• About

Pick Well

~ Just another WordPress.com site

Pick Well

Monthly Archives: February 2013

For the Introvert

26 Tuesday Feb 2013

Posted by Jennifer in Books I LOVE, Food for thought

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Introvert, Quiet, Susan Cain

Image

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain is a fantastic book that is valuable not only to the introvert, but the extrovert. There are things you know about yourself, but don’t fully understand until you hear someone else describe in detail the fabric of your personality. Not only do I understand myself better, but also my husband and my oldest son. If all the noise in this crazy life is getting to you, this is a book for you. While I don’t agree with everything Susan Cain writes, she did a great service for all the “Quiet” people.

Desperate!

13 Wednesday Feb 2013

Posted by Jennifer in Books I LOVE, Family

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Desperate, Mom, Parenting, Sally Clarkson

Image If you are a mom, this is book is for you. I will tell you that initially I was drawn to it because I could feel what the lady on the cover was feeling. She looks like I feel everyday around 3’o clock. There is so much in this book that every mom needs to hear. For example, formulas don’t always work. I know that I am a schedule, formula, A + B = C Mommy. But my son Weston has done his best to teach me about “out of the box” kids.  If he wasn’t convincing enough, God gave us a foster daughter whose mission in life is to be sure I know she definitely does not fit in any box…EVER.  I have just started reading this book, but my take away so far is that “A Mom is exactly the person that her children need; God created it to be that way.”  Co- Author Sally Clarkson did a beautiful job of reminding me that we should stop believing there is “one right way.”  She said, and i know this to be true, that Moms fear what others think of them, their parenting, and their choices for their families. A challenge for today, to be yourself! Sally says, “…it takes faith to be yourself, to embrace your own ideals and family design.”  Proverbs 29:25 “The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted” I am so looking forward to finishing this book!

Image

Project!

12 Tuesday Feb 2013

Tags

bench, Refinish

Project!

I am hoping to add this crusty and rusty old bench to our landscaping after a facelift!

Posted by Jennifer | Filed under Uncategorized

≈ Leave a comment

The Truth about Applesauce.

08 Friday Feb 2013

Posted by Jennifer in Food for thought

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Applesauce, Musselman's

Did you know that most of the apple products we consume come from apples produced in China?? In China, where pesticides are not regulated as they are in the U.S. This thought is so odd to me considering we live a short drive from MANY apple orchards. Sometimes information like this leaves me paralyzed in the grocery isle.  In fact, on my last shopping trip I spent 10 minutes of my life trying to pick an applesauce. I know all the right answers. Organic…not in my budget. Make your own! I have enough to do! I seriously could not make a decision. My favorite applesauce was missing from the shelf, Musselman’s if you are curious, and it was about to be the end of me.  Is this REALLY what my life has come to? An agonizing decision about applesauce. Finally, this guilt ridden mommy picked up the Chinese applesauce and finished her shopping! Sometimes, you have to let go of something.  I am emptying the shelf the next time I see my brand! :0) bowlofapplesauce

Homemade Chocolate Pudding

07 Thursday Feb 2013

Posted by Jennifer in Food

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Chocolate Pudding, easy dessert Pudding recipe

I stumbled upon this recipe looking for a hot cocoa recipe. It is Hershey’s recipe and it is so wonderful, hot or cold! I love it warm and could easily eat the entire pot.

2/3  cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup Hershey’s Cocoa powder

3 Tbs corn starch

1/4 tsp salt

2 1/4 cups milk

2 Tbs butter

1tsp vanilla

Mix sugar, cocoa, corn starch, and salt together in a pot. Stir in milk slowly. Cook over medium heat until it boils stirring constantly. Let it boil 1 minute while stirring. Remove from stove, stir in butter and vanilla.  Pour into serving dishes. I let mine cool before putting it in the fridge. Place plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.

I have made this several times and love it! I will never buy store bought pudding again!

Recent Posts

  • Wonderful Historical Fiction
  • National Parks and Historical Fiction
  • The Middle Matters by Lisa-Jo Baker
  • What is the Next Right Thing?
  • Something New from Jocelyn Green

A Dog Named Dolly Parton Backyard Garden Books I LOVE Cleaning House Family Favorites Food Food for thought homeschool Out West Trip Recently Read Reviewed Books Saving Money Travel Uncategorized Virginia

Twitter Updates

  • RT @Alinea_Church: Today is our Big Game Party! Don't miss it! #ForGodSoLovedTheBoro #murfreesborochurch #Sundayfunday https://t.co/fuNbGG… 1 month ago
  • RT @Alinea_Church: “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness, ke… 1 month ago
  • RT @Alinea_Church: Tomorrow is our first Sunday of the new year! Make sure to get to church to start your year off right!! #murfreesboroch… 2 months ago
  • RT @Alinea_Church: New year. New challenges. New possibilities. SAME God! #ForGodSoLovedTheBoro #murfreesborochurch https://t.co/73DaIWBhZY 2 months ago
  • RT @MattSmethurst: This is a delightful insight that echoes the gospel. thebulwark.com/there-is-no-ma… 3 months ago
Follow @jenpickwell

Archives

  • August 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • January 2019
  • November 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • February 2012
  • January 2011
  • October 2010

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 111 other subscribers
Follow Pick Well on WordPress.com

Goodreads

NetGalley

Blogging for Books

NetGalley

Blog at WordPress.com.

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Follow Following
    • Pick Well
    • Join 111 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Pick Well
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...