Gluten Free & Corn Free Hamburger HelpMom YUM

This was really good! Very easy too! I even froze some and reheated it this week and it was good. The noodles held up very well even in the freezer. This is very low in fat too.

Gluten Free & Corn Free Hamburger HelpMom

1 lb hamburger (or ground turkey as long as it's GF) I used ground round

1 med onion (I just dumped in some dried onion)

1 tsp dried parsley

1 1/2 Tbls chili powder (due to reflux I used 1 tsp and it was good but add the rest if you can tolerate it)

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

6 oz gluten free pasta (I used Hodgson Mill Gluten Free Brown Rice Elbows w Golden Milled Flax Seed-8oz). My favorite GF pasta!

3 1/2 cups plus 2 Tbls water

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (I omitted these)

1 tsp cornstarch or potato starch (I used potato starch)

2 Tbls water

Cook ground beef in a large skillet, add chopped onion to the pan, cook until done. Drain off any fat add remaining ingredients EXCEPT for the corn/potato starch and 2 Tbls of water. Stir well until blended, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until noodles are done. Once noodles are done, mix corn/potato starch with 2 Tbls of water and pour into pan, stir to thicken liquid.

Serves 4 and freezes well. After thawing this out, I did sprinkle with a bit of water before reheating in the microwave. It's now a family favorite. One day with lunch I sprinkled a bit of Dayia cheese on top YUM!!

Enjoy,

Moe

Christian Women Blogging About Proverbs 31 & Titus 2 Virtues

This week we are doing a Christian Women Blogging About Proverbs 31 & Titus 2 Virtues post on several blogs. We are going to share how we struggle with the Proverbs 31 & Titus 2 calling in our lives.

My area of struggle is Proverbs 31:26  ^"She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness."  Often times I open my big old trap and the wrong thing comes out. With working on the air in radio for 20+ years and many of those years I was not a Christian. I made my living by being sarcastic and goofy, and made a very nice living at it too I might add.......lol.  

I've been reading the book Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald, the chapter on having a critical attitude has really been of help to me. I challenge you to read the book, there are Bible study questions in the back of the book. I've been very impressed with the book and have learned a lot from it. Though it is a daily struggle, it's getting easier the more I rely on my Lord.

Where is your struggle when it comes to Proverbs 31 and Titus 2?
Moe

How to miss a childhood.

I came across this article from a friend that use to attend our church, she has since moved and is a pastors wife. How To Miss A Childhood This was very convicting since I find myself chatting on the phone when I am driving.

Some won't understand the article or the importance of spending time with kids. I know in our homeschool there are certain times that I do not answer the phones. And I will have people tell me that they called while driving by and saw my car was at the house, they just don't get that my child is more important than chatting on the phone, they are more than welcome to leave a message and I will call back after school. It's really sad that people can't see that educating my child is of greater necessity than chatting about the weather.

I've not read anything on that blog besides the "How To Miss A Childhood" article, so I don't know where the author comes from regarding her biblical views, but for me and my house this Bible verse comes to mind.

Matthew 12:36-37 " But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned."

How did that blog post touch you?
Moe

Freebie & a giveaway!

Fellow homeschoolers Rick & Marilyn Boyer have a new book out! They are offering a free chapter for you to read and also a chance to win a copy of the book.
 click here for freebie & a giveaway!

If you have never checked out the products over at TheLearningParent.com you are really missing out. A few of my all time favorites are: The Socialization Trap by Rick Boyer, Proverbs People by Marilyn Boyer and I highly recommend any and all of the MP3's or CD's of either of them speaking. I keep them on hand to listen to when I am having a rough day, they help me to keep homeschooling in perspective and keep me from getting burned out. As you think about your up coming school year, stop over at thelearningparent.com and see what fits your family.

"Hey everybody!!

The Learning Parent is having a giveaway on our new book, Portraits of Integrity this week and we are also giving a free chapter to ALL Facebook "likers". Would you consider telling your Facebook friends about the giveaway and free chapter, please? You can link to this blog post that has all the details: 

Thank you so much! We really appreciate it!

- Marilyn

P.S.: Don't forget you can get a free chapter for yourself too even if you've already "liked" The Learning Parent."