Warts

My 9yo had 2 unsightly warts. One placed on each hand. We treated them with what the Dr. recommended with no success.

New to DoTerra essential oils... I decided to give oils a try.

We first used the recommended Oregano. Did you know that is a hot oil? My daughter found it to be quite hot when it accidentally got on her face.

Next, we used Frankincense. I liked it's smell better, but this was an expensive oil. Would something else work?

Finally, we used Lemon. In a mini vial she was able to treat herself. One day picking n pulling on the wart she made it bleed. We still treated it with the Lemon oil. Reminded every now and again... morning and night... and anytime we remembered.

September 9!!! The last one FELL OFF!!! Her hands are totally clean!! Not a mark at all!!! I wish I had this as a kid... but instead have a scare where one was burnt off.

Impressed!!! ss

Slider

My sweet girl rescued this turtle when other turtles were run over in the road. She cleaned his cage every every day by hand. She!!! She decided to free slider to sit in the sun n make friends. We think of him every time we come close to Synergy.

My Lesson on Oil

My first look at oils… When I think of oils, I have vitamin E. What else is there??? Oh, have I got so much to learn.

How to care for a family with essential oils… class at Evelyn’s with Wanda 5/23

Lacy’s story… we watch a promo on a child with unexplained weakness and loosing ability to walk and play… as a last resort she tried Frankincense oil… with dramatic results. She was totally better running and playing.

DoTerra
Therapeutic grade oils are 50-70x more potent than herbs.

Pubmed.com is info on essential oil in use

Aromatic & Topical & Internal
Some oils irritate & need to be diluted… fractionated coconut oil & olive oil are best
Other options almond oil & apricot

Family Physician Kit, 5 ml (95 drops) each
6 single oils
4 blends

NOTE: These are my casual notes… just what I’m learning and pondering… and asking questions about!!!

1) Lavender- calm, bug bite, wasp sting, 3x a day under tongue, under tongue for anxiety attack, burns, insomnia, topically n internal
2) Lemon- w/ honey for cough syrup & soar throat 2-3 drops odor neutralize, clean water, use to clean w/ vinegar, home cleaners, lemon water lymph
3) Peppermint- keeps body cool, drops in water GLASS, with lemon for a mouth rinse, 1-2 drops in thermos STAINLESS, asthma, inus, nausea, vomit, viral, every 2 hr externally, cools body down at neck n behind knees n wrist, tummy on naval, chest on spine
4) Melaleuca (tea tree oil)- first aid skin, blemish, poison ivy, nail fungus
5) Oregano- natural immune support, into capsul, on feet (largest pores) ok no carrier oil, destroys Candida (attack candida digestively 10 days then probiotic 5 days)
6) Frankincense- faster better quicker, viral cancer, tumors
7) Deep Blue- Topical, muscle n joint, exertion, massage w/ carrier oil, sprang, bruise
8) Breathe- respiratory, lungs, sinus, anti mucus, breaks up, strep zpack
9) Digestzen- internal, bloat, gas, feet for food poison (purple pill?)
10) On Guard- natural defense, kills staff, before surgery, airborne, strep, ear infection (only behind ear, never inside)

More…
Vertigo- Balance oil behind ear
Scars- Whisper & Lavender oils
Spider veins- Cypress & Helicrysum
Sick- peppermint on feet wrist n spine, On Guard Breathe Lemon Oregano on feet
Gargle- Lemon & Melaleuca
Cough- Peppermint, On Guard, SlimSassy

Ok… that’s what I’m learning about!! I’m getting an education on oils. This is not our modern meds…. But I am far from that track…

I have membered with DoTerra so do check out my site… http://www.mydoterra.com/79475
There’s info and videos… and I have a really cool book…. Modern Essentials- A Contemporary Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils. It lists the oils and uses as well as ailments and oils. Hollar and I’ll look up or come by with it!

Another class is in the works… let me know and I’ll keep you in the loop!

Learning Grace! ss

Down time n Disconnect

We are heading into a planned downtime. Disconnect.

Do you ever want to just unplug from all the techno storm? Well, we will have an official down time. This is not a techno glitch... it is not the frustration with not being "connected."

This is an intentional disconnect... so I can focus on other things.

This is a benefit of our MIFI. We are reaching the end of our 30 day... By choice we will leave a window open.... we will disconnect.... and after a day or maybe a week!? We will again connect!!

In the downtime... I put down the pod that so often catches my attention... I'll not facebook... or have any word with friends.... I'll not email...

I hope to read a book... go for a walk, bike or maybe work up to a run! I hope to study a passage of scripture... to meditate... really give a chance to sink in....

Down time... starts soon... and I'm not sure how long I'll last!!! A day... yes... a week will be a stretch!!!

By Grace! ss

4Some Spring x100

It is time for our 4Some to cook!!! Freezers are running low. I'm thinking about these 6 recipies... I'll make each one, 4 times!!! One I need to make for the church.. but I've not figured out which!!!


All in all we will cook 100 meals when we gather!!! For a first we will cook in the evening!!!! We've always cooked a Saturnday 7-12... but Saturdays are hard to come by right now!!

In this list are my super favorite Parmesan Tilapia & Red Wine Salmon!! Enjoy these for sure!!! The Maple BBQ goes back to forever ago and a long time fav.... the others are new! I like something new! Do you?! I'll convert these to Gluten free for our fam....


Our group is made of 4.... a Super Shopper... an Organizer... One who will NOT shop... and someone who Always Helps!!! It is a good mix!! Enjoy! Grace! ss

1. Maple Syrup BBQ Chicken - Bag


2. Salmon Fillets In Red Wine – bag


3. Tilapia Parmesan - Bag


4. Alabama Pulled Pig – Bag


5. Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken -bag


6. Parmesan Sage Pork Chops - bag

Maple Syrup BBQ - Bag 1c Maple Syrup

1c Ketchup 1c Onions chopped .25 c Brown Sugar .25 c Apple Cider Vinegar .25 c. Lemon juice .25 c. Water 2 T Olive Oil 2 T Worcestershire 2 t garlic 2 t lemon rind 1 t salt .25 hot sauce

Boil 20 min & cool, then in blender til smooth Removed 1c sauce & used remainder brushing chicken for last 30 minutes Grill Chicken over med heat for 15 minutes & turn grill 10-15 minutes. Then grill indirectly for 25-35minutes brushing frequently with sauce & turning skin side up after 5 min.

Salmon Fillets In Red Wine

4 Tablespoon Butter 2 Teaspoon Garlic, Minced 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil 21 Medium Carrot, PREP Peeled And Roughly Chopped 8 Ea Salmon Fillets (about 6 -Ounces Each), Skinned 1 Cup Fresh Parsley, PREP Minced 1/2 Cup Broth (Fish, Chicken, Or Vegetable) Flour (For Dredging) GF SUB Salt 2 Cup Red Wine (Dry, Full-Bodied), Black Pepper, Fresh Ground -Optional 1 Medium Onion, Diced

Heat a large skillet, preferably non-stick, over medium-high heat for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the butter and oil, turn the heat to high, and wait for the butter foam to subside. Dredge each of the fillets in the flour and shake off the excess. Place them, flesh side down, in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and brown them quickly, on one side only. Remove them (browned side up) from the pan to a plate, and keep warm. With the heat on medium, add the onion, garlic, and carrot to the pan and cook, stirring, until the onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add half the parsley and some salt and pepper and stir. Add the broth, raise the heat to high, and reduce until it is almost evaporated.Add the wine and reduce by about half. Return the fillets to the pan, skin side down, and cook over medium heat until the fillets reach the desired degree of doneness (peek inside with a thin-bladed knife), about 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve immediately.

Tilapia Parmesan

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1t Cajun Seasoning 2 pounds tilapia fillets Arrange thawed fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to over cook the fish.

Alabama Pulled Pig

Ingredients 3 cups apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons ground black pepper 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 1/4 pound butter 1 quart water 5 pounds Boston butt roast Crock pot for 10 hours on low. Shred and serve.

Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken

Ingredients 3 cloves garlic 3/4 cup chopped onion 6 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chilies with some of the adobo sauce 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup lime juice 4 teaspoons ground cumin 3 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon salt (optional) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper hot sauce to taste (optional) 2 cups Worcestershire sauce 2 (3 pound) whole chickens, cut into pieces

Directions Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate. Remove chicken from marinade, and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade. Grill chicken until juices run clear, turning frequently, about 20 minutes. Blender! Place garlic, onion, chipotle peppers, and vinegar into a blender. Puree until smooth, then add water, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until incorporated, then add Worcestershire until mixed. Pour marinade over chicken in a large bowl, and toss to coat. Cover, and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours to overnight.

Parmesan Sage Pork Chops

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 3 cups soft bread crumbs 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons rubbed sage 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 4 egg, lightly beaten 8 bone-in pork loin chops 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/4 cup butter or margarine

Directions In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, sage and lemon peel. Place egg in shallow bowl. Coat pork chops with flour mixture, dip in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a skillet, brown chops in oil and butter for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.

Mifi Day 1

What is a MIFI? A mobile wifi.. that uses a cell signal.... more detail on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiFi Why? I have longed to cut off our cable bill... it's been our internet connection. We are recently out of contract and the bill spiked.... I was loathe to recommit... we do not watch cable unless ther is a tornado close or other big event... Cost? Monthly the MIFI runs $40 for unlimited usage... We bought our Virgin Mobile MIFI at Radio Shack for about $150... we can purchase either 10 days or 30 days at a time.... there is no commitment... they use the Sprint network. Use? We are using the MIFI for our pc internet and our mobile devices... itouches... up to 5 devices can connect to it. Speed? Down 977kb Up 184kb... it is both slower than our cable and cheaper... I can deal with it! Challenges? We have taken a month to get the mifi in working order... we have had some set up issues and customer service said it was programmed wrong after 3 calls and 11 days down.... So now we are up and running... Testing? We've used it home and on the go.... it works where Sprint phones work... we even got some signal camping this weekend!! Day 1: As of today this is our first day totally on the MIFI.... sometimes I find the pc switching signals betweed the MIFI & the prior network... that's a hubbie issue to resolve.... We've had to locate the MIFI at our pc desk for optimum signal. All and all I'm thrilled to turn off the cable!!! Just turning that off saves money!! Grace! ss

Letterboxing n Carving

Finally Lovebug is carving her first Letterboxing stamp!! She has a beautiful rose from Valentines!!! Here's the in process and the final stamp.

Ladybug carved her horse months ago. Both girls outlined the figure then we carved away the extra.

I've found the best way to transfer an image. Design on the pc. Print with laser onto tracing paper**** tracing paper gets stuck before the heat bond!!! Open printer an carefully remove print. Toner sticks on the pink carving stuff. Image is clear and backwards perfect for a great stamp. girls carve on lines!! Done in 30 min!!

I'm eager to carve more!!! I'm also ready to letterbox!!! TALE8

G nite. Grace. Ss

Two Faced

Our snowman looks to the street... And he looks toward us. He is so two faced!! :)

The snow was all powder!! Yet it was packable. Hubbie plowed snow from the drive for the makings. He wanted a taller snowman but with the girls wandering to play, Mr Snow needed to be done.

He is our first Mr Snow. After Januarys snow we admired all snowmen. Now we have joined the club. I hope he sticks around for a few days. The big melt has started with the sun shining so bright.

This is our 2nd snow. I'm thrilled. We made lots of cocoa. Girls appreciate the snow bibs. Now we just need snow gloves for those little pink cold hands.

Grace. Ss

Power Girls

Bam! Pow!!! Girls you make me smile!! I love it!! May this be a power boost to your day!

Grace. Ss

Happy B Lov

You so make me smile n laugh. Happy Birthday love.

We have had such fun Letterboxing. These pics are of one such outing!! Want to catch some boxes for your B????

Let's make a memory. Something fun and unforgettable.

Taking bikes to Tyler us forever imprinted with my B. I think we should repeat it this summer!??!

Hope your B is all wonderful. It is surely full. Work. Ballet. Basketball. Add in all fun squeezed in all day.

Love you always KjS.
Grace. Ss

Longhorns

This is Texas. We cross town and seeing these in a front yard is a highlight. Just so you know they were not friendly. That close one came ever so close n shook his head. Those horns are long n scary up close.

Grace. Ss

From the pod again. Blogspace is working tho crashing at times. The pics r a bit squacked. All in all, I am blogging. Success.

My Princess Birthday 12.4

Happy 11th Birthday Love. You have wanted your ears pierced forever. You were so brave!! Especially for that 2nd ear. Your pick of gold totally fits you, Princess.

Your smile is beauty in my day. You are growing inside and out. May God guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus.

When we brought you home weighing 5#. I enjoyed you babying that 5# bag of rice!!!

May 11 be a truly sweet year!!

Grace. Ss

Painfully testing blog apps.

Food Challenge

Yea!! The girls placed in their first ever Food Challenge!!! The Rainbows were 4th of 11 teams. Their dish was named Mount Pleasant. They had to tell about nutrition, servings, food pyramid, cost, food prep, safety, substitutions.





This is a test... Blogging on the pod!?!?!!!
Grace ss

Blog blog blog

Hmmm maybe I've forgotten what a blog is... or even how to blog.... or simply too much has happened and there is no way in the world I can catch up...

To blog or not to blog...

Humf! I'm looking for a challenge... Maybe to write weekly?! monthly?? Maybe I'll just find a few pics of life!!! Hmmm....

Sunday are a day of rest... says God above!! A nap then is blessed... done.

Today is a cloudy nearly rainy afternoon... the girls went out to build on a fairy house.

I made lovely gfree cupcakes with chocolate icing.. they have been gobbled up... aka enjoyed...

Worship!! That's what Sundays are about!! Grace... only by His grace! ss