Shiloah Baker's Blog, page 13

Remembering to Take Care of You

Life can become a blur with the days spent taking care of loved ones and running a household. As wife and mothers it is important to never let our tank reach empty. Therefore we must take the time to nurture our own mind, body and soul. Treat yourself as you treat your loved ones and […]

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Homemade Pancake Syrup

I only buy pancake syrup from the grocery store when it’s on sale and I have a coupon.  It’s usually more affordable to spend a few minutes making my own. Ingredients: 1 Cup light corn syrup ½ Cup brown sugar ½ Cup water Dash of maple flavor 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine Directions: Combine syrup, […]

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Adding Laughter to Life

By Tiana Gray “Laughter is an instant vacation.” Milton Berle I heard that a study once showed that what two qualities women look for in men and find most important is a sense of humor and intelligence. Everyone loves to be around people who like to laugh and can make them laugh. Even though I don’t […]

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Super Simple Doughnuts

Make a large batch of easy doughnuts for your family with this simple recipe. Ingredients: 4 cans flakey biscuit dough ½ pound powdered sugar Vegetable oil for frying Directions: Pre-heat the oil while prepping for the rest.   Open cans then rip a hole into each biscuit.  Set on a plate. In a large bowl with […]

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Overcoming the Feelings of Guilt and Inadequacies

By Kari Robinette “We are all beloved daughters of a Father in Heaven. He loves each of us. Feelings of unworthiness, inadequacy, imperfectness does not come from Him. We deserve to feel loved and appreciated and useful. That is our birthright. Claim it!” Author Unknown Pray always. Alma writes, “and when you do not cry […]

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Home Sweet Home – Surviving the Real Estate Crisis

If the crazy drop in real estate values during the last few years has got you scared to invest in a piece of property, look again. Incredibly low mortgage interest rates and relatively cheap home prices make now an excellent time to purchase. I’ve never seen mortgage interest rates this low in my lifetime! In […]

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Mustard Pickles

We have a plethora of delicious cucumbers and my step-mom mentioned mustard pickles that she loves to make.  I was intrigued so we made them.  These are amazingly delicious!  Serve over pot-roast, fish, as a side dish, or even over vegetables. Ingredients: 1 lg. head cauliflower, broken into flowerets 1 qt. sm. pickling cucumbers, or […]

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When Letting Go Can Lead to a Better Home

There is an ideal I have in mind when it comes to the cleanliness of my home. Whether I clean a lot or a little, I can feel frantic or guilty about living up to that ideal. When a crisis hits, though, like the need for an additional income, a child’s illness, or the death […]

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Farmer’s Market Kale

I got this kale cooking method from a farmer at our local farmer’s market…and they always know how to cook their stuff! Remember that greens cook down a little bit, so you want a big bunch of greens to work with. Take fresh kale, best from your local farm or your own garden, and saute […]

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Creatively Veggie Nachos

This recipe was created by accident while I tried to prepare a quick, inexpensive, and healthy meal for my kids. Who knew leftover Apple Rutabaga Soup would be so versatile! I served this as a side with burritos, but anything can be added to nachos to make them more filling for a main dish. Have […]

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