tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47189058638796554592024-03-18T15:29:58.264-04:00The Legacy of HomeGodly Homemaking wisdom for a peaceful and joyous home life. . ..
"Faint not; the miles to heaven are but few and short." -Samuel RutherfordMrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.comBlogger1196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-37279967473572789382024-03-15T09:13:00.000-04:002024-03-15T09:13:26.572-04:00Getting By without Debt<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPOILyYv3pHOosKL-Nfh3igpAM3rtI2jJs7_jGijQmonb5ZRrZeA_eTvvSz-DOv6QI_AEOsdlIKuaS2jpABfY-_nmmTTNhJSuXsgPRD7cFyGlgQsbeo12nbgk_lTrtNTg-mM6-Dno1hZZANiZdSP9odU8QD48tOuJN0mhCOjDbvJ683xp2Nyj3uaxLO9Vx/s500/sitting%20by%20the%20fireplace%20in%20rocking%20chairs%20around%201925%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="500" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPOILyYv3pHOosKL-Nfh3igpAM3rtI2jJs7_jGijQmonb5ZRrZeA_eTvvSz-DOv6QI_AEOsdlIKuaS2jpABfY-_nmmTTNhJSuXsgPRD7cFyGlgQsbeo12nbgk_lTrtNTg-mM6-Dno1hZZANiZdSP9odU8QD48tOuJN0mhCOjDbvJ683xp2Nyj3uaxLO9Vx/w400-h308/sitting%20by%20the%20fireplace%20in%20rocking%20chairs%20around%201925%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20blog.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LOC: Sitting by the fireplace around 1925. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I was out in the rain doing errands. There was a chill and a weariness about me that made me long for home. I looked forward to a cozy fire in the pellet stove and a comfortable room where I could rest. But when I walked into the house, I found a cold and empty parlour. It was soon explained to me that the wood pellet stove was broken.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I put on a thick house robe and made some tea. There was nothing I could do about the broken stove. I had to find another way to get warmed and rested. We pulled out a little space heater and set it up in the parlour. It was nice to sit right next to it and get a bit of warmth and heat. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In these modern days of central heat and efficient homes it is hard to imagine being cold. It used to be that people would gather around the fireplace where they could get warm. There were times when there was a rocking chair by the kitchen stove. This was where the family spent their time staying cozy until bedtime. Then they would hurry upstairs to get under a pile of warm quilts. Being cold was just the way it was. But those wood stoves were so comforting and helped keep out the chill.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here in Northern Vermont, our winters are long and cold. It is common for us to need the wood pellet stove into the month of May. As spring comes along, it is needed less often, but always for a little while each day to keep the chilly air out of our house. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Whenever there is a sudden expense we are facing, we have to stop and consider. We cannot just spend money or place an order for these necessary things in life. Nobody is made of money. We have to get by and make do so that we have time to save up for the expense. We need to find a way to hang on and just do the best we can until money is available.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">After careful investigation of our pellet stove, my husband has found the need for a replacement part. He has been maintaining and repairing these types of stoves for us over the years. The part he needs will cost a few hundred dollars. It would be normal these days for people to get out a credit card and go into debt to get such a necessary part. But we cannot live on borrowed money. We only have the means to live within a careful budget. There are always going to be extra financial needs that come up. We can only handle a certain amount each month. We cannot live in a way that is beyond our means. This would be dangerous and could leave one in dire circumstances. Living within one's budget means we have to learn how to make do and to get by. This is common, old time living. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Brighter days will come. There will not always be hardships. But when we have to endure some hard days because of our financial circumstances, we will come out of this with a feeling of peace and rest knowing it is the Lord who takes care of His children. He will always provide in His perfect timing. We will simply get by and make do, waiting for the storm clouds to clear. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives</i></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> - <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Remembering my Childhood - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/when-television-was-special.html" target="_blank">When Television was Special</a></b>. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Some Encouragement - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/why-high-cost-of-food.html" target="_blank">Why The High Cost of Food</a></b>?<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Way it Was in the Old Days - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2016/12/retirement-planning-for-poor.html" target="_blank">Retirement Planning for the Poor</a></b>. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>-</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>For a Peaceful, Old Fashioned Bible Time:</i><br /></span></p><p><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1956616047?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860" target="_blank"></a></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-H9_E1v65Nlno0BQja_ABDy6Of_HqFio6UD1Echq57cLbzg_B0cW3857C1S4OuQwQVzucccerkTnk81bok8VbFCWx2Q_t9nar74TTwa0XLSsWwnZEr1zlMLlq0pihoWFG7hIjgh_fvzIu7yTubsQ9OZ6eTtwj-HDb8UKUhKfsmzQzwg8HbXHtfEK4Ew=s452" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-H9_E1v65Nlno0BQja_ABDy6Of_HqFio6UD1Echq57cLbzg_B0cW3857C1S4OuQwQVzucccerkTnk81bok8VbFCWx2Q_t9nar74TTwa0XLSsWwnZEr1zlMLlq0pihoWFG7hIjgh_fvzIu7yTubsQ9OZ6eTtwj-HDb8UKUhKfsmzQzwg8HbXHtfEK4Ew=w133-h200" width="133" /></a></b></div><p><b> </b> </p><p>A 90 - Day devotional study by Mrs. White, featuring the writings of Mrs. Elizabeth Prentiss from the 1800's. <b><br /></b></p><p><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-prentiss-study-our-new-book.html" target="_blank"><b>The Prentiss Study Deluxe Edition </b><b><br /></b></a></p><p></p><p>paperback, 105 pages, 6 x 9. <br /></p><p>ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-text-bold">
</span> <span>978-1956616040</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-50311561994068139912024-03-12T22:09:00.000-04:002024-03-12T22:09:29.622-04:00Surrounded by Good Things in the Home<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMupEzEDyh9OMD6j6BbWP90JxPl7B7taKpyZI3IGs-CgRlgoz_gg-QAmGNKKLsqNC4iQA-QJVjRCk1Dy0f19uwoRjlrvITL8ZOY02yr8tiTZuaGbJUk0O7DxhtBb6yIoo3z2ld9xrQM2ppyQPKRFQZlE7p0v10NWR7FIzOesG7hjXJAYdpRKdTGKCo-ik/s500/Mrs%20Theodore%20Eickholt%20and%20her%20three%20children%20Iowa%201936%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20blog.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="500" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMupEzEDyh9OMD6j6BbWP90JxPl7B7taKpyZI3IGs-CgRlgoz_gg-QAmGNKKLsqNC4iQA-QJVjRCk1Dy0f19uwoRjlrvITL8ZOY02yr8tiTZuaGbJUk0O7DxhtBb6yIoo3z2ld9xrQM2ppyQPKRFQZlE7p0v10NWR7FIzOesG7hjXJAYdpRKdTGKCo-ik/w400-h304/Mrs%20Theodore%20Eickholt%20and%20her%20three%20children%20Iowa%201936%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20blog.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LOC: Mrs.Theodore Eickholt and her three children, Iowa, 1936.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A few years ago, I started to feel a heaviness. It was as if there was a dark cloud over my life. I finally realized that I needed more cheerful things around me. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The first thing I did was order myself a Christian-based calendar-planner book. This would be something I would see several times a day. There are Bible verses for every single day of the year. This was something good for my home and life. It helped my mood a great deal.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Then I made sure my wall calendar was pretty. I stopped getting a cheap one from the dollar store because it was lacking something. When I switched to getting one from Sword of the Lord publishers or In Touch Ministry, I felt as if I was supporting good ministries while also having a beautiful, encouraging calendar that was also a necessary item for my home. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The main screen on my computer has a wallpaper image with an encouraging quote by Charles Spurgeon. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRC8mILyDYM9hYC1-1rHwqD_VOKsVs5uYuEYJf6guo84ThZAMFej-dogn4pn7Tzbg4lnhf2Bsy7-Y0gx8e5ehDHIqGZi_jMWg_z3W65bEdoFtsmXIJKkZlXBzcXuXGy23abq1IoDJe8zwyt_hPDvohb6YSraePCDRTsjXgQFdVQbF1YimoUzwG8GOAa-YS/s500/Charles%20Spurgeon%20quote%20from%20computer%20screen%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="284" data-original-width="500" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRC8mILyDYM9hYC1-1rHwqD_VOKsVs5uYuEYJf6guo84ThZAMFej-dogn4pn7Tzbg4lnhf2Bsy7-Y0gx8e5ehDHIqGZi_jMWg_z3W65bEdoFtsmXIJKkZlXBzcXuXGy23abq1IoDJe8zwyt_hPDvohb6YSraePCDRTsjXgQFdVQbF1YimoUzwG8GOAa-YS/w400-h228/Charles%20Spurgeon%20quote%20from%20computer%20screen%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Part of an image on my computer screen, with an inspiring quote. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The walls of my house have mottoes with Bible verses and inspiring sayings to bring a smile and a bit of encouragement to weary minds. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I believe there is a battle, in our day, over our emotions and thoughts which bring a great deal of anxiety, worry, and discouragement. We need to counteract this with good things. We need to be surrounded by that which is good and lovely and peaceful.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the old days mothers were busy keeping house, taking care of their children, gardening, and just trying to make sure all were fed and cared for. Their own little world was simply their immediate family, neighbors in the community, and guests who visited. This was before there were television sets. It was before telephones became popular. The worries had more to do with what was happening in their own homes and lives. They were not as overwhelmed and full of fear as we tend to be in our modern day with constant news updates from around the world. We have so many distractions and things to plague our emotions. We need to constantly seek peace and find a way to quiet our hearts and soothe our minds.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Keeping lovely things around the house is a tremendous help. Having good friends and family members who bring cheer and a light of hope and help is a blessing. But most of all, we need to keep reminding ourselves to "keep walking with the Lord." </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">When we are discouraged and down, it is a good time to look at all the good things in our homes. Take a few minutes to read the beautiful Psalms and Proverbs and find comfort in Scripture. We need to take a break from trying to solve all of our problems or trying to imagine solutions and just rest in the presence of the Lord. When we are at our wits end, on the verge of sorrow and fear, it is time to remember that we cannot walk this path in our own strength. It is impossible!<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Scripture verses on the walls of a home, an open Bible displayed on a table, pretty flowers from the garden, and a lovely well-kept home will bring rest to our minds. Doing good things and being surrounded by good things is an excellent way to chase away the dark clouds of the world. We can make the effort, each day, to spread sunshine and good will to our families. It all starts with being surrounded by good things.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b>* Notice:</b> For those who are
interested in helping us with the expense of our ongoing medical trips, a
page has been set up with all the details: (<b>Updated for the 2nd trip</b>.)<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/p/help-with-our-medical-trips.html">https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/p/help-with-our-medical-trips.html</a></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>We are grateful for your kindness!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>From the Archives </i>-</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Blessing of - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-mother-who-isnt-busy.html" target="_blank"><b>The Mother Who Isn't Busy</b></a>.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Happy and Frugal Kitchen work - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2013/08/basic-cookery.html" target="_blank"><b>Basic Cookery</b></a>.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">What Many of us Crave - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2015/06/an-ordinary-life-at-home.html" target="_blank"><b>An Ordinary Life at Home</b></a>.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span><span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> "At Mother's House" by Mrs. White:</i><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPA_ZRKagRD1bzbb3XZWtb2DQgOwzalEJlrBsR5d4MdT0EA3MYUaCF6m_brVWMUZ0TVU5v8vp_pMJDg3fJpJ5Rm56GeY6KSHC_B27IgqTdYTfh--mk9nN75a6hfNQHlWotsuEsemHhRHFHrNHPQWP_-cgKv-q57jhK8URyNnSdHlsx0_0Ujj67gu_6GQ/s346/At%20Mothers%20House%20book%20by%20Mrs%20White.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="235" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPA_ZRKagRD1bzbb3XZWtb2DQgOwzalEJlrBsR5d4MdT0EA3MYUaCF6m_brVWMUZ0TVU5v8vp_pMJDg3fJpJ5Rm56GeY6KSHC_B27IgqTdYTfh--mk9nN75a6hfNQHlWotsuEsemHhRHFHrNHPQWP_-cgKv-q57jhK8URyNnSdHlsx0_0Ujj67gu_6GQ/s320/At%20Mothers%20House%20book%20by%20Mrs%20White.png" width="217" /></a></div> <p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For Encouragement in Homemaking, order Mrs. White's book, from 2016, "<b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2016/11/at-mothers-house.html" target="_blank">At Mother's House: The Blessing of Being a Christian Housewife</a>."<br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In this book, you will find essays, articles, and diary entries about life in a Christian home.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">There
are 40 entries which include: "Poor and Pretty Living;"
"A Home Without Clutter;" "The Money Packets;" "A Church Diet for the
Family;" "Bringing Home Baby;" "The Children's Prayers;" "The Shabby
Garden:" and "Just a Housewife."</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">Those who are seeking a peaceful home, with the Lord as the foundation, will find encouragement. (Paperback, 122 pages.)</span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-15752195154520438622024-03-04T20:22:00.001-05:002024-03-12T16:22:09.053-04:00Steady in Homemaking<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNDo0ycVZknBG0uO_A6-4dkaLEnhLFHv_EOMuMSIbWpVg8eOWV8LtEaHpjETMKbFqT9mDg8oyRtThfY_RlptywOroX6fdlRg1m3PoRnPPJmKmG1wIcN6EZFKsObNf1P31wheHlxlnHnUIlF9_AseCavTKv0TUni3GNAVGnAXT_dHKiy4_uFFlqWQhz1JU/s500/snowy%20winter%20scene%20Vermont%20playground%20benches%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20mrs%20white.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNDo0ycVZknBG0uO_A6-4dkaLEnhLFHv_EOMuMSIbWpVg8eOWV8LtEaHpjETMKbFqT9mDg8oyRtThfY_RlptywOroX6fdlRg1m3PoRnPPJmKmG1wIcN6EZFKsObNf1P31wheHlxlnHnUIlF9_AseCavTKv0TUni3GNAVGnAXT_dHKiy4_uFFlqWQhz1JU/w400-h300/snowy%20winter%20scene%20Vermont%20playground%20benches%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20mrs%20white.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The playground and park benches on our property. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It is so important to have a steady routine. We have our meals at set times. There are chores to do throughout the day. We spend time visiting with family and guests as we provide a lovely haven of rest at home. All these lovely things, done with a good dose of cheer, will bring peace. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">To be steady and strong, requires dedication to hard work. This will impact others only when it is done with a love of good will. It has been said that happiness is not dependent on our circumstances. It comes from the heart. We need to nurture this wonderful feeling of joy by walking closely with the Lord and following the principles in Scripture. This brings a light to the world around us and warms the hearts of the family. A dedicated homemaker is greatly needed to inspire and encourage the next generation. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Regardless of what is going on around us, in the neighborhood or with personal trials, we can remain steady in our homemaking. Keeping house provides an anchor of stability in our lives. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">To be steady means to remain calm. It requires dignity, good manners, and a gracious attitude. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">When hard times come into the household, from worries, financial difficulties, or in stressful moments, we need to steady our actions and attitudes to keep the peace and remain a guiding light of goodness. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sometimes I am listening to the troubles and trials of others and I don't know what to say. I don't know how to help. While they are speaking, I am learning to pray in my mind, such things as, "bless her, Lord." or "Heal him, Lord." Sometimes it helps to pray (in one's heart), "peace be upon him, Lord." These are quiet conversations with God to help guide us and comfort us as we seek to comfort others. This is part of being steady and stable in our lives. We do not react to others based on moods or fluctuating emotions. We speak and we act with a quiet dignity and a sense of compassion. This spreads a light of virtue and brings rest to the difficult moment. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We have had to take a few trips in the last few weeks for medical care*. The journeys have been exhausting. There is a constant temptation to give in to fear and worry. It is too easy to get caught up in the moment of trial and forget that one is an ambassador of a lovely Christian home. We need to remember to cultivate this kind of beautiful life whether we are at home or abroad. We need an orderly life with a heart for homemaking wherever we go.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">One of the greatest needs we have in our day is to have a stable routine of homemaking. The world is living on whims and emotions. The culture promotes self and boldness. There is a lack of care and concern for members of the household. Many are doing their own thing rather than taking care of each other. This is not an environment which will nurture a rested heart or a strong family life. We need to get back to the task of old fashioned homemaking.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>* Notice:</b> For those who are interested in helping us with the expense of our ongoing medical trips, a page has been set up with all the details: (<b>Updated for the 2nd trip</b>.)<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/p/help-with-our-medical-trips.html">https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/p/help-with-our-medical-trips.html</a></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We are grateful for your kindness!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></p><br /><p></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-63165020097385995202024-02-21T12:23:00.000-05:002024-02-21T12:23:05.321-05:00Quick Update<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixaqiA30Apr4SxzZg5h26SmnMgRDKNMRcdNnl_N_igO8ONlF_u31zfGGDIIavyLm3ARJ1KvlOGG_woC19lWZYc4CVENbknJd4eIU_YPMrbp1Kxkrok9SHaxIZRHMcZ_OQt09pn9fuQsJbchyphenhyphenkmYIkREeBfYWjh0nPUGmtrq6gcFKacOaHDJDCyBF2GbpZc/s500/Paiting%20by%20Adriana%20van%20Ravenswaay%201872%20%20The%20Legacy%20of%20Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="406" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixaqiA30Apr4SxzZg5h26SmnMgRDKNMRcdNnl_N_igO8ONlF_u31zfGGDIIavyLm3ARJ1KvlOGG_woC19lWZYc4CVENbknJd4eIU_YPMrbp1Kxkrok9SHaxIZRHMcZ_OQt09pn9fuQsJbchyphenhyphenkmYIkREeBfYWjh0nPUGmtrq6gcFKacOaHDJDCyBF2GbpZc/w325-h400/Paiting%20by%20Adriana%20van%20Ravenswaay%201872%20%20The%20Legacy%20of%20Home.jpg" width="325" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painting by Adriana van Ravenswaay, 1872.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This is just a quick note. I have gotten behind in my projects and correspondence. I am not feeling well. We are getting ready to travel on another medical trip (in the next state) in a few days. I am overwhelmed and weary. I appreciate your patience, kindness, and prayers.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I will write as soon as I am feeling better. Thank you for being here.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfevrR-2pagtR51Mwx0R9gg0ugFmE3W0mfAOfXijdpLuWtZFXCZOhorasrDwrrLSgtshhTJlDNJbct7K7Eu9KmiE5DtSp_u78BIDPzXeKGAyFtovir6rM5N-NVEdM86hFNZupR45UgAd_rilIGIKeuKdQrIBPpVclZNNM-2Q4tXdZ-szEw3ASURKrCknVd/s436/farm%20scene%20in%20Vermont%20with%20hymn%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="436" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfevrR-2pagtR51Mwx0R9gg0ugFmE3W0mfAOfXijdpLuWtZFXCZOhorasrDwrrLSgtshhTJlDNJbct7K7Eu9KmiE5DtSp_u78BIDPzXeKGAyFtovir6rM5N-NVEdM86hFNZupR45UgAd_rilIGIKeuKdQrIBPpVclZNNM-2Q4tXdZ-szEw3ASURKrCknVd/s320/farm%20scene%20in%20Vermont%20with%20hymn%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives</i> -</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Overcoming Worries and Troubles - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2020/04/reviving-prayer-journal.html" target="_blank"><b>Reviving the Prayer Journal</b></a>. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Encouragement - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2021/03/waiting-for-door-to-be-opened.html" target="_blank">Waiting for the Door to Be Opened.</a></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A Blessing in Hard Times - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2019/10/peaceful-homemaking.html" target="_blank"><b>Peaceful Homemaking</b></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span> - To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-77711685393167273622024-02-15T11:26:00.000-05:002024-02-15T11:26:32.226-05:00News from Home<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xrrjHAmDGd-MDLKlM-JmNQZ9RSY4KW7mBogwRci0aoMXUujlJ5Qi0nj4UDrE0V90VCPAyuaqZ1NJmGi58R_QtwqyqmhBc67ceHJKfYPL1rs5l1JjFKp9RehthM74E2Ti0V0bpquQxbZODRpTDrp2r43t0qy4kJQsgfuaM7ValpYwPouzeOe8yz8Reqcq/s480/flowers%20and%20candle%20at%20the%20table%20mrs%20white%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20feb%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xrrjHAmDGd-MDLKlM-JmNQZ9RSY4KW7mBogwRci0aoMXUujlJ5Qi0nj4UDrE0V90VCPAyuaqZ1NJmGi58R_QtwqyqmhBc67ceHJKfYPL1rs5l1JjFKp9RehthM74E2Ti0V0bpquQxbZODRpTDrp2r43t0qy4kJQsgfuaM7ValpYwPouzeOe8yz8Reqcq/w400-h300/flowers%20and%20candle%20at%20the%20table%20mrs%20white%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20feb%202024.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The parlour table at Mrs. White's home in Vermont. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We just returned home from a medical trip. This was a long, overnight, journey into the next state. It has been bitterly cold outside. The temperature was 10 degrees and it was windy. It makes one extra tired to be out in such weather. Yet, the view of snow and the quiet of the scenery is lovely.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Often the stress of worrying about health issues can make things more difficult. I am looking forward to peaceful days at home as I rest and recover before I am needed again. We have been given another appointment for some tests which will happen very soon, before the end of this month. This will require another overnight trip. We will make the best of it and do what is necessary.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Just before we left on this journey, one of my grown daughters gave me a little bouquet of white roses. I was so surprised and very thankful. They have not lasted very long, but I am enjoying their beauty, at our parlour table, before they completely fade away. The flowers make me smile with a grateful heart.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I recently read a book by Janette Oke. I had never read any of her books before. This one was published by Bethany House with a publication date of 1992. It is called, <i>The Measure of a Heart</i>. It is a lovely Christian story that I enjoyed so much. I wonder why I never even thought of reading her stories? I hope I can get more.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">There are many things going on within our extended family that require prayer and support. Much of it is health related. I may have to make a sudden trip to my home state sometime this year. But I must not worry. I need to go through life at a calm and steady pace, taking my direction from the dear Lord. He will provide me with a quiet heart and a sense of peace as He walks me through the daily work. I am not alone. I am blessed. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I have been very busy, in spare moments, doing book projects and making videos. But now I am tired. I don't know when I will do any of that again. It is as if the Lord has said for me to have a time of rest and build up my strength for what lies ahead. I am content with that and will find joy in simple living and gentle homemaking.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">My heart is at peace. All is well.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives</i> -</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">God's precious care of our lives (and a story about Mrs. Charles Spurgeon) - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2014/01/all-of-gods-children-have-shoes.html" target="_blank"><b>All of God's Children Have Shoes</b></a>.</span></p><p>L<span style="font-size: medium;">essons from my Childhood - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2011/11/manners-learned-at-finishing-school.html" target="_blank"><b>Manners Learned at the Finishing School</b></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Serenity in the Midst of Sadness - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-shabby-garden.html" target="_blank"><b>The Shabby Garden</b></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> - To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: large;">For happiness and cheer in the kitchen:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Mrs. White's old fashioned cookbook focuses on serving meals and setting the table in a humble home. </i><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngcIvIQPbBeqGWmd_NP-lgWyhnag3Jec78rLemojgPZ2D1AsXXHgXoFOOmv1e_dv7cFSOd0jZGrb0MopmqnFjL3d5gkA2BJCXDwn_K1O4X-bU5_tugL2UwjEzwItVJaPGejFEzTfeRb4EKVccig5jRktHZjQjPggK5O5GOKSMnROuxaxPbBe2byUkdvDH/s391/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="258" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngcIvIQPbBeqGWmd_NP-lgWyhnag3Jec78rLemojgPZ2D1AsXXHgXoFOOmv1e_dv7cFSOd0jZGrb0MopmqnFjL3d5gkA2BJCXDwn_K1O4X-bU5_tugL2UwjEzwItVJaPGejFEzTfeRb4EKVccig5jRktHZjQjPggK5O5GOKSMnROuxaxPbBe2byUkdvDH/w132-h200/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" width="132" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">"<i><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2023/11/serving-in-kitchen-my-new-book.html" target="_blank">Serving in the Kitchen: Cookbook with Recipes, Advice, and Encouragement for the Christian Home</a></i>"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">152 pages, <b>paperback</b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-35949085698700549392024-02-06T21:30:00.000-05:002024-02-06T21:30:35.599-05:00House Keeping in Hard Times - My New Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVkDSuagr0mk8Y0samZfBTVdHjiaADmVTLRNhYNhUVKRECHE51db2ti7fB5VgdOnAhJalEvrsKJwcBYpl56lkg65lSYheXJab_0C7Muhheov7NJgMxeq-kYwXkZdvT4uBfV3yhJ7KZKObqef-Khyphenhyphen9Gt3afvI14oe0hCwYtE1qvuIzqa64ficfMa3ERaAC/s500/paperback%20edition%20house%20keeping%20in%20hard%20times%20by%20mrs%20white%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="331" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVkDSuagr0mk8Y0samZfBTVdHjiaADmVTLRNhYNhUVKRECHE51db2ti7fB5VgdOnAhJalEvrsKJwcBYpl56lkg65lSYheXJab_0C7Muhheov7NJgMxeq-kYwXkZdvT4uBfV3yhJ7KZKObqef-Khyphenhyphen9Gt3afvI14oe0hCwYtE1qvuIzqa64ficfMa3ERaAC/w265-h400/paperback%20edition%20house%20keeping%20in%20hard%20times%20by%20mrs%20white%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br /><p><i> ~ Our newest book, brought to you by "The Legacy of Home Press." ~</i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i>This book is a compilation of nearly 3 years of writing about
homemaking. There are 49 entries, gleaned from the blog, and 46 entries
taken from Mrs. White's private newsletter, "<i>Letters from the Estate.</i>" </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Essays, articles, and diary entries describe what it is like when there
isn't much money and resources are limited. There are times of dealing
with medical problems and trouble within the family. With grace and
understanding, we can find joy in the midst of our circumstances.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">You will be encouraged, as you read such things as:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Finding Perfect Rest in the Lord</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">2. A Chef in the House</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Roses for the Table</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Trust and Faith under Pressure</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">5. Encouraging Note Cards</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">6. How to Live on a Low Income</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">7. A Babysitter for Grandmother</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">8. Handling Trials Graciously</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">9. An Evening Routine to Find Rest</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">10. and much more.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> As you read the entries, you will get a sense of what it is like as a Christian housewife through the ups and downs of life. Topics include motherhood, marriage, taking care of children, cleaning, living on a low income, saving money, and building up the family with faith as the foundation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The book is available in Paperback, Kindle, and Hardcover. The cover photograph is of the front grounds of our property, here in Vermont, after a snowstorm. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82j3mTUkKA6hQJesU0J4h8mLIcsidGs-cgd4DmadaemRg9bpPXwb2Qn-06j75PqhCPznGRQuQypKowom_9FfqcqKojM1WwGEUKTObXI0i1P2CJWYfAEHFyRCrAL6mKMJEzDcVIp9uHUdrinPahet4_8BR6Mit4DkCMPA1R_LixG95CUWtkSWBJd0OK0lV/s500/paperback%20edition%20house%20keeping%20in%20hard%20times%20by%20mrs%20white%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="331" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82j3mTUkKA6hQJesU0J4h8mLIcsidGs-cgd4DmadaemRg9bpPXwb2Qn-06j75PqhCPznGRQuQypKowom_9FfqcqKojM1WwGEUKTObXI0i1P2CJWYfAEHFyRCrAL6mKMJEzDcVIp9uHUdrinPahet4_8BR6Mit4DkCMPA1R_LixG95CUWtkSWBJd0OK0lV/w133-h200/paperback%20edition%20house%20keeping%20in%20hard%20times%20by%20mrs%20white%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" width="133" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/House-Keeping-Hard-Times-Encouragement/dp/1956616284/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=mrs+sharon+white&qid=1707267092&sr=8-8" target="_blank">House Keeping in Hard Times: Essays and Encouragement from a Christian Housewife</a><br /></b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b> </b></i><b>Paperback</b>, 180 pages</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">ISBN: </span><span class="a-list-item"><span>978-1956616286</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i></i></b></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span class="a-list-item"><span> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="a-list-item"><span>I hope you find the book helpful and encouraging, knowing that we all go through hard times. Caring for the home and family is worth all the effort! May you be cheered along in your homemaking.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="a-list-item"><span>Blessings</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="a-list-item"><span>Mrs. White</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="a-list-item"><span><i>From the Archives -</i></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="a-list-item"><span>Frugal Sewing - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2023/08/an-old-fashioned-bible-cover.html" target="_blank">Making an Old Fashioned Bible Cover. </a></b>(with a video)<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="a-list-item"><span>We Must Always Remember - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-house-comes-first.html" target="_blank">The House Comes First</a></b>. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="a-list-item"><span>A Blessing to Be - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2016/08/just-housewife.html" target="_blank">Just a Housewife</a></b>. (With a little history) <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="a-list-item"><span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><br />
<span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="a-list-item"><span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="a-list-item"><span><br /></span></span></span></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-41127704805051418222024-02-02T06:53:00.001-05:002024-03-05T11:42:53.318-05:00A Medical Trip<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnl85F2TQ9YgMlpvhYbjYKStofANo5GiS9q3o0SZsxCJoGNyWD5ggDeIQLSMVMJ5gNG_hB8dOjInam63bdAJt3SNIeVlzR0WGy7hMHN5isSH0WS50nf5sblQIKEJppMEr8X_ChaL2TDY_0aZXEDS-4TA1TEv_9-QSyhDZuhCbX67SkvzrP32YFKwsW2-kG/s580/Hermann%20Pohle%20%20painting%201901.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="580" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnl85F2TQ9YgMlpvhYbjYKStofANo5GiS9q3o0SZsxCJoGNyWD5ggDeIQLSMVMJ5gNG_hB8dOjInam63bdAJt3SNIeVlzR0WGy7hMHN5isSH0WS50nf5sblQIKEJppMEr8X_ChaL2TDY_0aZXEDS-4TA1TEv_9-QSyhDZuhCbX67SkvzrP32YFKwsW2-kG/w400-h274/Hermann%20Pohle%20%20painting%201901.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hermann Pohle painting, 1901.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Very soon we will be leaving for a medical trip. We will travel to the next state to a hospital for essential medical care for one of the family. There are less than 2 weeks before we have to go. I am making plans and getting things ready. One of the main things that I do is to make sure the house is neat and clean and in order. My Aunt used to say that one must be a good housekeeper and make sure to never leave the house looking like it had been neglected. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This trip is for one of my grown sons. He needs ongoing treatment for a "life-long" condition that he was diagnosed with in late 2020. We used to have to go every two months for a few years. The treatment has slowed down and we are now only going once or twice a year as needed. These plans could change at any time depending on his condition. We have an excellent doctor who is overseeing his care. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">During this trip, we have to stay overnight at a hotel. The trip is much too far to manage in one day. We both have our health limitations and cannot endure such a journey without the rest at a hotel. This can be expensive, but we do our very best to save as much as possible for these trips. We are also given a special rate for patients of the hospital. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">To keep our spirits up and to keep our focus away from the worries and stress of his condition, I treat the journey as a mini-vacation. We bring some of "home" with us. This saves a great deal of money. We pack homemade food into a little cooler. I also bring paper plates, plastic silverware, and napkins. Since there are not any decent tables in the rooms for comfortable dining, I bring a foldable bed tray. In this way, I can enjoy the food in some sort of elegance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Before we arrive at the hotel, we take a quick break to visit some of the stores in the area. I do this because we do not have any places to shop in my rural area. To visit places like T.J. Maxx is such a rare treat for me. But I have to run in and look around in a fast and efficient way. There is little time or energy for such shopping. Yet, I make the most of this by vising the clearance section and I select items for $3 or $4 to buy the annual gifts for my grandchildren. These are for the year's birthdays and Christmas presents. These are then brought home, wrapped, labeled, and put away until they are needed. Doing this yearly shopping saves me a great deal of money. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Money is very limited but I need a few things as well. My husband came up with an idea for this. Last month my husband received a little money in a card from a family member for his birthday. He told me to take it with me on the trip. He wanted me to buy 2 gifts for myself to make up for the lack on my recent birthday and Christmas. I tried to talk him out of it. "Honey, you should keep that money for yourself," I told him. But he explained he would be much happier if I used the money for myself. I was grateful. I hope to get a new pair of sturdy slippers, and perhaps some feminine item of clothing. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">By late afternoon we will arrive at the hotel. After we are settled, I will call my husband to say goodnight. He will say the evening prayer over the telephone. I will call again the next morning. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The next day, we go to the hospital. The doctor may order tests or make a new plan for medication. Then we will see what happens next. We trust that we will get through it and are grateful for our faith and trust in the Lord.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A nice treat, for us, is to stop in the hospital cafeteria for an inexpensive lunch before we begin the long drive to reach home. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This is a very difficult time of year to be traveling. February in Vermont is known for its bitterly cold weather. The air is icy cold and it is an ordeal to venture out for a trip. We will dress warmly and make the best of things. The Lord will guide us with His eye upon us. We are blessed through it all. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I expect to write one more post before we leave. This should be ready sometime next week. I will be announcing my newest book which will be available on kindle as well as in paperback. It should be ready for sale late next week. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you for being here. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives -</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Remembering the Old Days - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2023/04/shopping-once-year.html" target="_blank">Shopping Once a Year</a></b>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Way it Was - Caring for the Family at Home -<a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-comforting-sick-room.html" target="_blank"> <b>A Comforting Sick Room</b></a>.<br /></span>
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Contentment with our - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2019/03/standard-of-living.html" target="_blank"><b>Standard of Living</b></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>-</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>For a Peaceful, Old Fashioned Bible Time:</i><br /></span></p><p><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1956616047?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860" target="_blank"></a></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-H9_E1v65Nlno0BQja_ABDy6Of_HqFio6UD1Echq57cLbzg_B0cW3857C1S4OuQwQVzucccerkTnk81bok8VbFCWx2Q_t9nar74TTwa0XLSsWwnZEr1zlMLlq0pihoWFG7hIjgh_fvzIu7yTubsQ9OZ6eTtwj-HDb8UKUhKfsmzQzwg8HbXHtfEK4Ew=s452" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-H9_E1v65Nlno0BQja_ABDy6Of_HqFio6UD1Echq57cLbzg_B0cW3857C1S4OuQwQVzucccerkTnk81bok8VbFCWx2Q_t9nar74TTwa0XLSsWwnZEr1zlMLlq0pihoWFG7hIjgh_fvzIu7yTubsQ9OZ6eTtwj-HDb8UKUhKfsmzQzwg8HbXHtfEK4Ew=w133-h200" width="133" /></a></b></div><p><b> </b> </p><p>Order this 90 - Day devotional study by Mrs. White:<b><br /></b></p><p><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-prentiss-study-our-new-book.html" target="_blank"><b>The Prentiss Study Deluxe Edition </b><b><br /></b></a></p><p></p><p>paperback, 105 pages, 6 x 9. <br /></p><p>ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-text-bold">
</span> <span>978-1956616040</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-72947468831354283962024-01-31T19:54:00.000-05:002024-01-31T19:54:17.807-05:00Housekeeping All Day<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPQp1DkXk68FNUI2JZMMOOBUIqBps5o1rf5c2BgbjC23XwbPnpttcrpvrF74kjrMmbejH23Ppt7DchOmEgI1i2aokkIyHCd_2RJ6l8BTfxp-0xMneXTRFbpp5UiwmOAQw5FClwBxKCRAdG7IgBm9wi95e_-eYUyF6ddkd3SRKWcYigF45biMDqCRRDCbWl/s578/Mother%20making%20a%20pie%20for%20her%20family%20Indiana%201937.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="578" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPQp1DkXk68FNUI2JZMMOOBUIqBps5o1rf5c2BgbjC23XwbPnpttcrpvrF74kjrMmbejH23Ppt7DchOmEgI1i2aokkIyHCd_2RJ6l8BTfxp-0xMneXTRFbpp5UiwmOAQw5FClwBxKCRAdG7IgBm9wi95e_-eYUyF6ddkd3SRKWcYigF45biMDqCRRDCbWl/w400-h325/Mother%20making%20a%20pie%20for%20her%20family%20Indiana%201937.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LOC: A Mother making a pie for her family, Indiana, 1937. </td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It is so nice to just be busy at home. Yesterday I needed to wash our kitchen and bedroom curtains. I was productive as I cooked and cleaned and visited with the family. I did not get a chance to do the curtains until late in the afternoon. I used a step-stool to reach the curtain rods. This made my husband worry that I might fall so he took over the work. Soon the curtains were in the washing machine. The rooms looked so empty without the pretty curtains. Later in the evening, I managed to get the curtains back up and everything was fresh and clean. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">All the lovely work of keeping house reminded me of my Mother. She worked at a calm and steady pace. She always looked so nice, whether she was at home or out in the community. She made homemaking look natural and easy. She made it look pretty. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mom would sweep the floors and wash the counters. She was always keeping things in order as she talked to all of us. When she got tired, she would rest in the recliner or couch. As soon as she heard the bell from the dryer, alerting her that the machine was finished, she would get right up and tend to the laundry. She would promptly fold and put away the clothes at a slow and steady pace. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If company came by, Mom did not stop what she was doing. But she would offer the guest refreshments and have them sit at the table while she did her kitchen chores. She would talk and entertain her guests and they always enjoyed visiting with her. After her work was finished, she would sit and have tea or hot chocolate and a little treat with her company. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">At the end of the day, she would sit in the living room and enjoy a quiet evening at home. By this time, her kitchen was beautifully clean. Everything had been put back to rights from the dinner. It would not have entered her mind to leave dishes in the sink, or to allow her kitchen to be a mess. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> She had cleaned after each meal and it always looked neat. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">You never would have known that my Mother had health problems. She always did the duties of home with a smile and good cheer. Her example has always inspired me.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">These days, the lesson of homemaking in a gentle and pleasant manner seem to be forgotten. The old ways of keeping house, of doing the chores, and of persevering through difficulties takes time and effort. If we could only remember the routine of our Mothers and Grandmothers, we could continue the tradition of keeping a lovely home, and pass this on to the next generation. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives - </i></span></p><p><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;">My Mother's Example - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-home-without-clutter.html" target="_blank"><b>A Home Without Clutter</b></a>.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Motivation and Cheer to Do the Work - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2014/03/housekeeping-with-will.html" target="_blank">Housekeeping - with a Will</a>. <br /></span>
</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Old Fashioned Thrift in Hard Times - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2018/11/a-new-england-winter-on-small-income.html" target="_blank">A New England Winter on a Small Income</a>.
</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;">- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For happiness and cheer in the kitchen:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Mrs. White's old fashioned cookbook focuses on serving meals and setting the table in a humble home. </i><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngcIvIQPbBeqGWmd_NP-lgWyhnag3Jec78rLemojgPZ2D1AsXXHgXoFOOmv1e_dv7cFSOd0jZGrb0MopmqnFjL3d5gkA2BJCXDwn_K1O4X-bU5_tugL2UwjEzwItVJaPGejFEzTfeRb4EKVccig5jRktHZjQjPggK5O5GOKSMnROuxaxPbBe2byUkdvDH/s391/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="258" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngcIvIQPbBeqGWmd_NP-lgWyhnag3Jec78rLemojgPZ2D1AsXXHgXoFOOmv1e_dv7cFSOd0jZGrb0MopmqnFjL3d5gkA2BJCXDwn_K1O4X-bU5_tugL2UwjEzwItVJaPGejFEzTfeRb4EKVccig5jRktHZjQjPggK5O5GOKSMnROuxaxPbBe2byUkdvDH/w132-h200/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" width="132" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">"<i><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2023/11/serving-in-kitchen-my-new-book.html" target="_blank">Serving in the Kitchen: Cookbook with Recipes, Advice, and Encouragement for the Christian Home</a></i>"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">152 pages, <b>paperback</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-82305194884811900592024-01-26T19:34:00.000-05:002024-01-26T19:34:23.344-05:00Clean Like a Maid and a Homemade Bible Cover<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwj6ktjiTA7b28Q4A8xhYJw7T4NqWn6eRwyvsIB0ZRr9LBhzXi7zoOhHrD35CuRo24qhQ2TebI2yoQUCSbWpigWZGupdkaT0sqNRxBUv0bWs0HB6u9y2mQmDA9kIeKrEEMPJMbUWOCiQgeZ7qBJ4TZ0GN-T77NMwDvZERXZrfyZSFo9JZ7By7H1gVUTZ4/s500/pink%20roses%20homemade%20Bible%20Cover%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20Mrs%20White.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwj6ktjiTA7b28Q4A8xhYJw7T4NqWn6eRwyvsIB0ZRr9LBhzXi7zoOhHrD35CuRo24qhQ2TebI2yoQUCSbWpigWZGupdkaT0sqNRxBUv0bWs0HB6u9y2mQmDA9kIeKrEEMPJMbUWOCiQgeZ7qBJ4TZ0GN-T77NMwDvZERXZrfyZSFo9JZ7By7H1gVUTZ4/w400-h300/pink%20roses%20homemade%20Bible%20Cover%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20Mrs%20White.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade Bible cover at Mrs. White's Table.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Late last summer I stared a hand-sewing project. I was making a little Bible cover for my small travel Bible. This is the one I take on trips with me when we go on our hospital visits (for medical care in the next state). </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It took me a long time to finish the project because I only did the sewing when I had time and leisure to quietly do the work. I finished the cover just a few days ago. (A photograph is above.) It is a pouch style with a zippered closure. I will be taking this with me when we go to the hospital early next month.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Early this afternoon I did a video about cleaning. It is from the perspective of a maid. I share some ideas about de-cluttering, how long it takes to do the weekly cleaning, and a few other ideas. It is called, "Clean Like a Maid" and is intended to encourage those who are overwhelmed with a messy house. I hope you find it helpful. For those who are interested in watching the video, here is a direct link:</span></p><p><b><a href="goog_186158264"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></a></b></p><p><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIu9B_kGbDs&list=PLdjNiA5yPfo46l2_O8L5taQscGSPbfgfX&index=5&t=361s" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIu9B_kGbDs&list=PLdjNiA5yPfo46l2_O8L5taQscGSPbfgfX&index=5&t=361s</span></a></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It is snowy and cold here in New England. But we are staying warm by the wood pellet stove. I hope all is well in your homes!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span><i><span><span style="font-size: large;">From the Archives - </span></span></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span>Peaceful living From the Old Days - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2021/10/sunday-driver.html" target="_blank">Sunday Driver.</a></b> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span>Old Time Manners - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2021/03/waiting-for-door-to-be-opened.html" target="_blank">Waiting for the Door to Be Opened.</a></b> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Living on a Small Income - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2019/03/standard-of-living.html" target="_blank">Standard of Living</a></b>. </span><span><br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br />
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<i></i></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-62031942674320495732024-01-13T20:20:00.001-05:002024-01-21T08:22:03.527-05:00Winter Storms<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMq-LA_XWA8IXylUhlXfBXKqOJfmGw_9i71VmsFqB38yrGfVXxyY21Q_QETsfW2DAgHsf7sYPKHYe7vdsAoLIuwbx81YNDtmw1fcXuQna7BOK8moNWCbZ5fhEHl4uWeRI9SsgIOqROe0wYwAMaeHSnP-Dt_SblE0TptOK1qZKWABk8HnjYQkOksZGIgND/s500/Winter%20Scene%20at%20home%20in%20Vermont%20the%20legacy%20of%20Home%20Mrs%20White.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="500" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMq-LA_XWA8IXylUhlXfBXKqOJfmGw_9i71VmsFqB38yrGfVXxyY21Q_QETsfW2DAgHsf7sYPKHYe7vdsAoLIuwbx81YNDtmw1fcXuQna7BOK8moNWCbZ5fhEHl4uWeRI9SsgIOqROe0wYwAMaeHSnP-Dt_SblE0TptOK1qZKWABk8HnjYQkOksZGIgND/w400-h306/Winter%20Scene%20at%20home%20in%20Vermont%20the%20legacy%20of%20Home%20Mrs%20White.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Part of the grounds at Mrs. White's Home in Vermont.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It has been snowing all day. It is quiet and calm in our rural village. The first two months of the year are the coldest and iciest here in northern Vermont. We tend to stay home most of the time. It is often a tiring ordeal to battle the cold to go out on errands. Whenever I have to go to the store, my husband gets me safely to the car, holding onto me, so I do not slip on the ice. I am grateful for his help. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We are doing our best to stay warm indoors while keeping the electric and heating bills as low as possible. This is the most expensive time of year for us as we are trying to stay warm while managing on a limited budget. We have blankets in almost every room in the house. We bundle up in warm layers of clothing and we move about, doing chores, and keeping busy to help stay warm.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">There is a reward for living here as we look at the beautiful scenery. The white landscape and snowy sky are peaceful and restful to watch. Our trees are heavy with snow. It is a lovely place to be.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Yet, we still must endure the storms of weather and those in life. A recent storm knocked down one of our large trees. This was one of our privacy trees which helped shelter us from the outside world. It will take years for a new tree to grow enough to replace the lost one. A few days ago, a major storm with high winds damaged our little (outdoor) artificial Christmas tree. There was a small lit-up deer beside it. The deer is still in place, showing its light in the quiet of the night. But the tree is gone. The pretty scene will be missed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We are preparing for one of our medical trips. Early next month, we will travel into the next state to a hospital for necessary medical care for one of our household. It is a long trip and we must stay at a hotel. I am doing my best to save up for this expense. I am also hoping to make the most of the journey by visiting some of the local stores. It is a rare treat for me to have the opportunity to shop. We do not have many stores here in our rural area. I like to do my yearly shopping on these medical trips. This is when I find clearance items of gifts that cost about $3 or $4 each for the grandchildren. If I am able to bring $100, I can buy birthday and Christmas gifts for the coming year. I bring these home, wrap them up, label them, and store them until they are needed. It is a great help and a tremendous savings to have this all done at the beginning of each year. This shopping also keeps my spirits up so I do not worry so much about the hospital. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I was in the grocery store the other day. I looked at the snacks, cookies, candy, and treats that were offered. I looked at the freezers full of cakes and different flavors of ice cream. I glanced at the bakery section and enjoyed seeing how many wonderful things there are to eat. Then I selected a bag of white flour, a bag of wheat flour, and a little fresh produce. I would make things at home for far less than it would cost to buy the ready-made treats. It is a great deal of work to make things from scratch. Working so hard to save money can be discouraging. But with a love of home and a desire to serve, I can bring comfort and happiness to my family as a homemaker. I want to be found faithful. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Whatever storms of life we are facing, we need to keep looking up. There is perfect rest and peace when we remember to seek the Lord above all things. The daily prayers, the singing of hymns, and the times of reading the Bible will bring us a feeling of contentment. The work we do each day is like laboring in the Master's field. It is an honor. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">*Updated Note: The little Christmas tree is safely in the garage. My husband said he will try to fix it before next winter. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives</i> - </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Taking care of Four Generations in one house - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2014/02/in-pursuit-of-christian-duty.html" target="_blank">In Pursuit of Christian Duty</a></b>. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The beautiful testimony of the Mother of D.L. Moody -<a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2017/01/poverty-in-1800s.html" target="_blank"><b> Poverty in the 1800's</b></a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Something We All Need -<a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2021/04/peace-be-upon-this-house.html" target="_blank"><b> Peace Be Upon This House</b></a>.</span></p><p><br /><br /></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;">- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> A Simple Method for a Clean and Pleasant Home -</i></span><br /></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62y2dulp4mtxGcMUqDNZY8XSJKS_2vJNMv99BZtvM73mW0ZGswFBQXeUYp2_e736A6JnrkBQfYgZ6dskeyJwxsiwwEM9OewPA7Ho4px5582JdwC2TeT_esOW2pJ_YRWd2TlDneJIqFcGaAX_XvDPjgvE0sqr3qE_FxNUtyGVTy9lz1HuzYUTsl2z7TA/s2775/Gracious%20House%20Keeping%20book%20by%20Mrs%20White%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20(2).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2775" data-original-width="1818" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62y2dulp4mtxGcMUqDNZY8XSJKS_2vJNMv99BZtvM73mW0ZGswFBQXeUYp2_e736A6JnrkBQfYgZ6dskeyJwxsiwwEM9OewPA7Ho4px5582JdwC2TeT_esOW2pJ_YRWd2TlDneJIqFcGaAX_XvDPjgvE0sqr3qE_FxNUtyGVTy9lz1HuzYUTsl2z7TA/w131-h200/Gracious%20House%20Keeping%20book%20by%20Mrs%20White%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20(2).jpg" width="131" /></a></b></div><p><b><br /> <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2022/11/gracious-house-keeping-my-new-book.html" target="_blank">"Gracious House Keeping: Advice, Encouragement, and Cleaning Help for the Christian Housewife."</a> </b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Complete with Encouragement and Work Charts to cheer you along in your Cleaning and Homemaking!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">115 pages, paperback.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-10150687850208845572024-01-06T17:48:00.000-05:002024-01-06T17:48:43.648-05:00Joyful Homemaking<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxFTauDLk0prBU9roCCaor8uKCvx4cnUQooRrZDQcR1aHjFjAK9Qd01QqtYCiaa2TOPbFO4XV5LndUFiOoK0Mj5WOCJhAcdmatq0dvlR0ZZhZq0o6MPmLwYaTuV1GGjpn5x_KIG18mS00AHJHuwztyI_wU4HOkeP_WKOD7uVLrBB7VNagEShki2MeYmr0/s600/Library%20of%20Congress%20Christmas%20Eve%20winter%20country%20scene%20wc%20bauer%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="600" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxFTauDLk0prBU9roCCaor8uKCvx4cnUQooRrZDQcR1aHjFjAK9Qd01QqtYCiaa2TOPbFO4XV5LndUFiOoK0Mj5WOCJhAcdmatq0dvlR0ZZhZq0o6MPmLwYaTuV1GGjpn5x_KIG18mS00AHJHuwztyI_wU4HOkeP_WKOD7uVLrBB7VNagEShki2MeYmr0/w400-h272/Library%20of%20Congress%20Christmas%20Eve%20winter%20country%20scene%20wc%20bauer%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LOC: "Christmas Eve" painting by W.C. Bauer.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The snow was falling throughout the early evening. It drifted down at a steady pace. I like to look out the front window. I always glance toward the streetlight, where the snowy scene is most clear. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We were planning to go out for a quick errand. My husband drove the car while I was free to take in the beauty of all the Christmas lights. But sometimes people are crabby. They are in a negative mood and are too annoyed to enjoy the beauty in life. I knew something was wrong. I also knew it was possible for me to make it better. I would not be dragged down into a bad mood. I would not start an argument. Instead, I would spread cheer and happiness. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">"Do you mind if I sing?" I asked. My husband consented. It quieted him for a little while. I sang carols and then, to soften the tenseness of the moment, I would look over at him for help. I didn't know all the verses to the songs. I could not remember them. This made him happy to help. He would give me a prompt by singing a few words. Then I would take over and continue the song. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">After I sang "O Come all Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night," I paused to see if he had cheered up. Soon he began venting again about whatever happened to be on his mind. I thought to myself, he is not ready yet. I needed some cheerier songs. I began with "We wish you a Merry Christmas" even though Christmas had already passed. Throughout the entire car ride, I sang and was full of fun and delight about the scenery, the snow, and the happiness in songs such as "Jingle Bells." </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Somehow, my husband cheered up and we arrived home in a lighter mood. I had managed to keep his mind occupied on better thoughts. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Whatever had been annoying him no longer seemed to matter. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">"Let's be happy," I thought to myself. We have so much to be grateful for. We are blessed beyond measure. Despite the trials in life and the annoyances of others, we can learn to stop dwelling on it all. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">We all know that human nature brings about mistakes,
rudeness, and trouble. We will often encounter this nearly every day of
our lives. This should not surprise us. But a merciful, forgiving heart will help us through the
storms.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">My happiness does not come by brooding over bad things. It comes from being sheltered in the shadow of the Almighty. I trust all is working according to my Heavenly Father's plan. I will keep doing my best to stay cheerful, to stay joyful, and to get through the daily turmoil of life. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">One of the most essential jobs of homemaking is to spread laughter, lighten the rough moments, smooth out the ambiance of home, and to cheer each other up. We need to build up relationships and strengthen the family. This brings peace into our homes and lives. This helps provide a place of rest.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> A Joyful home is a retreat from the world. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings<br />Mrs. White<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives - </i><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Please be One of these - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-mother-who-isnt-busy.html" target="_blank">The Mother Who Isn't Busy.</a></b></span><span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Motivation!! - Is this true? - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2011/08/only-rich-people-have-clean-houses.html" target="_blank">Only Rich People Have Clean Houses.</a> <br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">What happened when I rushed ahead - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2021/03/waiting-for-door-to-be-opened.html" target="_blank">Waiting for the Door to Be Opened</a></b>. <br /></span>
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Mrs. White's special book for homemakers:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><i>"<a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2018/09/introduction-to-home-economics-my-new.html" target="_blank">Introduction to Home Economics: Gentle Instruction to Find Joy in Christian Homemaking</a></i>." </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Paperback, 200 pages. <br /></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-38729693111608493802024-01-05T05:04:00.000-05:002024-01-05T05:04:20.039-05:00A Challenge in the New Year<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoaMqj2cRd6t5Dcojxnzl0X-6PK7oE3Kr8pnWgW6YSj1l4YGGAgNOE58eczO4zEWSmaHsRtEw6l4nEC5k9o_gnqhaj6VpvZtWJT9KBAu1Yz1idL0W2Lmz7p6fvquyri0zxdXZlPe1qJ3tt0a6WSopPr_3hmBFR7R5j03zf5My2VMOYMEb34z1ha9GeypY/s433/loc%20promise%20to%20mother%20to%20read%20the%20Bible%20every%20day%201919.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="327" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoaMqj2cRd6t5Dcojxnzl0X-6PK7oE3Kr8pnWgW6YSj1l4YGGAgNOE58eczO4zEWSmaHsRtEw6l4nEC5k9o_gnqhaj6VpvZtWJT9KBAu1Yz1idL0W2Lmz7p6fvquyri0zxdXZlPe1qJ3tt0a6WSopPr_3hmBFR7R5j03zf5My2VMOYMEb34z1ha9GeypY/w303-h400/loc%20promise%20to%20mother%20to%20read%20the%20Bible%20every%20day%201919.jpg" width="303" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LOC: 1919 poster. Reminder of home ideals of daily Bible reading.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">One of the nicest challenges in the New Year is to commit to a daily reading of the Bible. Many of us can remember sitting around the living room and hearing the Scriptures being read for the benefit of the family. In the old days, a Mother would send her grown children off into the world with a reminder to read the Bible each day and to remember to say their prayers. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the hope that I may be of help with getting into a habit of daily Bible reading, I put together a Challenge in the form of a book. This was originally published in 2013, but was just updated into a newer and nicer edition. (The cover is a photograph of the river bordering our property, here in Vermont.) The book is called, "Early Morning Revival Challenge" and offers a 90-Day Bible study. It was inspired by the writings of the famous minister, John Wesley. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The assignments include writing in a journal, reading Psalms and Proverbs, prayer, and reading quotes from Ministers of long ago. I gathered together 90 quotes from old books in my home library from Puritan Thomas Boston, Charles Spurgeon, John Wesley, Richard Baxter, and many more. There is one quote for each day of the study.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpuYCeC6Lrgqhyphenhyphenud9a4RAvjNdisU3kJRQuI3I6p7bouPpuW7Tf44pJ9AnkX2cVPvdQFONpMezYdIudKor2ezgjtMrA-16sdO7tGJGdyWlG-HNQxNGEaT1IvTKOR1mD4la5G51omQt20KtwnYnicigZJISGkfEHYXlwHXULzQZLSW2_jrObCpCs9uMCmqwB/s600/Early%20Morning%20Revival%20Challenge%20sample%20pages%20mrs%20white%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20smaller.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpuYCeC6Lrgqhyphenhyphenud9a4RAvjNdisU3kJRQuI3I6p7bouPpuW7Tf44pJ9AnkX2cVPvdQFONpMezYdIudKor2ezgjtMrA-16sdO7tGJGdyWlG-HNQxNGEaT1IvTKOR1mD4la5G51omQt20KtwnYnicigZJISGkfEHYXlwHXULzQZLSW2_jrObCpCs9uMCmqwB/w400-h300/Early%20Morning%20Revival%20Challenge%20sample%20pages%20mrs%20white%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20smaller.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sample pages from inside the book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Readers are challenged to rise earlier in the morning than normal to do the daily assignments. This discipline will help bring a revival into your life!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><b>Who Would Enjoy the Book:</b><br />
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1. Teens in youth group or Sunday School.<br />
2. An informal Bible Study Group (perhaps they can each get a copy and check in with each other on their progress.)<br />
3. Homeschool students (high school or college age)<br />
4. Adults<br />
5. A Wonderful gift idea for family and friends. </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This updated book is now available in paperback. I hope you find it helpful!<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDDpZxozsYMDwjCy2K4ppCVZOvZJsLwKn_vcdot9rbr0yDRhJFU1GC6Iui7n7BeeUXRc7Z9R-yY_WbCDdirZdMWkEaaddQeH84CycLkfUjicS89q1Fy_PotiGY18WsdfOIINP-rW6qOTnooqEOk4jBRN3pMHSMTkxf_Cuy4CrWCZukXE3-JWnwmub9UzMj/s350/2%20early%20morning%20revival%20challenge%20paperback%20cover%20smaller.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="223" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDDpZxozsYMDwjCy2K4ppCVZOvZJsLwKn_vcdot9rbr0yDRhJFU1GC6Iui7n7BeeUXRc7Z9R-yY_WbCDdirZdMWkEaaddQeH84CycLkfUjicS89q1Fy_PotiGY18WsdfOIINP-rW6qOTnooqEOk4jBRN3pMHSMTkxf_Cuy4CrWCZukXE3-JWnwmub9UzMj/w127-h200/2%20early%20morning%20revival%20challenge%20paperback%20cover%20smaller.jpg" width="127" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Early-Morning-Revival-Challenge-Journaling/dp/1956616268/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1V0MBRORX0MHC&keywords=early+morning+revival+challenge+by+mrs+sharon+white&qid=1704412842&sprefix=early+morning+revival+challenge+by+mrs+sharon+whit%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-4" target="_blank"><i>Early Morning Revival Challenge. </i></a></b>90-Day Bible study.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">116 pages, paperback edition.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">5.5 x 8.5 inches<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">ISBN: </span><span class="a-list-item"><span>978-1956616262</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span class="a-list-item"><span> Blessings</span></span></p><p><span class="a-list-item"><span>Mrs. White</span></span></p><p><span class="a-list-item"><span><i><span style="font-size: large;">From the Archives -</span></i></span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Taking Care of a family of 4 generations in one house - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2014/03/gracious-homemaking.html" target="_blank">Gracious Homemaking</a></b>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Careful thrift in the Home - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2022/04/reducing-expenses.html" target="_blank">Reducing Expenses</a></b>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Some Ideas to Help - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-home-without-clutter.html" target="_blank"><b>A Home Without Clutter</b></a>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="a-list-item"><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="a-list-item"><span> </span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-14589266892379345082024-01-04T18:39:00.000-05:002024-01-04T18:39:28.659-05:00Book Review - Michael's Gentle Wife by Karen Andreola<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3LDnIoEMxzp1Npdc1jMaoDDdd6Y8wf5RrLl0JJMKoa6Il1I17J3szM-r6Dh3jullZifDK5RnPQlMi8OpTXw1tUIqwOi9NRsgFiRAz54EtEWAPrTzxeoZOS8MyTiwrndDAI4WgGLS2djy9-CccYp_oduDAHJeILs4O2AnuFxwOatOR0UKBPlcyIKQFyi1/s400/Michael's%20Gentle%20Wife%20by%20Karen%20Andreola%20cover%20photograph.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3LDnIoEMxzp1Npdc1jMaoDDdd6Y8wf5RrLl0JJMKoa6Il1I17J3szM-r6Dh3jullZifDK5RnPQlMi8OpTXw1tUIqwOi9NRsgFiRAz54EtEWAPrTzxeoZOS8MyTiwrndDAI4WgGLS2djy9-CccYp_oduDAHJeILs4O2AnuFxwOatOR0UKBPlcyIKQFyi1/s320/Michael's%20Gentle%20Wife%20by%20Karen%20Andreola%20cover%20photograph.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Michael's Gentle Wife</i> is a large paperback book with more than 500 pages. The cover art is charming and inviting. When I first settled in to begin reading the story, I was taken in by the skill and beauty of Karen's writing. It makes one want to stop whatever one is doing, quiet the heart, calm the hectic pace of life, and take in a gentle story to soothe the soul.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I enjoyed reading about the Weaver family and their life at Blackberry Inn. The guests and neighbors in the community seemed very real. The story is told from Carol's perspective as we are invited in to observe her daily life as a wife, mother, and friend. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The book is rich in homemaking wisdom. It inspires one to enjoy the art of cooking, baking, and house keeping. Many helpful tips and ideas occur throughout the story, as Carol and her neighbors tend to the regular duties of home life. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Weavers are a homeschooling family and we see how naturally the lessons happen in daily life. We can also observe how Carol and Michael parent their children with dedicated guidance, love, and patience. It is a joy to read about the precious baby who goes everywhere with Carol and is much loved by all. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Throughout the book we are treated to little hints of the
sweetest sense of humor in daily life. We are also inspired by the
message of a family dedicated to living for the Lord. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The introductory notes in the Preface are helpful and encouraging. The endnotes and bibliography help make the story just a little bit longer for those who are reluctant to put down the finished book. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The main focus of this story is on Carol and how she lives her life. Her quiet manner and way of life is endearing. This is valuable in itself. But the most important aspect of this story is how very precious it is to be a child of God and to have a family and home with the Lord as the foundation. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Disclosure: This book was received for review purposes.<br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives - </i></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">What Many of Us Crave - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2015/06/an-ordinary-life-at-home.html" target="_blank"><b>An Ordinary Life at Home</b></a>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The Joy of Taking Care of Babies- <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2015/01/playing-house-in-real-life.html" target="_blank">Playing House in Real Life</a></b>. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Something We All Need -<a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2021/04/peace-be-upon-this-house.html" target="_blank"><b> Peace Be Upon This House</b></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-66537401451872371052023-12-29T06:05:00.005-05:002023-12-29T06:29:28.279-05:00Giveaway Winners and Advice from a Maid<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIdOQFWVGx2q2Go1VM5PEn35X3kL9BKPmE-lLZClTW1IGaCpcCg9ad7zOL8G1gcSQYWVwASUMS-rNxMohJ3kMRTvAQXB5TR-jtzSW6a0En-yAqWSr5ARPxTAoBTqjCzf4MZ6tYTW39CuWtpeNDw42wASo1L36gy5xuWx6dJCoa57rJ-UowZJRfvNpWuFeq/s500/advice%20from%20a%20maid%20youtube%20image%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20mrs%20white.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="500" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIdOQFWVGx2q2Go1VM5PEn35X3kL9BKPmE-lLZClTW1IGaCpcCg9ad7zOL8G1gcSQYWVwASUMS-rNxMohJ3kMRTvAQXB5TR-jtzSW6a0En-yAqWSr5ARPxTAoBTqjCzf4MZ6tYTW39CuWtpeNDw42wASo1L36gy5xuWx6dJCoa57rJ-UowZJRfvNpWuFeq/w400-h288/advice%20from%20a%20maid%20youtube%20image%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20mrs%20white.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mrs. White's video about cleaning. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Winners: <br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The winners for the homemaking book giveaway have been randomly selected. There were four winners. They have already been contacted. Each winner will receive one paperback copy of "<i>Homemaking for Happiness: Wonderful Days at Home.</i>"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The winners are: Mama Z, Jenny, B.Overby, and Belinda. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you to everyone who entered. It was a blessing to read all the entries about Christmas!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Advice from a Maid:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I did a video last month about cleaning. About 40 years ago, before I was married, I worked as a maid. I share some helpful advice about deep cleaning the house in 2 hours. I hope this helps.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here is a direct link to that video in case you wanted to watch:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oK8RPJ-PoE&list=PLdjNiA5yPfo46l2_O8L5taQscGSPbfgfX&index=3&t=6s" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oK8RPJ-PoE&list=PLdjNiA5yPfo46l2_O8L5taQscGSPbfgfX&index=3&t=6s</a></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am still working on improving the quality of the videos and am currently working on the lighting issues.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Suggestions Wanted: <br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I would like to know if you have any topic requests for future videos? Some have suggested more videos on saving money, frugal homemaking, and cleaning. Is there anything specific you would like me to do a video about? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you for being here! I am grateful for your encouragement!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">May this coming New Year be happy and peaceful.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><i>From the Archives </i>-</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span>
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</span><span style="font-size: medium;">Training Children - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2014/05/nobody-wants-to-clean-messy-house.html" target="_blank">Nobody Wants to Clean a Messy House</a>.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Motivation and Cheer to Do the Work - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2014/03/housekeeping-with-will.html" target="_blank">Housekeeping - with a Will</a>. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Practical Help for the Homemaker - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-house-comes-first.html" target="_blank">The House Comes First.</a></b> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p>
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<i><span><span><span style="font-size: small;">- It is an honor to be the bookkeeper for the house! - </span></span></span></i></p><p><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">Find detailed instruction and inspiration in budgeting on a small
income, along with a method for keeping a handwritten ledger, with lots of thrifty ideas, in
Mrs.White's book:<br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><i> -<a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2019/11/an-old-fashioned-budget-my-new-book.html" target="_blank"><b>An Old Fashioned Budget: Humble Financial Management for the Christian Housewife</b></a>. </i></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> Paperback, 77 pages. </i></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-58514549111616009672023-12-26T20:01:00.002-05:002023-12-29T06:07:23.263-05:00My Homemaking Book Giveaway<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Djq5LJhokkqbtxEbiNoHmzr0iuXR6-twiwzOBhiMJdN9jPtOjKk_aK62P_QDYYh1HfPXmptr1Rz1bYltA-WZY0vsiiHuquQENgJ2bzpLdgnaOYi9_EWuaZZwGYidOwBAAO8r41C-HFN40YeJ3F2AfTc731V9pSLuvzNC54DT4vjdAFdTCF1DGEohEWTH/s300/hardcover%20of%20homemaking%20for%20happiness%20smaller.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="194" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Djq5LJhokkqbtxEbiNoHmzr0iuXR6-twiwzOBhiMJdN9jPtOjKk_aK62P_QDYYh1HfPXmptr1Rz1bYltA-WZY0vsiiHuquQENgJ2bzpLdgnaOYi9_EWuaZZwGYidOwBAAO8r41C-HFN40YeJ3F2AfTc731V9pSLuvzNC54DT4vjdAFdTCF1DGEohEWTH/w207-h320/hardcover%20of%20homemaking%20for%20happiness%20smaller.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I have updated one of my homemaking books into a more compact edition. "<i>Homemaking for Happiness: Wonderful Days at Home</i>" was originally published in May of 2021. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>This second edition contains the entire text of the original
edition. The newer features include a more compact book using single
spacing along with standard 12 point font. This edition is printed on
white paper. It is now available in both hardcover and paperback editions.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In this book you will find essays, articles, and diary entries about life in a Christian home. It is a compilation of nearly 3 years of writing about homemaking. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">There are 38 entries, gleaned from the blog, and 68 entries taken from Mrs. White's private newsletter, "<i>Letters from the Estate.</i>" </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Giveaway</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_g9CRTtDVtHWAxNQPTBEZ5daz6T-DM0e1wylT4cXcTuH2dME68zFtt_PvUIskBUMbXhB5KJSZYVdNzE5L6-4iDWtWw2wfy38iuIqh3zUa_IPR8uTuy1YEw7hvhC1LNOSesy42arH1NeB9hjf8qeTqDPxZfilxUosPVLwQRF5gtchqEoOiJBWmgMhprdCh/s274/Homemaking%20for%20Happiness%20new%20edition%20paperback%20small.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_g9CRTtDVtHWAxNQPTBEZ5daz6T-DM0e1wylT4cXcTuH2dME68zFtt_PvUIskBUMbXhB5KJSZYVdNzE5L6-4iDWtWw2wfy38iuIqh3zUa_IPR8uTuy1YEw7hvhC1LNOSesy42arH1NeB9hjf8qeTqDPxZfilxUosPVLwQRF5gtchqEoOiJBWmgMhprdCh/w131-h200/Homemaking%20for%20Happiness%20new%20edition%20paperback%20small.jpg" width="131" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />I would like to offer this book in a giveaway. <br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Four </b><span><span><b>winners</b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b> </b>will be randomly selected to receive a paperback copy of "<i>Homemaking for Happiness.</i>" Each winner will receive one copy of the book. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>To enter,</b> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">all you have to do is <b>leave me a comment </b>telling me about your Christmas. Please share a special memory from long ago, or what you did this Christmas. We would love to hear about an old fashioned Christmas when home and family were the focus. Perhaps you have a memory or advice about making Christmas special even when there isn't much money available. Anything you would like to share would be a blessing for us all to read.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For additional entries:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>1. Share about this giveaway on social media.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>2. <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2023/03/how-to-subscribe.html" target="_blank">Subscribe to this blog</a></b> for updates. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>3. Subscribe to my YouTube channel, "<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@oldfashionedhomemaking" target="_blank">The Legacy of Home with Mrs. White</a></b>." (I just added a new video today, about an idea for saving money. I hope you like it!) <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Please leave a separate comment for each entry. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Four </b>random winners we be selected on Friday, December 29, 2023. (U.S.
Entries only.) If I am unable to reach the winner within 48 hours, an
alternate winner will be selected. <span style="font-style: italic;">Your entry is only valid if you include a way for me to contact you. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span>This contest is now closed. </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span> </span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;">The winners are: Mama Z, Jenny, B.Overby, and Belinda. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you so much to all who entered! <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!</span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives - </i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Old Time Frugality - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-old-time-mothers-survived-poverty.html" target="_blank"><b>How the Old Time Mothers Survived Poverty</b></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Peaceful Living - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2012/09/simplicity-of-old-fashioned-homemaking.html" target="_blank"><b>Simplicity of Old Fashioned Homemaking</b></a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">What Many of Us Crave - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2015/06/an-ordinary-life-at-home.html" target="_blank"><b>An Ordinary Life at Home</b></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></p><p>
</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvuS0QC0C2gmWTN4b3OxFc7f3bSTR5HesfgMclJoLzEAP5YqYRjAfzlGXUwGC3zeIE7poJwx6KDmIX1Faek2R9yE1Kt4cGC8TQw4nCYDQtiFQ73NrL8T-efPOU4n3GVRgZL-iFEnCE6uT_xuHF8aVh9hLVa9nqSOFvjIiEZ-kPE9mCrEyxa0bAurzaicC6/s274/Homemaking%20for%20Happiness%20new%20edition%20paperback%20small.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvuS0QC0C2gmWTN4b3OxFc7f3bSTR5HesfgMclJoLzEAP5YqYRjAfzlGXUwGC3zeIE7poJwx6KDmIX1Faek2R9yE1Kt4cGC8TQw4nCYDQtiFQ73NrL8T-efPOU4n3GVRgZL-iFEnCE6uT_xuHF8aVh9hLVa9nqSOFvjIiEZ-kPE9mCrEyxa0bAurzaicC6/w131-h200/Homemaking%20for%20Happiness%20new%20edition%20paperback%20small.jpg" width="131" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Homemaking-Happiness-Wonderful-Days-Home/dp/1956616241/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P34J7MV2XKV2&keywords=homemaking+for+happiness+by+mrs+sharon+white&qid=1703635474&sprefix=homemaking+for+happiness+by+mrs+sharon+whit%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><i><b>Homemaking for Happiness: Wonderful Days at Home</b></i>.</a>"</span><span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>228 pages, <b>Paperback</b>.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>978-1956616248</span></span></span></span><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMiOE-DAMYK-yC6SkC89HTnVqc7HrDfpQwThS1Aj13N1WgEVbk6pNcRqBlgJUBiiQeW05Z7IoYeVv653m6IqmaFbDp592fSE3QW3QR3CzFYJW2z0YW4iQ7kXcppqc6a8o0uHCPmskZemiZ5XaODAYHI6JrmrLaus3xYeTgER870-1v3rufAxyf9RSr9gf/s500/LOC%20Carrying%20home%20baskets%20for%20Christmas%20Dinner%20from%20the%20Salvation%20Army%201908%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="500" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMiOE-DAMYK-yC6SkC89HTnVqc7HrDfpQwThS1Aj13N1WgEVbk6pNcRqBlgJUBiiQeW05Z7IoYeVv653m6IqmaFbDp592fSE3QW3QR3CzFYJW2z0YW4iQ7kXcppqc6a8o0uHCPmskZemiZ5XaODAYHI6JrmrLaus3xYeTgER870-1v3rufAxyf9RSr9gf/w400-h275/LOC%20Carrying%20home%20baskets%20for%20Christmas%20Dinner%20from%20the%20Salvation%20Army%201908%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LOC: Carrying home Christmas baskets from The Salvation Army in 1908. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Many families today are facing hardships with the rising cost of living. During the holiday season, with Thanksgiving and Christmas, the extra cost of food and gifts may cause stress, anxiety, and depression. This is because of what we see around us and on television. We see people Christmas shopping and buying gifts for a long list of people. We see them making a special dinner menu and buying all sorts of treats to host their family and friends. Seeing what others are doing may tempt some to want to spend money in a way that is not affordable for their own situation. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It is common for those in a financial crisis to receive a much welcome gift of a holiday food basket from charities and churches. They would use this special food to make a Christmas for their families. Setting a pretty table and making a nice meal would bring joy to their hearts as they prayed with great thanks for such a blessing. It is a rare treat to have some luxuries for the dinner table. It helps make the holiday special. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Presents may come from the churches or from extended family members. To ease the financial burden, some might say, "Well Christmas is for children this year. Let's agree not to buy gifts for the adults." In this way, they can still get some things for the little ones, without spending extra money they cannot spare. It is the spreading of love and kindness that helps make Christmas special.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We want to give. It is a blessing to give. Christmas is a special time of spreading cheer and being a blessing to others. But when there is no money to spare, we have to find a way to be at peace with a contented heart, grateful for all the goodness and blessings we do have. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We need to boost morale within our families, especially during these days of living in reduced circumstances. We can "make a Christmas" by reading Scripture, singing carols such as, "O Holy Night" and "The First Noel." We can make popcorn and serve hot chocolate on these cold winter nights. We can save the special treats for Christmas eve and Christmas day so there are wonderful things to look forward to. We can make homemade cards, notes, and little gifts for those of our households to bring a smile of happiness and wonder and joy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We can do good deeds and little kindnesses to lighten the loads of others and to serve with love and cheer. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">All these little acts of living on little money and making the best of one's situation with grace, dignity, and ingenuity will help train us to find joy and peace in serving others and being good stewards of what we have been given. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In good times and bad, in times of wealth or poverty, let us do our very best to make a happy Christmas for the family. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives - </i><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Remembering the Old Days - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2010/12/mothers-with-christmas-courage.html" target="_blank">Mothers with Christmas Courage.</a></b> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A Christmas Eve Blessing - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/to-encourage-downcast-housewife.html" target="_blank">To Encourage the Downcast Housewife</a></b>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Living within our Means - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-housekeepers-budget.html" target="_blank">The Housekeeper's Budget</a>.<br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Careful Living from the Old Days - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2016/12/retirement-planning-for-poor.html" target="_blank">Retirement Planning for the Poor</a></b>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;">- </span><span style="font-size: medium;">To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-weight: normal;">"The Wife" - An Inspiring Story</span></h2>
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<span class="caption"> </span></div><div class="widget-content"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="caption">A beautiful message of domestic tranquility when
faced with a sudden change in financial circumstances in the 1800's. </span></span></div><div class="widget-content"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="caption"> </span></span></div><div class="widget-content"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="caption">Paperback, 42 pages.</span></span>
</div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Please see our description page for "<b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-wife-our-new-book.html" target="_blank">The Wife</a></b>."<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-47139458358862283202023-12-12T13:01:00.000-05:002023-12-12T13:01:04.593-05:00Christmas Cheer After the Snowstorm<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Tdc3t4r3DTtCl_yG4nKT68Y6RwLk-UF7evw9OLTJiXCv9rU4lHrEDDCm5ZS0K9_YxyCG2hBshbuvglScN0ZymqZ7TI7mFJZ2bxq1AIGDDcchYH5qHpnQyDaxAqZSZ6Zjj0E-dIY6TD30scLBuF6kGkTogy1Jnr0IsBQr2tNhP4yGmNwwNwVhe9z97dVY/s500/View%20of%20Christmas%20tree%20and%20deer%20after%20storm%20dec%2011%202023%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20mrs%20white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Tdc3t4r3DTtCl_yG4nKT68Y6RwLk-UF7evw9OLTJiXCv9rU4lHrEDDCm5ZS0K9_YxyCG2hBshbuvglScN0ZymqZ7TI7mFJZ2bxq1AIGDDcchYH5qHpnQyDaxAqZSZ6Zjj0E-dIY6TD30scLBuF6kGkTogy1Jnr0IsBQr2tNhP4yGmNwwNwVhe9z97dVY/w400-h300/View%20of%20Christmas%20tree%20and%20deer%20after%20storm%20dec%2011%202023%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20mrs%20white.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Tree with a deer, after a storm at Mrs. White's Home in Vermont. (Dec. 2023)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We had a major snowstorm the other day. Schools were closed in many areas of the state. The snow was heavy and thick. It fell steadily all through the night.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The next morning, just after the sun was up, I asked my husband to please turn the light on our outdoor Christmas tree and deer. These have been placed on the front grounds of our 2 acre property, here in rural Vermont. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Once the light was on, I went outside with my camera. I walked carefully among the trees, creating a little path towards the cheerful display. There were fallen tree branches in our driveway. The power lines were heavy with snow. There was plenty to worry about. But the beauty of the scene was captivating.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the quiet of the morning, there was a sense of peace.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Later that night, my husband, who has a better quality camera than mine, offered to get an evening view of the Christmas scene. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsR6cJcGoQIgmS1DcmjVXiUASVmV5NCoqSWw2trJrvaKrRloU_fqonog-Bmvo-U69rPawUhyphenhypheno4Bk1o85l2pSSOoHa7z-6vy6uoKkFAQSvMYKRYTZYu8QwIFTQZPQMxjhh0pODbo2tTzSK2UNtKU8YoDFxy9w4Ly8B2pWvxEq-2E9KqZRIsGh21eXp7w46/s500/christmas%20scene%20in%20vermont%20deer%20tree%20lights%20winter%20december%202023%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20mrs%20white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsR6cJcGoQIgmS1DcmjVXiUASVmV5NCoqSWw2trJrvaKrRloU_fqonog-Bmvo-U69rPawUhyphenhypheno4Bk1o85l2pSSOoHa7z-6vy6uoKkFAQSvMYKRYTZYu8QwIFTQZPQMxjhh0pODbo2tTzSK2UNtKU8YoDFxy9w4Ly8B2pWvxEq-2E9KqZRIsGh21eXp7w46/w400-h300/christmas%20scene%20in%20vermont%20deer%20tree%20lights%20winter%20december%202023%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20mrs%20white.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Mr. White: Evening view of our Christmas Tree. (Dec. 2023)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The snowy landscape, and the quiet rural village, are charming this time of year. I am finding such peace and happiness just looking out the window or walking in the snow. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This simple display reminds me of an old time Christmas. In my childhood home, decorations were very minimal and old fashioned. Our humble home was clean and welcoming. There were no Christmas lights on the outside of the house. The only thing you saw, in many of the homes in my Massachusetts neighborhood, was a Christmas tree in the living room window. Back inside, the only other decoration was a nativity scene which was displayed on top of the piano. This quietness and modesty in seasonal decor was beautiful in its simplicity and kept our focus on what Christmas meant to all of us.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This is the time of year when many seek to spread cheer and goodness. It is heartwarming.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">May you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives</i></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> -</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Peaceful old time Living - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2022/06/quiet-duties-of-home.html" target="_blank"><b>Quiet Duties of Home</b></a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">What Many of Us Crave - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2015/06/an-ordinary-life-at-home.html" target="_blank"><b>An Ordinary Life at Home</b></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Taking Care of the Family - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2018/05/a-covered-bridge-and-graceful-living-in.html" target="_blank"><b>A Covered Bridge and Graceful Living in Rural Vermont</b></a>. </span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>For a Peaceful, Old Fashioned Bible Time:</i><br /></span></p><p><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1956616047?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860" target="_blank"></a></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-H9_E1v65Nlno0BQja_ABDy6Of_HqFio6UD1Echq57cLbzg_B0cW3857C1S4OuQwQVzucccerkTnk81bok8VbFCWx2Q_t9nar74TTwa0XLSsWwnZEr1zlMLlq0pihoWFG7hIjgh_fvzIu7yTubsQ9OZ6eTtwj-HDb8UKUhKfsmzQzwg8HbXHtfEK4Ew=s452" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-H9_E1v65Nlno0BQja_ABDy6Of_HqFio6UD1Echq57cLbzg_B0cW3857C1S4OuQwQVzucccerkTnk81bok8VbFCWx2Q_t9nar74TTwa0XLSsWwnZEr1zlMLlq0pihoWFG7hIjgh_fvzIu7yTubsQ9OZ6eTtwj-HDb8UKUhKfsmzQzwg8HbXHtfEK4Ew=w133-h200" width="133" /></a></b></div><p><b> </b> </p><p>Order this 90 - Day devotional study by Mrs. White:<b><br /></b></p><p><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-prentiss-study-our-new-book.html" target="_blank"><b>The Prentiss Study Deluxe Edition </b><b><br /></b></a></p><p></p><p>paperback, 105 pages, 6 x 9. <br /></p><p>ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-text-bold">
</span> <span>978-1956616040</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-38344699795769881722023-12-07T18:49:00.000-05:002023-12-07T18:49:43.130-05:00The Blessing of Homemaking<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WOvPeGsn3T2bYGta6M4-OG-ZljatWzJmtOKZwW-RsHcnWEz5TdxesoDY-vttMMUjZjREzb9Zs8vRB8NBMiBN3LB9FNqkopJzGOwtqygNkAI-ie2Jo_YETI08TRtjN2isgmEoMPbSgsZXA5By6Qk0BQXm1w3KD2b63-CH8-pBEdTarFlzoxGRiidBw384/s500/tea%20table%20with%20Shepherds%20tea%20mrs%20white%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="500" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WOvPeGsn3T2bYGta6M4-OG-ZljatWzJmtOKZwW-RsHcnWEz5TdxesoDY-vttMMUjZjREzb9Zs8vRB8NBMiBN3LB9FNqkopJzGOwtqygNkAI-ie2Jo_YETI08TRtjN2isgmEoMPbSgsZXA5By6Qk0BQXm1w3KD2b63-CH8-pBEdTarFlzoxGRiidBw384/w400-h389/tea%20table%20with%20Shepherds%20tea%20mrs%20white%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shepherd's Tea with Bible verse on the tea bag, at Mrs. White's table. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">There is a mission, for many of us, to keep household expenses as low as possible. I have been keeping the lights off while waiting for natural daylight to keep the electric bill down. It is much more charming to light a candle, in the early morning hours, as I sit at the table with my tea. It feels old fashioned and calming to have the light of the wood stove brightening the parlour on a cold winter evening. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">On dreary snowy mornings, when skies are dark and gray, I open the blinds and enjoy the dim room as I go about straightening things and making everything look pleasant. It feels peaceful and calming to limit the use of electricity.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I make bread and cookies from scratch. It costs very little to provide the household with home baked treats. This brings cheer and goodness to all of us.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">All the simple work of keeping the bills low is possible when I am home and able to keep house in a homemade, old fashioned way.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This effort of homemaking helps provide me with time and a little money to do good deeds and good works. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am on call at all times for my husband, children, and grandchildren. I am able to minister to them with kindness, advice, love, and support for whatever we all go through.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">There are struggles and worries we face nearly every day. We need the guiding love of Christian fellowship and strong family support. We need peace, forgiveness, mercy, and compassion. When there is a homemaker on duty, in a lovely, old fashioned home, it is like having a shining light of safety to warm the heart and comfort weary souls.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">When I am careful with my finances, I am able to do good things for others. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">One day last month, one of our extended family moved into a new place. She was struggling as she was getting settled. After a couple of weeks, I realized there was something I could do for her. I went to my husband and explained that I wanted to send her a little housewarming gift. I knew what she needed and thought it would be a good idea. I explained what she had been going through. As I talked, we both knew we had very little money to spare. He gently said to me, "Honey, your heart is bigger than your wallet." I knew he was right. We both knew she could eventually get these things for herself, over time. But I felt led to do this little thing. I explained to him what I was thinking. "I am not trying to <i>help </i>her. I want to <i>bless </i>her." I told him. "I want to give her this little necessary gift to brighten her day and bring cheer as she gets through this rough time."</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We talked about our current financial situation and our coming prospects. Soon it was worked out and we were able to send her that little gift. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We tighten the budget, rearrange our finances and spend a little less on our food. But we are filled with joy and peace as we do these good deeds along the way. I want to be a blessing. I want to spend my days doing good works, showing compassion, and spreading a light of hope and encouragement. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We homemakers need to keep building up the family. We provide a place of rest while we use good manners to keep relationships strong. This is a necessary work, which requires doing unto others as you would have them do unto you. We cheer them up, we calm them down, and we spread happiness as we share our faith. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The other day, as my husband and I were driving home from an errand, there was a great deal of stress and worry. Sometimes people vent and complain when they are struggling and this spreads more stress onto others. This is when we need to be peacemakers. We need to calm the storm and bring about a rested heart. It is in these moments that we brush aside all the worries, look Heavenward, and start to sing hymns. The old songs have a guiding message that lead us to bring cheer, find peace, and draw close to the Lord through all the trials and troubles we walk through. We find rest in Him and all is well. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This is why I am so grateful for the honor of being a homemaker. My entire focus is on serving my family and keeping house. I am doing the work of blessing my family and guests by doing good deeds, praying, and taking care of our home. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This is a simple life, with a great focus on our Heavenly Father who provides all of our needs on a daily basis. When we do our best to save money, keep costs down, and keep our wants under control, we have freedom to serve and to bless those around us. We just have to remember to pray, every single day, that the Lord will guide us with His eye upon us, and to keep us as the apple of His eye. We are honored to be His children and to serve in the Home. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives</i> -</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">A Lesson in Home Economics -<b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2017/08/feeding-family.html" target="_blank"> Feeding the Family</a></b>.<br /></span>
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A Restful Retreat - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-privacy-of-home-life.html" target="_blank">The Privacy of Home Life</a></b>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Please be one of these: "<b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-mother-who-isnt-busy.html" target="_blank">The Mother Who Isn't Busy.</a></b>"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> <br />
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<b><br /><br /></b><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-88025077046254991152023-12-05T07:22:00.000-05:002023-12-05T07:22:13.757-05:00Homemaking on a Snowy Day<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GXoZSvUKv0YDBVBjDKigxF5eaRb8CFs-JvvXElQm00FuZfKNmoOApKcHxTNBbYHzJa1TPnsgoNfB4IKpHAUYMoYHDbhDMuguFS_5_zoGJnkGJHimZRXGiFwkmSnfPA91c8-x40wI-o15fG2EZgsW-D4HlfQZE_IHk3H8Ggnm3j-TCZ2thOVR83-xn-rW/s500/Winter%20scene%20in%20Vermont%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20Mrs%20White%20December%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="500" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GXoZSvUKv0YDBVBjDKigxF5eaRb8CFs-JvvXElQm00FuZfKNmoOApKcHxTNBbYHzJa1TPnsgoNfB4IKpHAUYMoYHDbhDMuguFS_5_zoGJnkGJHimZRXGiFwkmSnfPA91c8-x40wI-o15fG2EZgsW-D4HlfQZE_IHk3H8Ggnm3j-TCZ2thOVR83-xn-rW/w400-h364/Winter%20scene%20in%20Vermont%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20Mrs%20White%20December%202023.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snowy Landscape on the front grounds at Mrs. White's House in Vermont. Dec. 2023.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We had a snowstorm the other night. It started in the early evening. We watched out the window, as heavy flakes of snow came down at a steady pace. The view by the streetlight was so calming and peaceful to see.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Early the next morning, My husband and I went outside. He watched as I took a few pictures of the front grounds. Our little Christmas tree is set out with a small deer for a companion. It is a charming sight in the snow.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Then we went back inside the house to get warm by the wood stove. I started a batch of whole wheat bread. I got this all set up for the first rising and then cleaned up the kitchen. In just a short while, little grandbaby came to spend the day with me. We played and chatted and laughed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I settled baby at the table with some playdough. He
chose a red color that matched his shirt. While he played, I shaped the
bread dough into loaves and set them in pans for the second rising. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">At lunch time, baby sat in his highchair while I sat across from him. We said our prayers and then I put up a colorful board book, for him to look at, in front of my plate. I served his lunch using a baby plate and fork. I have carrot sticks hidden behind the little book. If he sees the carrots first, he will not eat the potatoes! Soon his plate is empty and I show him the carrots. He is delighted as he eats them. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">All day long we had snacks and juice and fun. Then his Mother came over to get him. I loved having such precious company for the day!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I spent the rest of the afternoon doing those little homemaking duties which bring cheer and happiness to the family. Every time I walked by the front window, I looked out at the snowy landscape. I checked on the deer by the tree and watched the beautiful snow coming down to decorate the property. I am waiting for just the right moment to get a picture of the lit up tree amidst a snowy backdrop. As soon as it looks just right, I will get my husband and we will trudge through the snow and get the pictures to share with all of you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">My heart overflows with gratefulness for all the many blessings of just being HOME. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives</i> - </span><br /> </p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Virtuous Mother - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2012/11/amazing-dedication.html" target="_blank">Amazing Dedication</a></b>. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Simple Living in the Old Days with Little Money -<a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2019/03/standard-of-living.html" target="_blank"><b> Standard of Living</b></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Joy of Taking Care of Babies- <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2015/01/playing-house-in-real-life.html" target="_blank">Playing House in Real Life</a></b>. </span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i> "At Mother's House" by Mrs. White:</i><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPA_ZRKagRD1bzbb3XZWtb2DQgOwzalEJlrBsR5d4MdT0EA3MYUaCF6m_brVWMUZ0TVU5v8vp_pMJDg3fJpJ5Rm56GeY6KSHC_B27IgqTdYTfh--mk9nN75a6hfNQHlWotsuEsemHhRHFHrNHPQWP_-cgKv-q57jhK8URyNnSdHlsx0_0Ujj67gu_6GQ/s346/At%20Mothers%20House%20book%20by%20Mrs%20White.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="235" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPA_ZRKagRD1bzbb3XZWtb2DQgOwzalEJlrBsR5d4MdT0EA3MYUaCF6m_brVWMUZ0TVU5v8vp_pMJDg3fJpJ5Rm56GeY6KSHC_B27IgqTdYTfh--mk9nN75a6hfNQHlWotsuEsemHhRHFHrNHPQWP_-cgKv-q57jhK8URyNnSdHlsx0_0Ujj67gu_6GQ/s320/At%20Mothers%20House%20book%20by%20Mrs%20White.png" width="217" /></a></div> <p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>For Encouragement in Homemaking, order Mrs. White's book, from 2016, "<b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2016/11/at-mothers-house.html" target="_blank">At Mother's House: The Blessing of Being a Christian Housewife</a>."<br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>In this book, you will find essays, articles, and diary entries about life in a Christian home.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>There
are 40 entries which include: "Poor and Pretty Living;"
"A Home Without Clutter;" "The Money Packets;" "A Church Diet for the
Family;" "Bringing Home Baby;" "The Children's Prayers;" "The Shabby
Garden:" and "Just a Housewife."</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Those who are seeking a peaceful home, with the Lord as the foundation, will find encouragement. (Paperback, 122 pages.)</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-91547246772257174912023-12-03T22:20:00.000-05:002023-12-03T22:20:00.068-05:00On the Threshold of Debt <p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmN59UUx-Iz5RWlb9jvTE1S0zsbKk7zC8QZxZ2axYpO8KuW5BqxA0-VzXjyF-_3Ws5fUlQ7ZPNq0mjmlOzleWA9gZgTpgndAE_xxrrTjc3hEx3WqOjnztrdeOJsDwa29R63pqzeDnGfHFY5Rp_oC5S0ulQ8IuttrHD0D7YivVtOiRMXtXiR8fMrUP0nwzT/s500/farmer%201942%20just%20home%20from%20work%20ready%20to%20go%20do%20odd%20jobs%20to%20make%20extra%20money%20to%20pay%20off%20debt%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="500" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmN59UUx-Iz5RWlb9jvTE1S0zsbKk7zC8QZxZ2axYpO8KuW5BqxA0-VzXjyF-_3Ws5fUlQ7ZPNq0mjmlOzleWA9gZgTpgndAE_xxrrTjc3hEx3WqOjnztrdeOJsDwa29R63pqzeDnGfHFY5Rp_oC5S0ulQ8IuttrHD0D7YivVtOiRMXtXiR8fMrUP0nwzT/w400-h379/farmer%201942%20just%20home%20from%20work%20ready%20to%20go%20do%20odd%20jobs%20to%20make%20extra%20money%20to%20pay%20off%20debt%20the%20legacy%20of%20home.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LOC: Farmer just home from work, about to do odd jobs to earn money to help pay off debt, 1942.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The current economy has put a massive strain on many household budgets. Those who live on a small income are struggling to buy groceries, pay their electric bill, and have necessary transportation. We have noticed the rising cost of food and utilities. We have also noticed a shortage of affordable used cars. This can have a negative impact on low income families.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For all of my married years, we have been able to buy old cars for a few thousand dollars. We would pay cash using tax refunds, or money that had been saved over a long period of time. We expected to pay for repairs and make these cars last for a few years and then repeat the process. In this way, we have never had a car payment. We wanted to avoid going into debt. We did not feel like it was a safe thing to do. With the current shortage of affordable cars, this system is no longer working for us.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">When facing the possibility of necessary debt, there is a sense of anxiety or fear. I am realizing that while it is normal to have a mortgage on one's home, it may also be necessary to take out a loan to buy a car. This is something I have never had to deal with. It is the debt that troubles me. When the budget is already as low as possible, and paying for necessities is already a struggle, it seems frightening to go into debt to buy a vehicle. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">However, I am finding courage thinking about old farm families who worked incredibly hard to pay off their debts as fast as they could. There is a method to getting rid of debt. In the 1800's book, "Stepping Heavenward," by Elizabeth Prentiss, there is a struggle with money for a period of time for the newly married "Katy." Her husband had taken on the responsibility of paying off his elderly father's debts. This left the purse nearly empty and kept the house funds very low. The family went without. They had to not only make their own clothes, but spend a great deal of time each day mending and repairing what they already had. The kitchen table was not always bountiful. There was more labor without much to show for it. But eventually the debt was repaid and this brought great relief to the household. They could finally afford necessary items again and there was a sense of peace about their finances.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">As for our ongoing car troubles, I have lived without a car for long periods of time. During those times, I was able to carpool with others for grocery trips and errands. It was a hardship, but we got by until there was enough money to buy a dependable vehicle. My circumstances have changed and this is no longer possible. We need a good car for essential medical trips. We have to go to a hospital in the next state for ongoing treatment. This situation alone makes it necessary for us to have a decent car. Because of this, we are making inquiries with banks and such to see what options we have for a loan. We need the payments to be as low as possible so we can somehow manage each month through good times and bad until we get the debt paid off.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am thinking of all the little ways I can cut down on the bills so we can pay for a loan. I will share some of the things I am doing to free up some money each month, in hopes that it might help someone else who is in similar circumstances:<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">1. To save on beverages such as juices and such - I am drinking mostly ice water each day. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">2. I stopped buying my favorite (peppermint) tea. I will use up what I already have and then switch to ice water. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">3. I have grapefruit every day with my breakfast. This is cut in half and then I eat one fourth each day. In this way, one grapefruit lasts me for four days. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Since groceries are one of the biggest expenses in our home, we are choosing very plain food that doesn't cost very much. We are eating food that is nutritious but not what is considered a luxury. We are also very careful with portions and make the food last. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">4. I am saving money on stamps by paying most of my bills by phone. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">5. I keep things unplugged as much as possible. For example: when we use the toaster oven, we always unplug it after use. (Every little thing we can do to reduce the electric bill will help save money.) </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">6. We use nightlights in some of the rooms of this house. I also make my breakfast, before the sun is up, with only the nightlight on in the kitchen. I find it is charming as it saves money on electricity.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">7. I read a lot of books for entertainment. I have a large collection of books so this doesn't cost anything. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">8. We stay home most of the time. We keep busy here on our property with projects and spending time with our family, so there is little need to go anywhere other than for normal errands or church. This saves money on gas and also avoids the temptation to spend money while out and about. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">9. I will mention one more thing. It is something that seems normal to me, but it might not to others. <b>We never eat out </b>(unless we are away on a trip.) This is not hard for us because we live in a rural area and the options are limited. But even if we did have a lot of restaurants around us, we simply cannot afford to eat out. We have lived this way for many years and are used to it. Food from home costs very little and will save an enormous amount of money over time.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">When it comes to facing the possibility of going into debt, it is important to realize the difference between consumer, materialistic debt (which used to be considered frivolous and dangerous) and necessary debt (for basic transportation and housing.) Then make the effort at tightening expenses, living on less, and focusing on saving money and paying off the debt as soon as possible. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Please also realize that one must not live on borrowed money. If we are struggling to buy food or pay for heat, we should reach out to food pantries, churches, and fuel assistance for help. If we don't have the cash to pay for these things, then we should seek help.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">These are hard times we are enduring! But it is nothing new. Our grandmothers and great-grandmothers also lived through hard times. Let us find joy and happiness in living a simple life, remembering that the Lord will guide us in good times and bad. He will walk with us through all of our lives. We are blessed. We are rich in peace and faith. We will do our best to manage the income we have been provided with, and trust the Lord will take care of the rest.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><i><span style="font-size: large;">From the Archives</span> </i>- </p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">God's precious care of our lives (Includes a story about Mrs. Charles Spurgeon) - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2014/01/all-of-gods-children-have-shoes.html" target="_blank"><b>All of God's Children Have Shoes</b></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Peaceful old time Living - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2022/06/quiet-duties-of-home.html" target="_blank"><b>Quiet Duties of Home</b></a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Beautiful Summer days at home (and living on a "Walton's Budget") - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2020/08/old-time-homemaking.html" target="_blank"><b>Old Time Homemaking</b></a>. </span></p><p> <span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p>
</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Learn How To Manage Money on a Small Income, with this helpful book:</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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income, along with a method for keeping a handwritten ledger, with lots of thrifty ideas, in
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<i> -<a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2019/11/an-old-fashioned-budget-my-new-book.html" target="_blank"><b>An Old Fashioned Budget: Humble Financial Management for the Christian Housewife</b></a>. </i></p><i> Paperback, 77 pages. </i><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-77575585593445834672023-11-27T04:33:00.001-05:002023-11-27T04:33:19.145-05:00Cookbook Winner and a Video<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrt9_G1LIantZFhQKc8rRQX71Z8eYhj8KQezZUmosar4VusHv7b9_4q_jsQzrear6UVQaCd6I0sF4mXakQdFGWXnWbNkZgLEY8iN-iARr9eY4fR9F115E74uZ39FUR1pBm917lGlid_7zRVSr1R9muY6PylIF09rnH72IOtvJTXJX6w7ZbiROk04Qew40/s865/applesauce%20cake%20recipe%20video%202%20%20from%20serving%20in%20the%20kitchen%20cookbook.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="865" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrt9_G1LIantZFhQKc8rRQX71Z8eYhj8KQezZUmosar4VusHv7b9_4q_jsQzrear6UVQaCd6I0sF4mXakQdFGWXnWbNkZgLEY8iN-iARr9eY4fR9F115E74uZ39FUR1pBm917lGlid_7zRVSr1R9muY6PylIF09rnH72IOtvJTXJX6w7ZbiROk04Qew40/w400-h272/applesauce%20cake%20recipe%20video%202%20%20from%20serving%20in%20the%20kitchen%20cookbook.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo of Mrs. White's video demonstrating one of the recipes from the cookbook.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am so grateful for all the comments on my Thanksgiving post. I enjoyed reading about what you are thankful for and the blessings of family on such a special day.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you for all your entries for the cookbook giveaway! I have the names of the two winners which I will share in just a minute.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">At the beginning of this month, I added a video to our YouTube channel. It is in my "homemaking" playlist, and is called, "How to Make an Applesauce Cake." This is one of the recipes from my cookbook, "Serving in the Kitchen." If you have not had a chance to see it, here is a direct link:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3LgM6NR2eg&list=PLdjNiA5yPfo46l2_O8L5taQscGSPbfgfX&index=2&t=277s" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3LgM6NR2eg&list=PLdjNiA5yPfo46l2_O8L5taQscGSPbfgfX&index=2&t=277s<br /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you so much to those who take the time to visit the blog and YouTube channel. I am grateful for your visits and comments!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Now for the winners:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic8kmc5Q6gJsz7uN4MDT0qD1Q5qLtJASbtfFfdiQSmnK4_vBrsRhyphenhyphenvdW2iPXtCsN12HoXdrTRzpcGe0LPlnuTrxBqtYCAIaM4My9NmQTIBLjQAR52pKUw3Raobq1n8-PmvbuRyem2a7bp6fTLPEj04o2TKD7Bq6Ly4LuNENx0S-uw94NpRQe9TcYZozahB/s391/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="258" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic8kmc5Q6gJsz7uN4MDT0qD1Q5qLtJASbtfFfdiQSmnK4_vBrsRhyphenhyphenvdW2iPXtCsN12HoXdrTRzpcGe0LPlnuTrxBqtYCAIaM4My9NmQTIBLjQAR52pKUw3Raobq1n8-PmvbuRyem2a7bp6fTLPEj04o2TKD7Bq6Ly4LuNENx0S-uw94NpRQe9TcYZozahB/w132-h200/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" width="132" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Two readers were randomly selected from the entries that were received. The winners are:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">"Elle" and "Michelle"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Each winner will receive a paperback copy of my cookbook, "<b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2023/11/serving-in-kitchen-my-new-book.html" target="_blank">Serving in the Kitchen: Cookbook with Recipes, Advice, and Encouragement for the Christian Home.</a></b>"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> I have already notified them by email. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you again, so much, for all your entries. They were a blessing and encouragement to read.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">May you find joy in setting the table, serving the family, and making your home a restful and cheerful place to be! <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i> From the Archives </i></span><span style="font-size: medium;">- </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">What makes a good house keeper?<b> <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2018/04/old-fashioned-duty-of-homemaker.html" target="_blank">Old Fashioned Duty of a Homemaker</a></b>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Lessons from my Mother - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-home-without-clutter.html" target="_blank">A Home Without Clutter</a></b>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">What it Means to Be - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2016/08/just-housewife.html" target="_blank">Just a Housewife</a></b>.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-41419439724149171042023-11-25T06:36:00.000-05:002023-11-25T06:36:39.663-05:00Settling in For Winter with Great Faith<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAA2fk8mA3znrWw_iGydDwsPPbTectkwTQBbGA-aNzYi8Rs3Nbb3jU987xbOOY2DnigOPUOpKDmSgLtviAd9ysQu4K0-3PBe2LfSZalSQy10jnFWBOfPIBng7gUWMO7xNkIPR4Va7TbJRHU-K1dALLNMT0v9epHnQmlu-31fqn7SXp0zs_1_pnemZdyRjW/s580/thanksgiving%20table%202023%20The%20Legacy%20of%20Home%20blog%20Mrs%20White%20Vermont.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="435" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAA2fk8mA3znrWw_iGydDwsPPbTectkwTQBbGA-aNzYi8Rs3Nbb3jU987xbOOY2DnigOPUOpKDmSgLtviAd9ysQu4K0-3PBe2LfSZalSQy10jnFWBOfPIBng7gUWMO7xNkIPR4Va7TbJRHU-K1dALLNMT0v9epHnQmlu-31fqn7SXp0zs_1_pnemZdyRjW/w300-h400/thanksgiving%20table%202023%20The%20Legacy%20of%20Home%20blog%20Mrs%20White%20Vermont.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving Table at Mrs. White's House, 2023.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">One recent evening, my husband had to go out on an errand. He invited me along for the drive, knowing I wanted to see all the Christmas lights in the neighborhood. We have snow on the ground and it looks very peaceful. There is not much traffic here in our rural village so it was a quiet drive in the country. I loved seeing all the lights and the pretty homes as I thought of family and this wonderful season.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Every time it snows, my husband comes to find me to make sure I am able to look out the window. He doesn't want me to miss it! This happens frequently, all season long. I never get tired of seeing the snow falling and swirling over the landscape, here in Vermont. It always makes me smile.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I have been cleaning and organizing and working in the kitchen. There are two different kinds of homemade bread in the freezer. If we do not have a full house, the homemade bread lasts longer than necessary, so I freeze it in slices. In this way, I make bread less often, but can easily take out a slice and warm it in the toaster oven, each day, as needed. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I have been trying not to worry or fret or be anxious. We all have obstacles and trials in our lives. It may be about having enough food to eat, money for little gifts for Christmas, car repairs, or heat for the house. I have to remember to pray each day for today's need and not worry about what may happen tomorrow. I need to seek a close walk with the Lord every minute of the day in order to find rest and a feeling of security. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Last night I was studying the passage in Matthew chapter 6, which encourages me in learning not to worry about our daily needs. Then I read from an 1800's pulpit commentary, which used to belong to my father. There are various detailed explanations about the passage that are helpful to read. I will share a quote here:<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">"The best preparation for to-morrow is to do the duty of to-day. This is a great practical rule which, if followed, eases life of most of its burden."</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the midst of homemaking and taking care of the family, we are often faced with some obstacle. This should not stop us in our tracks. I must not be distracted from the beautiful work of shining a light of cheer and goodness to those of my household. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We should give ourselves to the service of God. We are called to this higher duty. Dwelling on our worries and wondering if we will be provided for is a waste of our time. The Lord feeds the sparrows and makes the flowers of the field beautiful. We are very precious to Him and much loved. He will take care of us. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am often being reminded that while it is natural to worry when faced with a sudden fear or financial trial, I must not remain in that troubled state of mind. We must send up a prayer to our dear Heavenly Father and know He will take care of everything. In that moment, we must stop worrying. We can trust Him with great faith that all will be well. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Our daily troubles may very well be designed to nudge us, to remind us, that we must pray and ask for our day's portion. It helps us to go directly to the Lord as it strengthens a bond of closeness in our walk with Him. Our needs and worries are a blessing when we are drawn closer to God, as we look to Him for help in every aspect of our lives. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Winter tends to be a harsh time of year because of frequent illnesses, financial needs, and the struggle to stay warm and fed. Yet there is also a beauty in this season. We tend to stay indoors more than at any other time. This is an opportunity to provide a happy home with great patience, long-suffering, mercy, love, and an understanding heart. It </span><span style="font-size: medium;">is a quiet sort of peaceful life, with a strong foundation in love and service. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am looking forward to many snow days, sewing projects, baking, and frequent visits from the family. I am grateful to stay at home and pace myself as I clean and decorate and cook and bake. This will be a lovely winter season with a focus on good deeds and many acts of kindness, as we shine a light of hope and encouragement. We will do all things for the glory of God.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives</i> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Are You a Member? - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2013/03/mothers-benevolent-society.html" target="_blank"><b>Mother's Benevolent Society</b></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Old Fashioned Thrift - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2016/12/retirement-planning-for-poor.html" target="_blank">Retirement Planning for the Poor</a></b>.<br /></span>
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The precious joy of taking care of Grandchildren - <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2016/06/i-hear-angels-crying.html" target="_blank">I hear Angels Crying</a></b>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span>
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The sun has not yet risen. We have snow outside here in New England, providing us with a sense of home and happiness at this time of year. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We will be serving a traditional dinner tomorrow of turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, corn, and bread. Our desserts will include pumpkin pie and a lemon meringue pie. I have cheese and crackers, and some fresh vegetables for appetizers. I will set the table with my best dishes and make it look inviting and special. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">There should be four of us for dinner, unless we have unexpected company. Some of my children live a distance away and are not able to travel. So we will visit on the phone and send love and happy greetings in that way. It will be a lovely day of rest and prayer and gratefulness for our food and blessings.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>May the Lord bless us and help us to be a light of goodness and kindness all the days of our lives. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">From our home to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Giveaway <br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1uf61Ulcb1Y-w8EftP1kXO7cYtL1gGQmETARiTkq5gSNW_af3E58-cwh8QIuEP710JCN4m3kFNYMi-A6t7QdiYVVStjGUV3yF1DtGNzYrbJbB_5p-t45jdrHddq6dTCSTPVl6vghZ22EKOAGm0VonGzid9-EFCcQEV0vQpQZMfkyWGfgsw7rjDAlptKB/s391/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="258" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1uf61Ulcb1Y-w8EftP1kXO7cYtL1gGQmETARiTkq5gSNW_af3E58-cwh8QIuEP710JCN4m3kFNYMi-A6t7QdiYVVStjGUV3yF1DtGNzYrbJbB_5p-t45jdrHddq6dTCSTPVl6vghZ22EKOAGm0VonGzid9-EFCcQEV0vQpQZMfkyWGfgsw7rjDAlptKB/w132-h200/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" width="132" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />I would like to offer my new cookbook, "<b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2023/11/serving-in-kitchen-my-new-book.html" target="_blank">Serving in the Kitchen,</a></b>" in a giveaway. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I have 2 copies to give away. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b>Two winners </b>will be randomly selected to receive a paperback copy of this book. Each winner will receive one copy of the book. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>To enter, all you have to do is leave me a comment, </b>telling me about your Thanksgiving. You might want to share a childhood memory, or what you are doing to prepare the house in cleaning or decorating. Perhaps you will tell us what your plans are this year and how many are expected for dinner. Or, you may what to share what you are especially thankful for this year. Whatever you are able to share will be a blessing for us all to read!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>For additional entries:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Share about this giveaway on social media or on your blog (if you have one).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">2. <b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2023/03/how-to-subscribe.html" target="_blank">Subscribe to this blog</a></b> for updates. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Subscribe to my YouTube channel, "<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@oldfashionedhomemaking" target="_blank">The Legacy of Home with Mrs. White</a></b>." (I just added a new video yesterday with helpful ideas about cleaning. I hope you like it!) <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Please leave a separate comment for each entry. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">
<b>Two </b>random winners we be selected on Monday, November 27, 2023. (U.S.
Entries only.) If I am unable to reach the winner within 48 hours, an
alternate winner will be selected. <span style="font-style: italic;">Your entry is only valid if you include a way for me to contact you. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span>Updated: This contest is now closed.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The winners are "Elle" and "Michelle." They have already been contacted. Thank you to all who entered! </span><b><span> <br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives </i>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span>
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Training Children - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2014/05/nobody-wants-to-clean-messy-house.html" target="_blank"><b>Nobody Wants to Clean a Messy House</b></a>.<br /></span>
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Frugal Wisdom - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/why-high-cost-of-food.html" target="_blank"><b>Why The High Cost of Food</b></a>?<br /></span>
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Family Life - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-secret-to-happy-home.html" target="_blank"><b>The Secret to a Happy Home</b></a>. <br /></span> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span></span></span></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-86126624716221806552023-11-15T07:53:00.000-05:002023-11-15T07:53:18.627-05:00The Light of a Little Tree at Christmas<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4z9UWCLYmG0bSxgPVkoIAb57g9Qj63IyYnCPA6lfsBE6lR_lHC50ckyWgw-Yrs0NU9IR8vT6gKLCHCRWteZOeQZao2wZ9jCfW6hef1ag0iEF8JFbDnyKCYZRtXp1lP4wHou3-8NmRfztYFiUD7SrxH6_PII5qDrrp1_nDMIuRNl67_ppfO8ZCGh1aSSWP/s579/mrs%20white%20Vermont%20christmas%20estate%20december%202016%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="579" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4z9UWCLYmG0bSxgPVkoIAb57g9Qj63IyYnCPA6lfsBE6lR_lHC50ckyWgw-Yrs0NU9IR8vT6gKLCHCRWteZOeQZao2wZ9jCfW6hef1ag0iEF8JFbDnyKCYZRtXp1lP4wHou3-8NmRfztYFiUD7SrxH6_PII5qDrrp1_nDMIuRNl67_ppfO8ZCGh1aSSWP/w400-h285/mrs%20white%20Vermont%20christmas%20estate%20december%202016%20(3).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Past: The front grounds of our property in December of 2016. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">At this time of year, just before Thanksgiving, my husband begins the process of setting up the Christmas lights at our 1850's property, here in Vermont.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A couple of days ago, after he recovered from a recent illness, I saw him fixing up our artificial tree. It is an outdoor tree that we keep on the front grounds during the winter months.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">He will set up the tree in the midst of our large 50 foot trees at the front of the property. This gives it such a charming, old time feeling of Christmas cheer. Those who see the light of the little tree, as they drive by, are delighted by the warmth and beauty with thoughts of home.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">One December, in 2018, we had an incredible storm. After it was calm, my husband went out and captured a photograph of the scenery. A picture of this is below:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p>
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</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">To have this little tree is my favorite part of winter. Once my husband sets it up, it remains outdoors for the entire season because the frigid air, the ice, and the packed snow will stay for months. This makes it nearly impossible for him to take down the lights until spring has arrived. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am hoping he will have all the work finished by Thanksgiving. At the end of that day, after the sun has set, my husband will come and find me somewhere in the house. He will take my hand and guide me to the front window of the second floor and he will say, "There is your tree." And I will see the beautiful lights and I will smile. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i> </i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives -</i></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><br />
Lessons from my Childhood - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2011/11/manners-learned-at-finishing-school.html" target="_blank"><b>Manners Learned at the Finishing School</b></a>.<br />
</p><p>Motivation and Cheer to Do the Work - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2014/03/housekeeping-with-will.html" target="_blank">Housekeeping - with a Will</a>. <br />
</p><p>Old Fashioned Thrift in Hard Times - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2018/11/a-new-england-winter-on-small-income.html" target="_blank">A New England Winter on a Small Income</a>.
</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;">- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For happiness and cheer in the kitchen:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Mrs. White's old fashioned cookbook focuses on serving meals and setting the table in a humble home. </i><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngcIvIQPbBeqGWmd_NP-lgWyhnag3Jec78rLemojgPZ2D1AsXXHgXoFOOmv1e_dv7cFSOd0jZGrb0MopmqnFjL3d5gkA2BJCXDwn_K1O4X-bU5_tugL2UwjEzwItVJaPGejFEzTfeRb4EKVccig5jRktHZjQjPggK5O5GOKSMnROuxaxPbBe2byUkdvDH/s391/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="258" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngcIvIQPbBeqGWmd_NP-lgWyhnag3Jec78rLemojgPZ2D1AsXXHgXoFOOmv1e_dv7cFSOd0jZGrb0MopmqnFjL3d5gkA2BJCXDwn_K1O4X-bU5_tugL2UwjEzwItVJaPGejFEzTfeRb4EKVccig5jRktHZjQjPggK5O5GOKSMnROuxaxPbBe2byUkdvDH/w132-h200/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" width="132" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">"<i><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2023/11/serving-in-kitchen-my-new-book.html" target="_blank">Serving in the Kitchen: Cookbook with Recipes, Advice, and Encouragement for the Christian Home</a></i>"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">152 pages, <b>paperback</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-53619233102844188462023-11-10T08:51:00.002-05:002023-11-11T07:24:54.690-05:00Homemaking During a Confinement<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnCmq2yA_Aa0Xs5VT59LxtYUct3ira_7dfJYizXvcdB3KbdB1_JTx4lCtyyZem9WTbHN_meaAm1HufzjbSUNp7fTD6zNKh0qvIrWzQbWWROWVMv49-lXC-FCw6xVVIwTt806BN70QXiMxcSONikegikascdGJn2xxJ0Tz_fKw8ktK4gVCWeJ6KYgQ_sAFu/s600/Library%20of%20Congress%20kitchen%20with%20Quick%20Meal%20stove%201930%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20blog.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="600" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnCmq2yA_Aa0Xs5VT59LxtYUct3ira_7dfJYizXvcdB3KbdB1_JTx4lCtyyZem9WTbHN_meaAm1HufzjbSUNp7fTD6zNKh0qvIrWzQbWWROWVMv49-lXC-FCw6xVVIwTt806BN70QXiMxcSONikegikascdGJn2xxJ0Tz_fKw8ktK4gVCWeJ6KYgQ_sAFu/w400-h304/Library%20of%20Congress%20kitchen%20with%20Quick%20Meal%20stove%201930%20the%20legacy%20of%20home%20blog.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Library of Congress: Kitchen with a Quick Meal stove, 1930.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Some evenings, over the past few months, I receive a phone call from one of my daughters. "You will have a sick child tomorrow," she tells me. I ask a few questions about fevers and diet to gather information and prepare myself. We have an agreement, she and I. I will take any of her children who are sick at any time she needs me. In this case, she may have an urgent meeting or an essential appointment. She knows I will take the babies whether they are sick or not. I am not concerned about germs or getting sick.* It is as if these children were a part of my own household. I am here for them at any time of the day or night, regardless of the situation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I had to prepare for one of these days recently. After I received the notice from my daughter, I did a few things to get ready for the next morning. I made a batch of homemade jello in case my patient's fever made it difficult for her to eat. I went into the guest room and took the twin mattress off the frame. I brought it into my own bedroom and placed it on the floor. (This would be our sick room.*) My room is large enough for a play area, chairs, and a television set. The patient would be very comfortable in a cozy bed of her own, in a place where we could all rest together, because any time I have one of the sick children, I am always given the baby to care for at the same time. I am always delighted to have these grandchildren here and am happy to take care of them.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In this recent case, grand-girl had a fever for almost an entire week. Her mother took care of her for 4 days and then on the 5th day she had to do some errands. Early in the morning, she brought me the baby and my 9 year old granddaughter. We had such a nice restful day while I waited on her and cared for the baby. I kept asking her questions,"Would you like a cool cloth for your forehead?" or "Can I get you something to drink?" or "Are you hungry for lunch yet?" We all rested together as much as possible, while I did the work of homemaking and the duties of nursing a patient.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Last month, there were three sick children here all on one day. They enjoyed the care they received at Grandmother's little hospital. I am grateful for any time I get to spend with them. Once the children are well and healthy again, they return to their normal routine and go back to visiting me on our regular schedule. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If I am ever busy or need to go to the store, when one of these calls comes in, I rearrange my schedule, change an appointment, or put off my errands. The children will always come first.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Now there is a new sickness going on at our house. Early this week, a member of my immediate household found out he has that dreaded, contagious sickness. He has quarantined himself in the downstairs section of the house. Groceries for the patient were dropped off within the first day. I have rarely seen my husband in days, since this happened. When he needs to talk to me, he knocks on the wall near the location of my upstairs bedroom. This is a signal for me to go to the top of the stairs to see what he wants. He will say, "Call me on the intercom." Then he quickly goes back to his recliner. He has no idea how to use the intercom on our house phone. This is why it is a longer process for him to reach me. I use our remote phone and call the unit in the living room. Then he will tell me how he is doing, what he might need at the store, and that he loves me. He is very concerned about my well-being and does not want me to get sick.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I have been resting as much as possible to keep up my strength in case I get sick too. At this point I am only very tired. But I will need to clean and keep things sanitary. I have work to do but will take many breaks. This morning, I need to bake some bread because I don't have enough to get through the day. I will prepare the dough early and then set it to rise. It should not take very long since I get to rest between risings. This is necessary work but will happen at a calm and steady pace. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Many of us are going through hard times, whether it is health troubles or financial needs. These are struggles and obstacles that we all face at some point. Yet through it all, we keep house, we take care of the family, we manage the paperwork and the money, and we focus on the Lord.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Yesterday, as I was driving home from grocery shopping, the snow was gently falling, creating a beautiful winter scene. I was grateful for the beauty of the day, but I was very cold. The heat in my car does not work. (It stopped working at the end of last winter.) I had forgotten how cold the car can be. But I knew I would be home soon. I would be positive through this difficult struggle of being uncomfortable. In my heart I told myself, "In Heaven, there will be heat in my car." What a wonderful place we are privileged to go after our life's trials and work are over - we will be comfortable and happy in Heaven. Whenever things get rough for me, I will remind myself how perfect life will be for all of eternity in the presence and comfort of our dear Lord, forever and ever. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Blessings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. White</span></p><p>* For advice on having a sick room and a safe way of taking care of patients at home, please see my post, "<b><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-comforting-sick-room.html" target="_blank">A Comforting Sick Room</a></b>." (I also share my mother's example.) <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>From the Archives</i> - </span></p><p>What Many of Us Crave - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2015/06/an-ordinary-life-at-home.html" target="_blank"><b>An Ordinary Life at Home</b></a>.</p><p>Help for when you feel like - <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2019/05/neglecting-housework.html" target="_blank"><b>Neglecting the Housework</b></a>.</p><p>Something We All Need -<a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2021/04/peace-be-upon-this-house.html" target="_blank"><b> Peace Be Upon This House</b></a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>- To find out more about this blog, or Mrs. White, please visit our <a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2009/12/legacy-of-home-disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank"><b>About page</b></a>. -</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Mrs. White's old fashioned cookbook focuses on serving meals and setting the table in a humble home. <br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngcIvIQPbBeqGWmd_NP-lgWyhnag3Jec78rLemojgPZ2D1AsXXHgXoFOOmv1e_dv7cFSOd0jZGrb0MopmqnFjL3d5gkA2BJCXDwn_K1O4X-bU5_tugL2UwjEzwItVJaPGejFEzTfeRb4EKVccig5jRktHZjQjPggK5O5GOKSMnROuxaxPbBe2byUkdvDH/s391/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="258" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngcIvIQPbBeqGWmd_NP-lgWyhnag3Jec78rLemojgPZ2D1AsXXHgXoFOOmv1e_dv7cFSOd0jZGrb0MopmqnFjL3d5gkA2BJCXDwn_K1O4X-bU5_tugL2UwjEzwItVJaPGejFEzTfeRb4EKVccig5jRktHZjQjPggK5O5GOKSMnROuxaxPbBe2byUkdvDH/w132-h200/Serving%20in%20the%20Kitchen%20paperback%20cover.png" width="132" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">"<i><a href="https://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2023/11/serving-in-kitchen-my-new-book.html" target="_blank">Serving in the Kitchen: Cookbook with Recipes, Advice, and Encouragement for the Christian Home</a></i>"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">152 pages, <b>paperback</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Mrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.com12