by kathilipp | Apr 19, 2010 | Uncategorized |
I consider myself to be one tough cookie (hey, I was a single mom for a few years, and have been a step-mother for five years, so when a challenge comes up I can pretty confidently say “Bring it on!”) but I got to meet some pretty amazing women.
I had the best weekend hanging out with the hero-wives at Ft. Lewis Army Base in Washington state. At one point during my weekend retreat for The Husband Project I asked the ladies how many of their husbands were currently deployed. I would estimate that 3/5s of the women raised their hands.
What really blew me away was the passion these women had about showing their men that they are loved. These are women who bring the phones into the bathroom when they shower because they don’t want to miss a call from Iraq.
These are women who mow the lawn when they are eight months pregnant and kill all the spiders in the house.
Their big question to me was “How do we let them know that everything is OK at home – they have enough to worry about when they are in combat – but still let them know that we miss them and need them?”
I had some ideas, but I have to share with you something that one of the wives shared with me about how she let’s her husband know that she is all good – but still is missed. After our Friday night session, she went home and texted her husband. She told him that she just wanted to say thank you for all the times he had brought in the groceries when he was home. It was just a little thing, but it made his day. He was blown away that she would be so grateful for such a small thing.
I know that most of the women who read this blog are pretty self sufficient women. You bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan. But is there one thing that you could thank your husband for today that lightens your load.
- Bringing in the groceries
- Bringing home a paycheck
- Loving your kids
- Getting the oil changed in the car
- Mowing the lawn
- BBQing
The first 25 women who tell me the sweet encouragement they texted to their husbands will get a very cool prize that I promise will encourage your husband. Leave a comment about what you texted to your man and I will let you know on Tuesday what your prize is.
And if you know a military wife? Go give her a hug (and buy her a Dark Cherry Mocha today!)
Oh – and the winners of the two books from last week?
The Winner of I’ll bring the Chocolate is:
Denise says:
April 13, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Oh… I’m blonde and didn’t say why I need girlfriend time…. because God blesses our women relationships and we need encouragement and LOTS of laughter to go with the Sugar Buzz…. my favorite Chocolate…would be truffles, M&M’s, Reeses Peanutbutter cups, etc…. etc….!!!!!
And the winner of Plain Jayne
Karen says:
April 14, 2010 at 8:46 am
‘Plain Jane”: four kids 9, 8,8, 5 yrs. – Homeschool Mom – Women’s Ministry Coordinator – MOPS Council Coordinator = Not much time alone!!
Email me at kathi at kathilipp.com with your address and we will get them out to you!!!)
by kathilipp | Apr 13, 2010 | Uncategorized |
We have two great giveaways this week – you are going to love these:
First, we have fellow Harvest House author Hillary Lodge with a great fiction read. Plain Jayne is the story of a journalist who has lost her edge (um, there are many days I can relate to Jayne life just with that one little fact,) and so to regain some perspective she goes to live in an Amish community for three weeks. I love Hillary’s straightforward writing and her meshing of two worlds. To find out if your as big a fan as I am, check out the first chapter here.
Karen Porter is a national retreat and seminar speaker, the author/co-author of six books, and a successful businesswoman. You can check out her website at karenporter.com
Karen says her marriage to George is her greatest achievement. Karen’s favorite activity is continuing her life-long quest for the perfect purse.
Karen’s book is I’ll Bring the Chocolate: Satisfying a Woman’s Craving for Friendship and Faith. About her book: Stimulating. Satisfying. Tantilizing. Delicious. Chocolate is that sweet “something extra” that infuses anything ordinary with delectable flavor and zest. In the same way, loving friendships can sweeten a woman’s life and make almost any situation — good or bad — taste even better. Blending true stories and several original choclate recipes with rich biblical examples, Karen Porter explores eight ways that friends can help one another enjoy life — and point each other to the God who made every good and perfect gift — especially chocolate!
So you have multiple chances to win today.
- To win Plain Jayne, leave a comment below telling me in 25 words or less why you need some me time with a good book.
2. To win I’ll Bring the Chocolate, leave a comment about why you need some good girlfriend time this month (oh – and your favorite kind of chocolate!)
3. For three more chances to win Karen’s book, read my newsletter and follow the instructions to win.
4. All entries for the blog giveaway must be posted here by Friday at 8:00 PM – winners will be announced next Tuesday.
by kathilipp | Apr 11, 2010 | Uncategorized |
I had a fascinating discussion with some of my friends on Facebook about how we eat. I am working hard to change some lazy eating habits. On Wednesday, I will be discussing some of the food controversy that I have been facing recently. (Warning – RANT ALERT!) But so many of my friends wanted this list of Bay Area places to start buying local grown and breed foods.
I know that many of you don’t live in the Bay Area, but I thought this would get the ball rolling to the conversation. If you live in a different part of the US (or even Canada) and have a favorite local source, please share it here. (I’ve found out a lot more people read this blog than I originally thought, so even if you’re in Austin TX and think no one will be interested in your favorite cheese source, I bet someone will.)
DAIRY
Claravale Farm (raw milk, cream)
claravaledairy.com
Available at Whole Foods-not available but hoping to resume ASAP
Co-op with weekly around the Bay Area through www.realfoodbayarea.com
Organic Pastures Dairy (raw milk, cream, colostrum, quephor, butter, cheese)
www.organicpastures.com
Available at Whole Foods-not available but hoping to resume ASAP
Available at several farmer’s markets around the Bay Area
Evergreen Acres (raw goat milk, raw chevre cheese (French style), raw goat milk kefir)
http://www.petstouch.com
408-677-9557
4140 Cadwallader Ave, San Jose, CA 95121
Delivery to co-ops in Campbell, Los Gatos, and San Jose
EGGS
TLC Ranch (eggs from pastured hens)
www.localharvest.org/farms/M8962
Jim Dunlop (831-254-7159)
420 Hall Rd. Watsonville, CA 95076
Available at Mountain View farmers market (Sun 9-1) (limited and seasonal availability)
Deep Roots Ranch (eggs from pastured hens, pastured chickens)
www.localharvest.org/farms/M14377
Jean Harrah (831-359-5997)
jalysonh@yahoo.com
137 Kerr Rd. Watsonville, CA 95076
Limited and seasonal availability
Clark Summit Farm (eggs from pastured hens)
Tomales, CA
Available through Three Stone Hearth
Hidden Villa Farm and CSA (eggs from pastured hens)
http://www.hiddenvilla.org/csa.php
(650) 949-8647
26870 Moody Rd. Los Altos, CA
Limited and seasonal availability
MEATS
Chileno Beef (pastured beef)
www.chilenobeef.com
mgale@chilenobeef.com
Mike and Sally Gale (707-765-6664 or 877-280-6664)
Chileno Valley Ranch
5105 Chileno Valley Rd. Petaluma, CA 94952
Available for pickup only
Deep Roots Ranch (pastured pork)
www.localharvest.org/farms/M14377
Jean Harrah (831-359-5997)
jalysonh@yahoo.com
137 Kerr Rd. Watsonville, CA 95076
Limited and seasonal availability (contact to get on wait list)
Hain Ranch Organics (pastured poultry and turkey, organic walnuts)
paulhain@hotmail.com
(831) 628-3390
608 Bolado Rd. Tres Pinos CA 95075
Marin Sun Farms (pastured beef, lamb, poultry, goat)
www.marinsunfarms.com
415-663-8997 Ext 204
10905 Shoreline Highway One, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
Available through CSA, San Francisco farmers market, North County stores, and Country Sun Natural Foods in Palo Alto
Morris Grassfed Beef (pastured beef)
www.morrisgrassfed.com
info@morrisgrassfed.com
831-623-2933
500 Mission Vineyard Rd. San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Open Space Meats (pastured beef)
http://www.openspacemeats.com
209-262-8780, Seth or Mica Nitschke
1215 S St. Newman, CA 95360
Available by delivery
Paicines Ranch (pastured beef)
http://www.paicinesranch.com/Home.html
831-628-0288
P.O. Box 8, Paicines, CA 95043-0008
Available for pickup in Saratoga, free delivery to single location in Santa Clara for orders over $200
Pampero Longhorn Ranch (pastured beef)
http://www.pamperoranch.com
925-246-5269
10727 Foothill Rd. Sunol, CA 94586
Available at Saratoga farmers market (Sat 9-1) and Mountain View farmers market (Sun 9-1)
Sorensen Farms (pastured lamb)
http://www.allnaturalsheep.com
209-383-1606, Emily Lindsey
2239 Bailey Ave. Merced, CA 95341
Available by delivery
TLC Ranch (Pastured pork, pork products, lamb, limited beef)
www.localharvest.org/farms/M8962
Jim Dunlop (831-254-7159)
420 Hall Rd. Watsonville, CA 95076
Available at Mountain View farmers market (Sun 9-1)
Link to additional pastured animal food sources:
http://www.eatwild.com
SEAFOOD
Patrick O’Shea
510-209-4280
Available at Saratoga (Sat 9-1) and Mountain View farmers markets (Sun 9-1)
H & H Fish
Hans Haveman and Heidi Rhodes (831-427-2780)
Available at Campbell (Sun 9-1) and Sunnyvale (Sat 9-1) farmers markets
Call to reserve fish heads and carcasses, which are otherwise used for crab chum
Nijiya Market (fresh salmon roe and other seafood)
http://www.nijiya.com
Mountain View, San Jose, San Mateo
Race Street Market
http://www.racestreetfoods.com/retail.htm
(408) 294-4857
253 Race St. San Jose, CA
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Pinnacle (Organic fruits and vegetables)
pfoster@pinnacleorganic.com
831-623-2806, Phil Foster
400 Duncan Ave. San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Available at the following farmers markets: Cupertino (Fri 9–1), Palo Alto (Sun 9–1),
Saratoga (Sat 9–1), Sunnyvale (Sat 9–1)
Live Earth Farm (Organic fruits and vegetables)
www.liveearthfarm.com
831-763-2448
PO Box 3490, Freedom, CA 95019-3490
Available through CSA and Los Gatos farmers market (Sun 9-1)
Two Small Farms (Organic fruits and vegetables)
http://www.twosmallfarms.com/
831-786-0625
Mariquita Farm/High Ground Organics
PO Box 2065, Watsonville, CA 95077-2065
Available through CSA
Hidden Villa CSA
http://www.hiddenvilla.org/csa.php
csa@hiddenvilla.org
650-949-8647
26870 Moody Rd. Los Altos, CA
Eating with the Seasons CSA
http://www.eatwiththeseasons.com/
info@eatwiththeseasons.com
831-245-8125
3739 Balboa St PMB 157
San Francisco, CA 94121
Links to local farmers markets
www.mastergardeners.org/events/markets.html
www.urbanvillageonline.com
HERBS
Mountain Rose Herbs
www.mountainroseherbs.com
30% discount off bulk herbs, 10% off most other items
Frontier Natural Products Co-op
http://www.frontiercoop.com
MISCELLANEOUS GROCERY
Whole Foods Market (some pastured beef)
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Piazza’s Fine Foods (calf’s liver)
http://www.piazzasfinefoods.com
Palo Alto and San Mateo
Draeger’s (calf’s liver, some pastured beef, fresh caviar, live crab, lobster, and trout)
http://www.draegers.com
Azure Standard (bulk prices on food and consumer items)
www.azurestandard.com
Get logged in to see discount prices
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/azurecampbell
Monthly Wednesday delivery to Campbell home; free shipping
Monthly Tuesday delivery to San Jose home; free shipping
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/azuremountainview
Monthly Tuesday delivery to Mountain View home; free shipping
Wilderness Family Naturals (coconut products and other food items)
www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com
www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/wfn_wholesale_price_sheet.pdf
Available through group orders every 3-4 months with pickup at Southbay home
FLOUR
Summers Sprouted Flour Co.
www.creatingheaven.net/eeproducts/eesfc/about_sprouted.html
KEFIR and KOMBUCHA
Free kefir grains (water and milk) and kombucha starter babies
Join our yahoo group and ask!
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WAPF-SouthBay
SUPPLEMENTS
Green Pastures (Blue Ice cod liver oil, butter oil, coconut oil)
www.greenpasture.org
Available through group orders every 3-4 months with pickup at Southbay home
Share case prices.
Radiant Life Company (cod liver oil, butter oil, coconut oil, other nutrient-dense foods)
www.radiantlifecatalog.com
Owned by WAPF member and carries many WAPF-endorsed products.
Dr. Ron’s Ultra Pure (cod liver oil, butter oil, organ supplements)
www.drrons.com
877-472-8701
PREPARED FOODS
Three Stone Hearth (community supported kitchen in Berkeley)
Weekly delivery of prepared nutrient-dense foods via www.realfoodbayarea.com
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