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Transparency

I’m struggling with the decision to renew my website this year. The first year went really well with lots of activity but then the big communist G**613 contacted me via email wanting me to purchase an advertisement plan so that they could continue to allow others to find my website when the searched online for the topics contained in the articles. I felt like it was ridiculous to pay for such a thing with so much traffic already but when I declined the offer the next email said my content would be available but no longer a priority and would be buried in the list making it harder for people to view my website.

Guys I hate communism with every cell in my being. Why do they have to have their hands on everything when things were going well before they got involved? The true answer is nobody needs them but they’re prideful and greedy and no one will stand up to them.

What do you think? Should I get back up and continue to make content or do I lay down and move on? I certainly will not give any money to the thugs at the big communist G**613. I would like to see your thoughts on the matter because this has been on my heart for a while now.

finance · lifestyle

Cashed Out Changed About

Change Jar ready for rolling

Everyone is hating on cash these days because they are so brainwashed and quick to forget the past, but let me tell you some of the many benefits of using cash that add a sens of relief and excitement to many people’s lives, not just yours.

One of the most fun things about paying for everything in cash is the change. We put the change in the jar and that is what we use to eat out on, and go to support Christian movies when they come out, and we even did a 5 day vacation completely on change!

Some people actually get extremely happy when you pay with change, exclaiming you came just in time because they needed change in the register! We have even been told by several businesses to please come back because they can always use change.

Using change to pay for a meal also allows you to be more generous because you won’t be cutting into your main budget. Another reason staff will be excited to see you coming!

So, if this is new to you or it has been a while start small and do something simple with each paycheck. Anything you like that you know you will receive change back for. Before you know it you will be able to have a guilt free treat that doesn’t affect your bottom line. It will be so freeing! It’s actually exciting to see how everything adds up!

This is a quick and easy ‘change’ that you and your family can benefit from that adds excitement and a sense of accomplishment to your lives, so get started today!

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Debt Free and Loving It

https://www.ramseysolutions.com/

We have no affiliation with the Dave Ramsey program we simply followed his program to pay off over $40,000 in medical bills and school loans while making half of that sum as a yearly income.

We are now debt free and it happened quicker than we thought it could. We had to buy a used, new to us, vehicle and paid for it with cash and we are saving up for a house down payment.

Everyone can do this if they want to. The only thing holding you back is you. Cut up the credit cards and grow up to take responsibility for yourself.

There is no freedom like owning what you have because debt is a form of slavery.

“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.”
— Proverbs 22:7 (KJV)

food · kitchen

Cheesy Fries

When we first started dating we always got the cheese fries when we went out. Now we never eat out because we cook at home and everything homemade is always better. Here’s how we do it.

We use 1 to 2 potatoes (depending on the size) per person of what ever we want or have on hand. We have used them all golden, red, russet, sweet potato, purple sweet. They all work.

Chop the potatoes to be the size of a good fry, trying to get everything pretty well the same so they cook the same.

Drizzle just a touch of olive oil onto your slices and toss them with your desired seasoning. We get adventurous with this too. Sometimes it’s simple with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and chili powder. At other times we might use a seasoning mix we’re currently putting on everything else. Make it you. For extra pizzaz you can also slice and onion and some garlic to cook with your potatoes. Just put them in about 5 minutes after the potatoes have already started their cooking to keep everyone from burning.

We have personally been using air fryers for the last 2 years but before that I used a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cook the fries on in the oven. Fries are best achieved at higher temperatures. 400-425 degrees fahrenheit helps the outside to form that crisp edge, along with the oil we used to coat the fries. Lay them out into a single layer and flip them halfway through cooking if in a small air fryer or the oven.

These cook in our new large air fryer at 400 for 18 minutes, in our old small air fryer we used the fry preset which was actually the same perimeters we use now only with that one we had to take them out and flip them over to get both sides even. The process will be similar in the oven. They are done when they are fork tender.

Once the fries have cooked through, alternate layers of cheese and fries into a stack in the center of your pan. You can also use leftover chili for chili cheese fries or leftover taco meat for taco cheese fries at this time. Place back into the oven until the cheese has melted and the other toppings, if used, are warmed through.

Serve with ranch, chili toppings, or nacho toppings.

We are addicted to these and do some version of this about once a week.

kitchen

Simmer Pot and Tea?!

Vintage tea pot from my friend Pam

I love herbal tea and I get Brandon to drink it too because I want him to be healthy and live a long life. For the harder spices,such as cinnamon and clove, I like to let them simmer for a quite some time. Simmering them like this gives us the added benefit of having the wonderful aroma smelling up the place. It smells absolutely delicious and it is simple to do.

For a hearty tea and a wonderful simmer pot:

-1 cinnamon stick approximately 2-3 inches long, broken into smaller pieces

– a half to 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced

– 5 whole cloves

Place all the ingredients in the pot with 2-3 cups of water, turn the heat on medium, allow to simmer 30-45 minutes for tea and until the water gets low or add more water to the pot for the simmer pot.

Smells like Christmas!
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If You Know, You Know

Romans 1 (KJV)
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¹⁸ For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
¹⁹ Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
²⁰ For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
²¹ Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
²² Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
²³ And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

“Who hold the truth in unrighteousness”, “they knew God, they glorified him not as God”, “professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man…”
In times past of studying this passage in Romans 1, I thought of all those who openly denied Christ and even proudly proclaim they are going to hell.
Now that I have seen so many of the “Christians” and churches in just our communities here in West Tennessee give into a “new form of ‘christianity’,” I read this passage entirely different.
The new kind of preacher, though not always just younger generations, many are middle-aged and even elderly, have been studying the progressive “all is love, no obedience here, God is all, God is many” movement for decades now. We have spoken to many who claim to be men of God yet openly claim they don’t believe the Bible and don’t study the Bible because they have no love for the Word of God, only love for themselves and their movement to create followers of themselves, not followers of God. (2 Timothy 3)

There is no such thing as a Christian who does not love the word of God. If you profess Christ you must read, love, and believe His word because He is the Word (John 1:1).

In return for this lack of leadership, I find myself surrounded by generations of people, all the way back to my Grandparents, who have Bibles that have never been lovingly worn because they have no love for it! I see generations of people selfishly and greedily grabbing up everything they can in direct contrast to what the Bible teaches and then having the nerve to tell someone they just cheated that they are a “Christian”. (1 Corinthians 15:34)
I really sympathize with those who don’t want to be a Christian because of these people because seeing these people act like Satan and proclaim Christ justifies the thought that they have ” why should I? You are no different from me.”
Many think because they have nice clothes, things, careers, make donations, etc.. they are worthy. I have even had people tell me they do good things sometimes to “even things out.”
I see this in my family, people in their 80’s thinking they’re hot stuff because of all their stuff but not having an ounce of Jesus in their soul.
Friends your stuff is not good, in fact it is sending you to hell just like Jesus told the rich young ruler. (Luke 18)
It grieves me for the professing unbeliever because they need the different that the Bible instructs true believers to be. (Romans 12:1-2)
It grieves me for those who profess belief but live an unbelievable life because Jesus said they will be gathered together and tossed into the fire where there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth, where the fire is not quenched and the worm does not die. (Matthew 13)

1 John 2 (KJV)
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³ And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
⁴ He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
⁵ But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
⁶ He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

food

An Apple Season Breakfast

Before stirring together

This is the time of year when apples are on sale and at peak flavor and nutrition levels. I make this for us early in the morning before Brandon goes to work. Having time together before being apart during the day is a good marriage tip and keeps you from spending as much money on food, too.

The ingredients needed per adult serving:

  • 1/4 cup 7 whole grains plus flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon of organic virgin coconut oil
  • 1 apple
  • 1/4 plain, cultured yogurt

I start by turning the skillet on medium heat and allowing it to heat up while gathering the ingredients.

When the skillet is warm I put the coconut oil in the skillet to melt as I wash the apple.

Once the coconut oil is melted I add the grains plus flax to the skillet and stir to coat them in the oil.

While the grains toast I put the 1/4 cup of yogurt in the bowl and begin dicing the apple. Stopping halfway through the dicing to stir the grains.

After dicing the apple is finished, I place it on top of the yogurt, and then follow that with the grains.

We stir to coat the apple and grains in the yogurt and enjoy!

This is packed with prebiotics (fiber), probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, omega 3’s, and protein for a quick and healthy breakfast.

The probiotic yogurt in this helps you to digest and use all of these wonderful nutrients better than if you left it out and it’s not noticable when mixed in well. Brandon and I started losing weight after adding yogurt to our breakfasts in the morning and we believe it has helped us feel more energetic throughout the day. Of course, he lost 20 pounds and I only lost 10 but, hey, that’s something!

If coconut oil doesn’t suit you swap it for something else. I am normally a butter person but I tried this one day and loved it.

The cheapest organic virgin coconut oil in my area came as a gallon jug from the Amish/Mennonite store for $14. Previously Sam’s had it as half a gallon for $10 and all remaining area stores decreased in the size while increasing in unit price. Therefore, the Amish now have my bid on the coconut oil.

The grains are also from the Amish/ Mennonite store being 3.48 pounds for $5. The only other way I have found them in my area has been a big name in the organic business at a whopping $8 for 12 OUNCES! The big brand was also only 5 grains. 7 with the flaxseed (which are a power seed), the Amish win again!

The yogurt is a bulk container of whatever cheapest plain yogurt is in stock that is additive free. It’s important that the yogurt is simply cultured milk. I have to make a shout out to the people at Stonyfield Organics for their organic whole milk grass fed plain probiotic yogurt. We are not associated but man I would definitely be ok with it because this is the best yogurt I have ever found in a store and it’s cheaper than some of the other guys, surprising for being an organic brand. These people are stellar. You can tell the difference after eating their yogurt more than any other. The combination of biologics going on in their containers is top notch for optimal digestion and weight loss. I wish all the stores here kept it in stock. Also, when we make our own yogurt from raw milk this is the yogurt I use for the culture. The best results every time.

I want to encourage everyone to start eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, Add probiotic foods to your day, and eat whole, unprocessed foods instead of junky, toxic waste. I promise you can do it because we do it on $30 a week! The amount of money you will save on healthcare in the future will make it well worth it, as well. Food is your ticket into bad health and it is your ticket out of bad health and it can only be up to you what you do. Do the smart thing: be responsible and take care of yourself.

lifestyle · Uncategorized

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

ALS is a disease that causes one’s nerve cells in their spine and brain to deteriorate and die leading to a loss of quality of life and death over the person’s abbreviated life. For more information on this disease please visit their foundation website at: https://www.als.org/understanding-als/what-is-als

Plant Therapy has pledged to donate 5 dollars to the ALS foundation for the entire month of September with the purchase of their Willpower essential oil blend through this link: https://www.gopjn.com/t/SENLS01NS0tDSEdGTkxJQ0dNTkpKSQ

I receive a small portion from purchases made on the Plant Therapy link at no extra cost to you. There is no affiliation with the ALS link.

Studies prove a diet rich in fruits and vegetables cuts down the risk of all diseases so take that to heart and take care of yourself before you get sick.