Jam or fruit puree ,spread , I used homemade blueberry jam.

Combine the first 6 ingredients . Cut in margarine until crumbly . Pat 2/3 of the mixture in bottom of ungreased jellyroll pan (10 by 18 inches) or close to this size. Spread with jam and sprinkle remaining mixture over top of jam. Bake at 350' for 30 mins until lightly browned . Let cool a bit ,cut in bars or squares . Healthy !!!

This is just  choc.chip granola bar batter put into muffin pan .

This is raisin granola bars . I  cool them all and put into individual bags . I keep them fresh longer in the frig. I like to keep healthy  snacks on hand for my family . It is much cheaper and more tasty !!

Hello

I was just wondering how many of you have a family milk cow(s). I'm not wanted to have a dairy farm . Just thought about a couple of family milk cows. I have never had cows. But I do have lots of other farm animals . I really enjoy having all the animals around . I just wanted some info. on a small milk cow ? If it was really worth the daily work or not . Before , I fall off the turnip TRUCK !!!!!! LOL  

I did a little research on having a mini jersey or regular jersey cow. They seem to be the most popular . And the sweeted milk and friendly as well. Others said the Belfairs,and Dexter. Which a Belfair are a mix of Jersey and Dexters . I know these are also a very pricey family milk cow .What do you think and know about all of this ?

Could I just get a small/med cow mixed breed and she'll get the job done ? The mini Jersey give 1 1/2 to 3 gallons per day and about one quart of cream . And that would be more than enough for my household  . But is it worth is all in all ?

What are you suppose to do with the cream ??? I know it is the best and richest stuff !! Yea but how and what do you use it for ? Is it like real butter ? Do you use it as  coffee creamer  ? Is it like half and half ,but richer ? I just really need to look into this very closely . Please help me I am very Green on having a family milk Cow. Anybody that knows about this ,please share it with me . I would love to here about it . Thanks, Shaune

I made my very first batch of BREAD !!!!!!

I finally bake my own Wheat Bread !!! It was so much fun and very easy !!! My DH even made a loaf with me . I was very pleased with the turn out . It was nice to eat a sandwich with the bread that we baked . My DH brought sandwiches to work to just show off the bread. LOL . He never brings sandwiches to work . We have already baked more bread and froze it . I got the recipe from the HIllbilly Housewife site about 1 year ago. And just decided that I was going to try it . Heck, I make and bake everything else ,why not  try it . I turned out so beautiful  !!! I don't think my family will every want to eat store bread again . I know it's healthier for my family . It does take some time to rise and make . But ,so very worth it to see the smiles on my families face !!! See if I can make bread ,you all can to !! I really didn't think I could make sandwich bread at home and it turn out so good . Have a great week ,Shaune         

These are the Roses that my DH got for me on Valentine's Day and for our Anniversary ,which to is on Valentine's Day, too . Lovely Roses , he's such a sweetie !!

This Is a picture of my other Daughter ,Jessie (Curly Quarter Horse)

How do you spell Friendship ?

F orgive each other.

R efresh each other.

I nvest in each other.

E ncourage each other.

N urture each other .

D epend on each other.

S hare with each other.

H elp each other.

I nspire each other.

P ray for each other.