By the time the Winter Solstice is upon us, I am ready to celebrate the birth of the Sun God in very simple traditional ways. Here are a few ways to celebrate Yule without running yourself ragged.
Tuck some fresh sprigs of … Continue Reading ››
Celebrating Winter
Old Family Medicines That Really Work!
This came up in a conversation with a friend, so I thought that I would share it with those of you who have young kids. I have used all of these recipes and they all work.
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Colic and Restless Children
Can't get the little one to sleep? Have a colicky baby? Here's an easy recipe to … Continue Reading ››
Yule Celebration Teen Recipes
Morning Julegroed
4 cups milk
A couple of almonds, finely chopped
1 rounded teaspoon of butter/margarine
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup washed white rice
A pinch of cinnamon powder
1/2 cup thick cream
In a large saucepan, heat the milk until boiling. Add butter/margarine, then add the rice and turn down the heat. Cover with lid, and … Continue Reading ››
4 cups milk
A couple of almonds, finely chopped
1 rounded teaspoon of butter/margarine
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup washed white rice
A pinch of cinnamon powder
1/2 cup thick cream
In a large saucepan, heat the milk until boiling. Add butter/margarine, then add the rice and turn down the heat. Cover with lid, and … Continue Reading ›› Feeding your vegetarian or vegan baby
Six to Eight Months Old
Protein enrichment foods for weaning:
Orange lentils Made into a thick soup (see end of booklet for recipe), these make a wonderfully nutritious meal for a baby. Serve as it is or with a little crust-less whole-grain bread mashed into it … Continue Reading ››
Winter Remedies
During the cold winter months it is important to dress warmly, avoid cold drafts and get plenty of fresh air, exercise, and some sunshine several times a week. Drink lots of nourishing hot teas and eat good homemade soups and wholesome foods to keep your immune system healthy and … Continue Reading ›› Winter Chutney
Ingredients:
900g (2lb) Bramley Apples
450g (16oz) Soft Brown Sugar
425ml (¾ pint) Malt Vinegar
140g (5oz) Fresh Dates
140g (5oz) Sultanas
50g (2oz) Preserved Ginger, chopped
2 Cloves Garlic
1 tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg
1 tsp Juniper Berries
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
8 Cloves
2 Oranges grated zest and juice
Preparation:
Peel, core and dice the apples.
Peel and … Continue Reading ›› HOMEFRONT WRITERS NEEDED!!
We always need new writers for HomeFront so if you think you can become a productive part of the HF team contact us with your idea’s. We also need tips, idea’s, recipes (with pictures you took), images of your children, information … Continue Reading ››
Autumn… Fall….Second Harvest…..
The Autumn Equinox has man
y names and not all are familiar to our readers: Festival of Dionysus, Fall, Mabon, Michaelmas, Labour Day, Alban Elfed, the Cornucopia, Feast of Avilon, Night of the Hunter, Second Harvest, Wine Harvest, the Witch's … Continue Reading ››
y names and not all are familiar to our readers: Festival of Dionysus, Fall, Mabon, Michaelmas, Labour Day, Alban Elfed, the Cornucopia, Feast of Avilon, Night of the Hunter, Second Harvest, Wine Harvest, the Witch's … Continue Reading ›› Unity & Comradeship..
Unity! What is it? It is the ability to put aside our small differences for our common goals - Our Folk. We have all attended gatherings of our people and it seems the only thing we have in common is alcohol & … Continue Reading ››
Lead Poisoning
Recently having found out that my three year old had higher lead levels was a very scary moment. Having our house tested by the city Health Department made it worse. Every surface in our house from the window sills to the old fashion radiators was covered … Continue Reading ›› Essential Vitamins for your children
Vitamin A is very important for keeping your child’s immune systemstrong and healthy, it can help their vision in dimly lit area's and it supports healthy skin. Good food sources for Vitamin A are milk, cheese and eggs. Foods such … Continue Reading ›› Instilling a Positive Body Image in our Daughters
Growing up & reaching those dreaded teenage years can be very distressing on our daughters, they not only have to adjust to all the changes happening with their bodies but also with all the social pressures coming from school, her peer groups and the media.
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