2008 February « Home but not Alone

Before I check out for a day or six…..

February 25, 2008 at 2:29 pm (Blogging, Blogs I read, Thought for Today)

If technology amazes you, you’ll be interested in the next phase of blog commenting. Carla has it all installed and lets you know how it’s done.

Are your kids getting to the stage where they need to be more independent, be sure to check out this funny anecdote from the team at Girltalk.

If you want to know what’s on our visiting Pastors mind before he gets here check out his latest post at Reformed Baptist Fellowship. For the record I had to google SUV ! IF you only read one of my links to-day make sure it’s this one.

Elaine (Mummymac)

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Reminder…

February 25, 2008 at 7:43 am (Church)

To all you ~~thousands~~ people who are googling “Reformed Baptists meetings in Northern Ireland”, yes you found the right site.

It’s this week folks and the details of our conference on Saturday follow on the flyer.

An up-date is the topic for our nightly meetings from Wednesday to Friday this week at 7:30pm. (27, 28 & 29th February)

Topic: Marriage, Made in Paradise

1. What God has joined together.

2. Ways for wives to love their husbands.

3. Ways for husbands to love their wives.

Note: Subject could change at the discretion of our visiting speaker.

The topic of our Ladies Conference on Saturday however, won’t change. We are looking forward to being challenged by the material Pastor Chanski has used for his forthcoming book Womanly Dominion.

If you can’t be with us but would like to sample some of what we will hear it is possible to do so by using this link. (The Womanly Dominion sermons are about half way down the page).

Pastor Chanski will also be preaching during the Lord’s Day Services on Sunday 2 March 2008 at 11.30am and 6:30pm.

Elaine

Bloggy Breakfast Winner

February 25, 2008 at 7:25 am (Blogging)

The random number chosen by number one son showed Kim as in Upward Call to be the winner of the cookbook.

I’ll get it in the post as soon as I have worked out which she would prefer.

Congratulations Kim.

Elaine (MM)

Winner

February 23, 2008 at 9:51 pm (Blogging)

I’m preparing for a house guest, if it’s quiet round here you’ll know why also, it’s time I was in bed.

Just to say the winner of the final game from Mustard Seed Games was Holly.

I’ve e-mailed Holly for her details.

A great big thank you to all at Mustard Seed Games for giving away so many of their products.

I’ll post the Big Bloggy Breakfast winner as I get the chance next week.

Have a blessed Lord’s Day with the Lord’s people.

Elaine

My vision.

February 23, 2008 at 9:38 am (Personal)

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BIG BLOGGY BREAKFAST 08

February 20, 2008 at 9:55 am (Blogging, Recipes)

It’s here at last folks, Rebecca’s Recipe Round-up is being hosted here today by none other than moi and have I got a stack for you. It’s like a world tour of Breakfast deliciousness and if you live in my house a world tour starts in Northern Ireland!

You ladies have been bashing away at your keyboards and have been loading up my inbox with delicious recipes. I just can’t wait to try them out.

Oh no, that’s right I have to share them with you all first

Don’t forget you still have time to send me your best ever Breakfast Recipe and if you send it while it’s still Wednesday with me (GMT) I’ll enter you into a drawing for a cookbook. You can contact me using these details.

I think most Breakfasts here in Northern Ireland are quite boring with the exception of our Ulster Fry so I’m looking forward to trying some of these:

My friend Janus who doesn’t host a blog started the ball rolling on my reminder post by keeping it simple with Muesli with a dollop of Yoghurt and a nice mix of fresh fruit on top. I have to admit I don’t tend to buy Muesli much so this gives me a great starting point.

Laura from Laura Williams Musings has served up some Home made Granola this recipe certainly appeals to me as all the ingredients are readily available here.

Betsy in Indy blogs The Homeschool Way and has a post up of her very own recipe for Monkey Bread, Betsy says “It has lots of sugar in it, I guess that’s why it tastes sooo good”. I suppose we’re just going to have to make it to be sure Betsy!!

It’s Carmel Nut French Toast from The Accidental Pastors Wife who really accidentally decided to take part when she accidentally stumbled unto my blog. I can hardly type Carmel Nut French Toast without salivating – thanks Juloyes.

Rebecca herself posted a great breakfast tip for Mini French Toast in her reminder post yesterday and then came up with a Home made Granola Recipe with a list of optional ingredients as long as your arm. I believe a trip to the health food store is definitely in order.

Ellen who is in California, (only, when she isn’t in Seattle) has a great post up of her Banana Bread. Nice pics Ellen!

Rosemary at Seasonings of the Heart was one of the many bloggers who loaded up my in box while I was sleeping (because that’s how it works when you live over here) her recipe for Oatmeal Pancakes is a definite must try for this house as we do love a pancake. Rosemary also included links to her recipe for Fiesta Eggs her version of Home made Granola and also Buttermilk Currant Scones. As Ellen says in the comments of Rosemary’s post “I think it’s time for me to try making Granola“!

Dorothy who is Kim’s friend, has just started blogging over at Field Stone Cottage (welcome to the world of Blog Dorothy!) I can tell you’re going to be a great blogger by the sound of those Swiss Potato Pancakes. Delicious. Go check out Dorothy’s new header.

Karen at Simply a Musing Blog has submitted a Crockpot Recipe Southwest Crockpot Breakfast, it sounds delicious Karen, I’m glad you included it as I am so going to get myself one of those Crockpots one of these days.

My post is up too – Muffins with Banana and Cinnamon simple but delicious.

Adding here as they come in folks:

Kim as (in The Upward Call one) has posted a great recipe for French Toast Casserole.

Kim as in Hiraeth has a whole Scone theme going on at her blog.

Juloyes is still coming up with the Breakfast goodies with her Ultimate Breakfast Casserole.

Juloyes is really enjoying herself folks as she has now posted Whole Wheat Pancakes.

Annette sends a link for Cinnamon French Toast Sticks and Sausage.

And just when I thought I had all the recipes gathered Pam sent a whole selection more.

Thanks Pam – no more excuses for cereal and milk ladies!!

Ladies thanks so much for taking part, feel free to send me any more links throughout the day and I’ll include them in this post. If any of the links aren’t working just let me know. Did I forget you?? Just let me know, Thanks.

I’ll do a drawing at the weekend so come back then and see who the winner is.

Now I’m off to have Breakfast ;-)

Mummymac – Elaine to those who share Breakfast with me

PS Rebecca still needs a volunteer to host next month. Let Rebecca know if you can help.

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English Muffins with Banana and Cinnamon.

February 20, 2008 at 9:29 am (Blogging, Recipes)

This is a simple Breakfast recipe that everyone enjoys and doesn’t take long to make which is ideal for our house

English Muffins my friends it appears are absolutely nothing like your good old American version.

We do the American style here too but for this Breakfast favourite in our house it’s the English style you require

I believe they can be sourced in most countries.

They look like this:

So the ingredients needed are these:

a pack of muffins, 2-3 bananas, Ground Cinnamon and Butter.

Slice the Muffins, butter and place the sliced banana inside, then sprinkle with Cinnamon.

CAREFULLY !! - Good job we like cinnamon in our house

Heat a good amount of butter in your frying pan and give the muffins a few minutes each side.

Be careful they don’t burn.

Serve while hot…..

Stab them with your fork

Did you see the empty plate?

Easey peasey

and everyone is happy for another while. :-)

Mummymac.

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The countdown is on….

February 19, 2008 at 7:38 am (Blogging, Recipes)

The Big Day for the Big Bloggy Breakfast is tomorrow Wednesday.

I have my post all ready to publish it’s so handy dandy you’ll love it and …. yes Breakfast lovers there are photos!! Can I just say I have never taken photos of sliced bananas before but there’s a first time for everything

If you haven’t already sent your URL to your post leave it in the comments of this post.

I’ll Link to you in the Big post tomorrow. If you don’t host a blog but want to take part e-mail me your recipe at

elainewallacecalvin at hotmail.com in the usual format.

More details here.

Ooh I’m so desperate for new breakfast recipes excited!!

Mummymac

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It’s Monday…

February 18, 2008 at 4:12 pm (Blogging, Children, Church)

…and it’s the next review and give-away from Mustard Seed Games.

Last weeks give-away was the Carpenter and Wood game which you can read my review off here.

To-day I’m highlighting their game Creation.

The possible games outlined in this pack are Creation Patience, Creation-lay-out, Create-a-Sequence, Creation Construction, and Creation Memory.

The cards are made up of each day of creation numbered 1-6 and also some Serpent Cards.

These games are an excellent tool for teaching the truths of creation, which is proving vital in a society where this truth is taught as theory. Some Christian schools have also used this game as an introduction to the looking at the wonderful world God created and how man has destroyed His work.

For the chance to win one of these games, click over to the Mustard Seed Site and check out the range of games they sell. Come back here and leave a comment telling me which you would prefer if you were to win.

All entries on other posts will not be counted for this drawing. Bloggers who mention this give-away on their blog will receive two entries.

I’ll draw on Saturday.

Elaine Aka Mummymac.

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