WFMW: My Favorite Recipe for Autumn Cider

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I love fall, and I love cider.

Here is a simple recipe for a heartwarming cider that will fill your home with an intoxicating, spicey aroma while it simmers in a crock pot. Mmmmm, I wish it was cool enough to make already, but living in the desert, I usually have to wait until November.




Harvest Apple Cider

8 whole cloves

4 cups apple cider

4 cups pineapple juice

1/2 cup water

1 cinnamon stick

1 individual tea bag


*I just put all the ingredients in the crock pot and simmer on low for a couple of hours. I remove cinnamon stick, tea bag and cloves before serving. Now, the directions say to use a tied cheesecloth for the cloves, but I have never done this. I use a slotted spoon to get the cloves out.

This is the best fall cider I have tasted by far!!!!




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Carless No More!

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I've got plenty of thorns in my rosy life, but one has just been removed. Shiloh's prayer has been answered! And mine, too.

For the past 6 months I have had no transportation. The hardest time was in the summer when the kids were out of school and it was too hot to play outside. I know second cars aren't a necessity, but it sure is convenient!

We had to wait until our other vehicle was paid off to be able to afford another car payment. Yea, Mark sent in the last payment this month! Mark's been researching used cars like crazy. We needed cheap but reliable. Not exactly easy. I think his research paid off. I hope our new (it's new to us) '98 Subaru has lots of life left in her to get us through for a few years.


I was all excited since we were able to get her right before fall break, but then my kids decided now would be a good time to get sick. Miss Subaru was supposed to be taking my boys up to the mountains with dad. :( Oh well, such is life.

Has it been 3 years already?

Pin It Now! Well, I guess it has been 3 years since we traded humidity for dryness, green for brown, and squirrels for lizards. Actually, I have come to adore my little corner in the desert. In honor of our 3 year anniversary, I will repost this:


ARIZONA ANNIVERSARY

Clear Remedy: Third and Final Review

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Well, a few weeks ago I decided to go back to ProActiv. Personally, Clear Remedy just wasn’t strong enough for my “hormone havoc”.

I have heard many people complain that ProActiv is too harsh on their skin, and this may very well be true. I do have to be careful with the Repairing Lotion—too much and my skin will dry out and become flaky.

Clear Remedy may be the perfect solution for those whose skin is already dry and sensitive. I passed it on to my hubby and he loves it.

There were many qualities that I really liked about Clear Remedy products, and I would like to point them out here.

*The Purifying Cleanser was very refreshing and I absolutely loved the citrus scent. Made my skin feel very clean.

*The Acne Treatment Lotion wasn’t harsh at all and didn’t bleach everything it touched. Very soothing.

*The Hydrating Lotion smelled just like the cleanser and made my skin feel soft. Definitely had no dry skin issues while using it.

*The Acne Spot Treatment wasn’t too harsh or drying either. I liked the fact that it went on clear.

If you have sensitive, dry skin prone to breakouts, you may want to give Clear Remedy a try. Here is a coupon to help you get started. Just enter the promotion code, GETCLEAR30 upon checkout, and you will receive 30% off your total order!

To read my other 2 reviews click here.

"I Hate Being Last"

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Sometimes my sweet Shiloh scrunches up her face and protests, "I hate being last. I want to be first!"

She tells me she wants me to have another baby so she won't be last. She doesn't know how great she has it, though. Just look at those pictures. That is the result of being last. When she gets hurt, her "bubbies" immediately run upstairs to fetch her favorite pillow, favorite blanket and all her favorite stuffed animals. She's always got 4 people loving her up all of the time!

I can't relate to being last when it comes to siblings, as I was the first born. I admit, I like it. But I am sure there are wonderful things about being second, third, last etc. I believe we were born at just the right time. And each place is special. Each child will face different challenges due to their birth order, but I believe God can use each challenge to mold us into the person he's created us to be. That's the message I try to send to my second and last born, since they both have issues with not being the first born.

I admit rather selfishly, that having the girl last means she will be the one left with me when the boys are off doing their own thing. We can have special "just us" time doing mother/daughter things!!!!

To all the last borns out there, feel free to share any advice to help me with my baby girl!!!