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Showing posts with label Tea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tea. Show all posts
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Lent
I have never given up anything for lent before this year, but I was inspired by my pastor Jeff and the sermon he gave recently on radical generosity. He suggested that rather than simply give up something for Lent, give it up and take the money you would have spent on it during that time and give it away. You can find the sermon I'm talking about under the media page here and you can check out an additional post about giving on Jeff's blog.
I'm giving up sweets and deserts of all kinds. I don't spend an especially large amount of money on this, but I do enjoy it quite a lot... so through these 40 days my body is likely going to thank me. It might be very difficult, but sacrifice isn't supposed to be an easy or flippant thing. And I get the opportunity to be reminded to pray each time I want a sweet treat. I do have one exception: I get my honey in my tea. It's really required. Come to think of it, I probably need a new honey pot... mine has been gone for a long time. Maybe this honey pot?
Either way, I've got it easy. John is giving up coffee.
I'm giving up sweets and deserts of all kinds. I don't spend an especially large amount of money on this, but I do enjoy it quite a lot... so through these 40 days my body is likely going to thank me. It might be very difficult, but sacrifice isn't supposed to be an easy or flippant thing. And I get the opportunity to be reminded to pray each time I want a sweet treat. I do have one exception: I get my honey in my tea. It's really required. Come to think of it, I probably need a new honey pot... mine has been gone for a long time. Maybe this honey pot?
Either way, I've got it easy. John is giving up coffee.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Printable Valentines
My favorite free printable valentines of the year... way cute. Print them, sign them, give them. I just made Valentine's Day so easy for you.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Top Teas (in no particular order)
Oh, MarketSpice, how I love you. The Original MarketSpice Tea with its recognizable orange-spice taste has stood the test of time and remains to this day one of my top teas. I especially love visiting the MarketSpice store at the market whenever I'm in Seattle. If you can make it through the crowd surrounding the fish-throwing boys and Rachael the pig, you're in for a fragrant treat of tea and spice perusal. I like the loose leaf tea, and I drink it all winter long.
Also from MarketSpice, the Seattle Surprise Tea is a great afternoon tea pick. Mango and orange flavors mingle with the huge chunks of pineapple in this black tea. It's great iced, you'll love it. I know you will.
OK. One last one from beloved MarketSpice. Their Six Herb Tea is fantastic. A great nighttime tea. A lovely blend with just the right amount of peppermint.
Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Himalayan Green Tea with Lemon My best friend, Emily, gave this tea to me as a bridesmaid's gift on her wedding day. I love it. It's a perfect, simple green tea with just the right amount of lemon grass. With or without a little sugar, I love to make a pot of this for friends. A great compliment to any meal. Also, it came with this fantastic carrying case, which will make the coolest passport bag ever. The strap is even the perfect length. Thanks, Em!
Good Earth Organic - Mango, Peach & Pineapple What is in my mug currently and most often lately - with plenty of honey. Sweet and fresh, it's perfect for summer. I bet this would make a great iced tea, but have yet to try it that way.
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