Created

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"Perhaps the most important thing Genesis teaches us is that God created everything. 

Life is no cosmic accident, and of all the things God created, 

none is more meaningful than you. 

In Genesis 1:27 we read, 

'God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; 

male and female He created them.' 

Here we learn that women and men 

were designed to reflect

God's image over the rest of creation." 

- Robert Lewis, The New Eve

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BBQ Chicken Alfredo French Bread Pizza

Pizza is quite possibly my favorite food. I love it. And I love it homemade. 
However, considering the fact that I don't have a real oven here in Korea, just a little toaster oven (for which I am immensely grateful!), making homemade pizza is tough. 

Enter the French Bread pizza. Although I miss the doughy chewiness of homemade pizza dough, the crunch and the convenience of baguette bread is wonderful. These simple pizzas are perfect for a main dish or for an appetizer and they are completely versatile! Load them up with whatever toppings you desire. My current favorite combination is creamy Alfredo sauce, zesty BBQ chicken and red onions, Mozzarella cheese, and cilantro. NOM! 
Let's get to the recipe...

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Someday Baby

One of my Pinterest boards is entitled "Someday Baby" and it is full of cute and wonderful ideas for the future. 
And yes, I do mean future. This is not a pregnancy announcement. 












Within the last year however, I have wished for that "someday" to be more of a "sometime soon". 
The baby fever really hit me last year, when my BBF (best-baby-friend) was born, and I haven't been able to shake it since. 

This week my husband wrote a post about our recent baby-thoughts, 

and I'd love for you to hop on over and read it here. 

And in the meantime, 

I hope to turn my "someday" sighs 

into "Thy Will be done"s. 

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InstaFriday {7}

Panda hoodie / inspiration board make-over / hott drummer hubs / brekkie / cold temperatures / crunchy snow / honey BBQ meatloaf, pan-fryed broccoli, & sweet potato-carrot mash / hubs & pies / berry spritzer w/honey whipped cream /  #bangs / cute Sam / Easy-Peasy Heart Banner /crockpot cookin' / hoarfrost / love bug / necklace

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Happy Valentine's Day

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Easy-Peasy Heart Banner {a photo tutorial}

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No 'Poo Update

A few months ago I wrote a post about ditching shampoo

and joining the no 'poo movement.
The basic idea is to discontinue using shampoo & conditioner
and wash your hair with natural things instead:
baking soda as shampoo and vinegar as conditioner.


Sounds pretty crazy, eh?
If you have no idea what I'm talking about
and want to learn more about the no 'poo movement,
start here.


Anywhoo, since it's been a few months, I thought it would be
a good time do an update on how my no 'poo experience is going.
The verdict is:

It's true!
I've been shampoo-free for nearly 6 months now,
and there's no going back for me.


What I love about no 'poo:
- it's SO much cheaper than buying regular shampoo & conditioner
*
- my hair is much less oily and greasy
*
- my hair (formerly stick straight and flat) has gained
so much natural volume and wave
*
- my hair is much easier to manage and style; hairstyles hold all-day long
*
- no-heat curls stay put and last all day
*
- my hair air dries super fast; I'm using my blow-dyer so much less
*
- absolutely NO dandruff ever!


Tips & Tricks:
- the baking soda and vinegar (apple cider vinegar is the type I use),
as a weak alkaline and mild acid, combine in this process
to provide you with a pH-balancing, gentle, and clarifying hair wash
*
- the vinegar may "stink" at first as you rinse your hair,
but I guarantee that as your hair dries the vinegar smell will disappear completely
*
- you will find after the first few weeks of going no 'poo 
that you need to wash your hair less, but you can still shower everyday, 
just "wash" your hair with water on the in between days
* 
-I've found that during these dry winter months my hair needs
more of a moisturizer than the vinegar provides, 
so, every once in a while (once a week, maybe) 
I use a very small amount (nickel to quarter size for longer hair)
of conditioner and rub it through my hair after the vinegar rinse. 
This adds a kick of moisture and helps prevent static and dry split ends. 
*
- if you have an oilier scalp you may need to use more baking soda 
in your shampoo mix, if you have a drier scalp more vinegar may be needed; 
experiment with the different ratios until you find your perfect mix
*the basic "recipe" is 1 tablespoon of baking soda to one cup of water, 
and 1 tablespoon of vinegar to one cup of water

And that, in a nutshell, is my no 'poo experience!
I really hope you give it a try and don't hesitate to drop me an email
or a comment if you have any questions.

Happy hair care-ing! 

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Lyrical: I Am Set Free

You broke my chains of sin and shame and you covered me with grace.You mend my life with your holy fire
You cover me with grace.
You are the hand that reaches out to save

I am set free oh oh oh oh 
It is for freedom that I am set free.

You broke my chains of sin and shame and you covered me with grace.
You mend my life with your holy fire
You cover me with grace.
You are the hand that reaches out to save

I am set free oh oh oh oh 
It is for freedom that I am set free.

I am set free oh oh oh oh
It is for freedom that I am set free.

And yes Lord, we are grateful for Your Grace and for Your Love. 

You are the hand that reaches out to save.

I am set free oh oh oh oh 
It is for freedom that I am set free.

I am set free oh oh oh oh 
It is for freedom that I am set free

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