Cherish the Natural Order {Simple Living Challenge}

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Today we continue exploring the themes in Living More with Less, and we’re focusing on what Doris Janzen Longacre calls the Fourth Life Standard: Cherish the Natural Order.The first question that came to mind when I first read this was “why doesn’t she just say practice environmentalism or creation care?”

Chickpea & Colored-Carrot Couscous

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When I saw this recipe in one of my old Clean Eating Magazines (July/August 2010), I thought “aha! What a good way to use up the carrots that have been hiding in my refrigerator.”

How Do You Make Steel Cut Oats?

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I’m on the quest to discover the best way to make steel cut oats. So far, I’ve tried the slow-cooker method.

Menu, Workout Plan & Homekeeping Monday

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Happy New Year! In the spirit of getting organized, here is my menu plan, workout plan, and organizing plan for this week!

Losing Weight in the New Year

Before: 5'7" and 250 freakin' pounds

Like just about everybody else, I hope to lose some weight in the New Year. Yesterday I found out that I’ve been selected as a Lean Cuisine/Skinny Cow blogger! I’m so excited that I’ve decided to bare my soul for the whole world to see.