{Click 365} Helping Auntie, Our New Toothpaste, and Books
We had a good week here in the Albright household.
{Sunday}
One of our favorite breakfasts is Volcano Pancake. It is one recipe that I make that uses white flour. I tried other flours, but it just doesn’t come out the same. It is mostly egg, so I figure it isn’t too bad. I do try to balance out the flour the kids eat throughout the week. They aren’t completely wheat-free.
{Monday}
We drive up past Atlanta every week to visit the kids’ grandma who is in a nursing home. Unfortunately, with the weather being what its been, we haven’t made it up in three weeks. I’ll admit, that it isn’t the most exciting thing to do for the kids, but they sure do bring a smile to grandma’s face. We have been making these weekly trips for 5-1/2 years with the occasional miss because of weather or illness.
The kids’ aunt also lives up that way and we visit her too sometimes. Donnie is here helping Auntie out by putting air in her Jeep’s tire. While he was doing that, MaryEllen was saying hello to Sammy, Auntie’s dog.
For the hour ride one-way, we listen to audiobooks. We began Happy, Happy, Happy by Phil Robertson. This is our first autobiography.
{Tuesday}
Every week, usually Monday or Tuesday, I iron Don’s uniforms for work. It usually takes me an hour to an hour and a half. During this time I listen to my favorite preachers on the radio, Adrian Rogers and Charles Stanley.
Ironing use to be a chore! I did not look forward to it at all. There are still some times when I don’t feel like ironing, but I have a different attitude about doing it and getting it done now.
{Wednesday}
MaryEllen’s past-time is drawing. She has been drawing since she could first hold a crayon. I have saved most, if not all, of her drawings. If you like, you can see some of her recent drawing here. 🙂
It is so fun to watch her start with a blank page, then add shapes lightly, and soon it is an image. The Lord has really blessed her with this talent.
{Thursday}
Two books that I have been wanting came in today. I already started The Five Love Languages of Teenagers. I am terrible with reading too many books at one time. 🙂 I am trying to limit it to 3 or 4 at a time.
{Friday}
I made a couple grain-free desserts this week. These grain-free ‘oatmeal’ raisin cookies were pretty good. The kids will eat what I try out and Don has even tried a few, but he can’t get use to the coconut or almond flour texture. (I also made these Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes.)
{Saturday)
Because of a dessert I made a while back using coconut oil, Donnie will sometimes have a hard time using the toothpaste I make, so I bought Earthpaste for him. If he tastes the coconut oil in the one I make, it sometimes makes him gag.
It is so hard to find a natural toothpaste out there. A lot of the ones that claim to be natural still have undesirable ingredients in them.
That was our simple week. I find I take more pictures now that I am part of the Let’s Click 365 Days. I have never been good at taking pictures, even when the kids were small. Don is the one you will find with the camera.
The kids actually didn’t mind me posting these…too much. 🙂
Have a great week,
That volcano pancake looks so fun! I can see why it would be family favorite.
Your comment about ironing spoke to my heart — it’s been one of the household duties that has always felt burdensome and like a chore. I loved the gentle nudge from the Spirit as I read your comment and know it is an area I need to work on finding JOY in the job!
Earthpaste — I admire you for using it….hehe! I have a tube sitting here (the cinnamon flavor) and nobody but me will use it — and even then its not my first choice.
I am so glad that small comment blessed you. 🙂 Listening to the sermons has helped tremendously. If I iron at a different time, then I listen to christian music via the radio and whisper praise and prayers during this time. I pray you “find joy in the job”. 🙂
The Earthpaste was worth a try. I think I’ll use it for the summer only though when my coconut oil based toothpaste liquifies…I’ve grown fond of the toothpaste I make. 🙂 Donnie seems to like it, so I will continue to buy it for him.
Your volcano pancake looks just like a German pancake! I have to laugh about the coconut oil and toothpaste – I use coconut oil in my deodorant, so the kids think anything with coconut oil is gross. I also use my deodorant to brush my teeth, LOL! (It’s coconut oil and baking soda). What’s in the Earthpaste?
What a beautiful talent to be able to draw!
Glad your kids are enjoying your posts. I actually got a pic of my 15 year old this week!
So far the Earthpaste is working out well. I like my toothpaste better though. 🙂 I am not sure what it is. The only thing with the coconut oil toothpaste is that it liquified in the summer making it hard to scoop out. That is another reason I went on the search for another toothpaste…for the summer. Anyway, it contains: clarified water, food grade Redmond clay, xylitol, peppermint essential oil, menthol, Redomond real salt, tree tea oil. The only ingredient I can do without is the xylitol.
Me too! I do remember the days when I didn’t like my picture taken. Still don’t really. 🙂
I did my table clinic presentation on xylitol in dental hygiene school – it is actually good for your teeth as it is anticariogenic! (meaning, it helps prevent cavities!)
That is a pain about coconut oil – I keep it in a cool spot, but I don’t use it regularly to brush my teeth – only in a pinch!
I don’t like my picture taken either – it’s hard to get a good one of me. I say you have to take 7 to get one good one. 😀
I hear ya with taking multiple pictures before finding a good one. 🙂
Hmm, okay, well that is good to know (about xylitol). Thanks! I am still new and learning about all this health stuff. It is enough to make your head whirl sometimes, but it is fun at the same time.
The volcano bread looks fabulous!
My daughter draws all the time also. Your daughters art is fantastic.
Hi, Cynce, we use Earthpaste too. I like the cinnamom but haven’t tried the other ‘flavors’ yet. I hear ya about some of the other ‘natural’ toothpaste. I stopped buying Tom’s. There are a few others I buy that I think could have less ingredients but I get them anyway for the kids like Spry and Natures Gate. I use this one too http://www.beerescuedonline.com/bee-rescued-100-natural-propolis-toothpaste-8-fl-oz/
Lupe will use all of them but prefers the Natures Gate or Spry so I continue to get those brands.
I am going to get Donnie cinnamon next time because he said the peppermint is too strong. He isn’t a peppermint kind of guy, but I didn’t think, from the reviews, that it would be strong like ‘regular’ toothpaste.
That toothpaste at the link you gave looks good. I like the tree tea oil in it.