A Simple Covering

I gave my first attempt
to make a homemade head covering yesterday.

I usually have plenty of scrap fabric
and I really wanted something to match my jumper. ;)
... so I made an 'easy as pie' covering.
Actually, it's easier than pie.

It's not perfect, by any means,
but it accomplished its purpose. :)






I simply cut a 36 inch by 15 inch rectangle on the fabric
(resembling a wide scarf),
finished the edges with a zigzag stitch,
and voila!



The tie was a little bulky
so it worked better with my hair down.

Next time, I hope to 'go the extra mile'
by doing a more custom and shapely covering.
But, until then, this was quick and easy
and, oh so, fun!


"She... worketh willingly with her hands."
Proverbs 31:13


Shalom!

Haven at Home Happenings

Sharing snapshots of our week...



Illustrations of our Bible readings




phonics with our 'baby'



Language lessons




nature study, living book




picture study




Stamping together




Time for tea


We enjoyed some of YHVH's wonderful creation this week...


This little hummingbird flew into our window
and fell to the sidewalk dazed



He was okay, though, and flew away.
We did, however, enjoy getting close to him
to study his beautiful design...





We, also, discovered this gopher in our yard.
It was fascinating to watch him dig and work!




In addition, we enjoyed the many days of beautiful sky!
We just love the sunsets here, too.
Each day they are just as breathtaking!












The heavens declare the glory of God {Elohim};
and the firmament sheweth His handywork.
Psalm 19:1

A Little More to Know...

This month I was blessed with the opportunity
to participate in an interview at Feelin' Feminine.

I try to share my heart here on my blog
but sometimes life gets busy
and my posts begin consisting
only of photos and day's events
(which is okay, because those are important parts of our lives)...

It was fun and it was a blessing
to take some time aside
to search my heart and answer a few questions. :)

Below is the link...
a little more to know
about me, my life, my heart...

Featured Femina


Oh! And while you're there,
be sure to read some of their great articles...
Challenging Femininity

Black Forest Torte

Black Forest Torte

2/3 cup butter
4 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened chocolate
1 1/3 cups flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs

Chocolate filling:
2 bars (4 oz each) semi-sweet chocolate, divided
(I used Ghirardelli)
3/4 cups buter
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Cream filling:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 Tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Line two greased 9 inch round baking pans
with waxed paper; set aside.
In saucepan or microwave,
melt butter and chocolate;
stir until smooth and cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar,
baking soda and baking powder.
Add the chocolate mixture, water, and vanilla.
Beat on low speed for 1 minute;
beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition.

Pour into pans. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes
or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes
before removing from pans.
Then remove to wire racks to cool completely.


For chocolate filling:
Melt 1 1/2 bars of bittersweet chocolate
in saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth.
Stir in butter and nuts.
Watching closely, cool filling just until
it reaches spreading consistency.

For cream filling:
beat cream in a chilled large mixing bowl
until it begins to thicken
(about a few minutes).
Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla;
beat until stiff peaks form
(5-8 minutes or so).

Split each cake into horizontal layers.
(I used a bread knife to do this)
Place one layer on a serving plate;
cover with half of the chocolate filling.
Top with a second cake layer;
spread with half of the cream filling.
Repeat layers.
Grate remaining bittersweet chocolate;
sprinkle on top. Store in refrigerator.

Enjoy!!! Mmmmm!!!


{recipe courtesy of The Taste of Home Baking Book}

Burning Bushes to Be Seen

"Now Mosheh {Moses} kept the flock
of Jethro his father in law,
the priest of Midian:
and he led the flock to the backside of the desert,
and came to the mountain of Elohim, even to Horeb.
And the angel of YHVH {the LORD} appeared unto him
in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush:
and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire,
and the bush was not consumed.
And Mosheh {Moses} said, I will now turn aside,
and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt."
Exodus 3:2-3


Moses was going about his daily duties
of tending to the flocks when he noticed something...
a burning bush.
He could have rationalized it away,
he could have claimed he was too busy to investigate,
and he could have continued about with his day.

He didn't, though.
Instead, he stopped what he was doing
and decided to turn aside to find out more.

It wasn't until he made that choice
that YHVH called to him.


"And when YHVH saw that he turned aside to see,
Elohim called unto him out of the midst of the bush..."
(verse 4)






Do we notice the burning bushes throughout our day?

There are many ways that YHVH seeks us
to turn aside from our daily routine to listen to Him.
Sometimes we can become so busy
that we miss Him and what He wants to say to us.


May we not get caught up in daily life, so much so,
that we miss the opportunities He sets before us...
so busy that our intentions never come to fruition.
May we never be too busy for Him.
May we turn aside from the rhythm of 'dailyness'
to listen and learn of Him...
to study, to pray, to do good, to serve


Sometimes those burning bushes are not obvious,
sometimes they are subtle.
May we pay attention and not miss those moments,
missing the blessings that He has for us through them.


May we look for the burning bushes
along the pathway of our daily lives.


"... Elohim called unto him out of
the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses.
And he {Moses} said, Here am I." (v.4)


Here am I, Father...

ready to listen,
ready to respond,
ready to obey


Hineni
{Here I am}

some commentary courtesy of First Fruits of Zion

Simple Woman's Daybook, December 21, 2010

For today...
Tuesday, December 21, 2010


Outside my window...
it is dark, cloudy, and rainy


I am thinking...
of my husband and daughter
driving home tonight


I am thankful ...
how the Father opens eyes,
teaches, and answers prayer


I am wearing...
a black cotton jumper
with a burgundy checkered,
button up, long sleeve shirt,
dark, knee-hi socks,
and a burgundy covering


I am remembering...
the goodness and the faithfulness
of YHVH {Yahweh; the LORD}


I am reading...
Ezekiel, Matthew,
and portions from
Exodus {Torah portion};
"Restoration" by D. Thomas Lancaster;
various articles I've printed from online


I am hoping (praying)...
that YHVH {the LORD} will continue
to open the eyes of people,
that we will return to Him
and His ways


On my mind ...
the Truths He has been showing me
and reaffirming to me


From the learning rooms...
reading living books
miscellaneous seatwork,
studying Torah portions
and branching off into unit-type studies;
natural learning always continues...
though we'll be laid back this week
as Daddy has some days off
and our eldest will be home visiting


Noticing that...
when I call upon Him, He hears,
and He does answer


Pondering these words ...

"Teach me, O YHVH {Yahweh; LORD}
the way of Thy statutes;
and I shall keep it unto the end.
Give me understanding,
and I shall keep {observe}Thy Torah {law}
yea, I shall observe {guard} it
with my whole heart.
Make me to go in the path
of Thy commandments;
for therein do I delight."
Psalm 119:33-35
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From the kitchen...
a few supper dishes remain;
fresh snickerdoodles sit
in a bowl on the counter

On the Menu...

T ~ Taco wraps
W~ Chicken noodle soup & rolls
Th ~ Roast/ranch mashed potatoes
F ~ Sourdough Pizza
S ~ Chicken & stuffing crockpot
Sun ~ Pasta


I am creating...
a few toddler skirts
(for a friend)


I am hearing...
this blog's background music
and silence throughout
the rest of the house,
as the children are in bed for the night


One of my favorite things...
when YHVH allows me to see
how He is answering prayer!


A few plans for the rest of the week...
very light homeschool studies;
a little shopping;
and lots of visiting with our eldest
who will only be here a few days


Here is picture thought I am sharing...



"Come now, let us reason together, saith YHVH:
though your sins be as scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow..."
Isaiah 1:18





Shalom!

Shabbat Shalom!

‎
"And Elohim {God} blessed the seventh day,
and sanctified it..." Genesis 2:3... "

Blessed is the man that doeth this,
and the son of man that layeth hold on it,
that keepeth the Sabbath from polluting it,
and keepeth his hand from doing any evil"
Isaiah 56:2


What a joy to honor Him
in observing and delighting in
His set-apart day! :o)

Shabbat Shalom!





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