Mentoring, Leadership, & Homemaking
I gave birth to our fifth child a few months after my 40th birthday. She was the first girl to be born into my husband’s family in almost 70 years, and her arrival greatly altered the landscape in what was once “boy kingdom.” There are many things I look forward to doing with her and for her, such as holding tea parties, teaching her to cook, star gazing, and playing dolls together. Most importantly, I want to pass on to {Read More}
Two years ago I started baking my own bread, and my concept of a healthy meal changed radically. I realized that my family was eating a whole lot of processed food, and I began to think about replacing more than just our white bread. One of the last bastions to fall has been our cold cereal breakfasts. I am not a morning person, so my quest to “reinvent breakfast” had to fit the following criteria: it had to be simple, {Read More}
When the clock says it is almost dinner time and I haven’t even formulated a plan about what we should eat yet, I turn to something quick, tried, true, and simple. Although it may sound grand, our British Tea Party menu is a family favorite that I can pull together in about 30 minutes, working quickly. I preheat the oven to 400 F, set a pan of eggs on the stove to hard boil, get the tea things ready, and {Read More}
Valentine’s Day is this week! Did you know Mentoring Moments has a special Valentine’s section on our blog? Over the years we’ve compiled posts on everything from favorite desserts to hosting a Valentine’s dinner party. You can check out all of our special Valentine posts here. For even more desserts and dinners perfect for Valentine’s Day, check out our Recipe Box located under the Art of Homemaking tab across the top of the blog. Valentine’s Party Newlywed Game Remember the {Read More}
My family absolutely loves this melt-in-your-mouth tangy pulled pork. This recipe is one of my go-to weeknight favorites, and I always have some on hand. It has just the right amount of tang to eat plain, on a bun, with a little bit of the vinegar-based juices drizzled on top. The next night we use the left over buns and change up the sandwich by adding our favorite bottled BBQ sauce on top. We also love this pork on soft {Read More}
Our family recently discovered Kefir in our search for better breakfasts. My husband and I used to drink it when we lived in Eastern Europe, so I recognized the taste even though I didn’t recognize the name. Kefir is known to be one of the top 10 superfoods. It is a natural, highly effective probiotic. Traditional Kefir contains more probiotic “friendly bacteria” than yogurt, and its bacteria are able to colonize in the gut, making it far superior to {Read More}
My dad was killed in a motorcycle accident in August 2011. Witnesses could not tell why he lost control of his motorcycle on a smooth stretch of highway in Northern California, not far from the Oregon border. Nothing could have prepared me for that horrible moment when the coroner called my home to tell me the news. Yet when we spoke, it was as if something in my spirit recognized his spirit. When I asked him about his faith in {Read More}
Kaesspaetzele (Cheesy noodles) Traditionally these noodles should be homemade, but I sacrifice a little traditional flavor for ease and simplicity. I am always on the lookout for these noodles at specialty food stores. As an alternative, I recommend boxed elbow macaroni or packaged egg noodles, according to preference. Ingredients: 1 box or bag of pasta sliced or shredded swiss cheese onions, butter Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet. Dice the onion {Read More}
This year Mentoring Moments has been exploring the meaning of Christian adoption. Adoption is a significant way to participate in the Great Commission. It is an act of spiritual warfare. It proclaims a message about the sanctity of human life. We have even looked at ways that Christians who are NOT called to adopt themselves can minister to orphans and aid Christian families who are called to adopt. Grafted, a new video from Journey Pictures, explores the adoption journey {Read More}
There’s nothing like bringing a good book alive than when listening to it on audio. On a road trip, a rainy summer afternoon at grandma’s, or part of a weekly schedule, audio books are an excellent way to enjoy a good book. Molly Evert at My Audio School is giving away a year subscription this week to a reader. She says, “Classic books, old-time radio theater, historical radio and television broadcasts, and more make My Audio School a treasure trove {Read More}
We all need good mentors offering practical advise, wisdom, encouragement, and friendship. Here at MMCW you will find a storehouse of mentoring between generations, just as it should be.
