FACE offers workshops for moms on Tuesday mornings on a variety of topics; home schooling, home making, frugal tips and many other ‘helps”. Last week, Rachelle showed us  natural remedies and health tips by using items found in your pantry. Not only is this healthier and avoids chemicals, it is so much cheaper!

Thank you, Rachelle, for sharing your wealth of information! Thank you, Niki for planning this event!

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Physician’s Pantry

With NO adverse reactions with medications

* healing properties

Rachelle Hennigan

Scriptures:

Mark 6:13 – “They cast out many demons, and anointed with OIL many who

were sick, and healed them.”

James 5:14-15 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the

church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with OIL in the name of the Lord.

And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.”

God obviously finds oil AND His power vital to our health.

The healing power in plants was placed there by God. That healing power is a

divine miracle at work!

(Fresh is always best when using herbs, however, dried and frozen are definitely suitable substitutes.

Safflower oil and Olive oil are best for infusing because they readily absorb the properties of what is added

to them.)

*Honey:

immune system AND destroys the benefit of nutrients in the body.)

Apply directly to skin for – blemishes

Eaten (from local area, or as close as possible) for – Allergies

Immune boost

Energy

*Garlic:

Anti-fungal and anti-biotic.

Oil – (In a jar of olive oil or safflower oil drop 3-4 whole cloves, let set for at

least 2 weeks. Olive oil and Safflower are best because they absorb/infuse more readily

and they have a good Vitamin E content, which helps preserve the oil.)

- Apply garlic oil to the feet for colds, aches, flu, and heart issues.

- A drop or two of warm (not too hot!) oil into an ear kills infection

and/or ache.

Vinegar:

Gargle: kills the bacteria in the throat causing the sore throat.

“Tea”: using a Tbsp. of vinegar, sweetened with enough honey to make it

taste “ok” – drink this to rebalance an upset stomach and kill the bacteria causing flu.

Topical: soothes and removes the burn of a sunburn when blotted on skin

that is burned.

Mixed with equal parts of rubbing alcohol, put a few drops of

solution in the ear when an ear infection is suspected and/or swimmer’s ear is causing

pain.

*Cayenne:

Tea – (1 tsp. with water twice a day)

- Arthritis

- Throat gargle for sore throat and infection

Water infusion – (1-2T in a quart jar filled with boiling water. Let water cool.

Strain off the cayenne and pour water into a bath. Soak in the water bath as long as you

can stand.) – For flu,

Lungs (infections, etc.)

Increase in circulation for chills w/o increasing blood pressure

Ginger:

Tea – (1tsp. in cup of warm water sweetened with HONEY)

- Settles upset stomach

- Stimulates circulation w/o increasing blood pressure

Water infusion – (1-2T in a quart jar filled with boiling water. Let water cool.

Strain off ginger and pour water into a bath. Soak in the water bath as long as you can

stand.) – For flu

- Aches

Almonds:

not be necessary to receive relief.)

Eat – for migraines

Energy boost

*Thyme:

Water infusion – (1/4C fresh thyme, less for dried, covered with boiling water in a

pint size jar. Let water cool, then strain off thyme.

- As nose spray; gets in deeper and heals a sinus infection longer. The

chances of it coming back diminish greatly by using this.

- As a mouth wash; fights gum disease

Tea – (1T of thyme in cup of warm water, sweetened with Honey.)

- Relieves sore throat and fights bacteria

- Clears phlegm in lungs

*Sage:

Neutralizes & breaks down mucus in the system, which is where many cancers

breed.

Anti-septic

Tea – (1-2 leaves in a cup of warm water, sweetened w/ honey to taste.)

Sore throat

Upset stomach

Controls menopause “sweats”

Mint:

Oil – (1/4C mint in a pint jar covered with safflower or olive oil, let set for at least

2 weeks. Strain off mint, and oil is ready for use.)

For migraines – rub on temples and back of neck at hair line

For sinus headaches – rub on temples and along sinus cavities

For congestion – rub on chest

For muscle aches – rub on affected area

Tea – (1-2tsp. of mint seeped in warm water. Sweeten water with honey.)

Drink for stomach upset OR relaxation

Horseradish root powder:

Ointment – (mix 1/3C of lotion with 1tsp. of powder)

Rub ointment on sore muscles and aches

Increases circulation w/o increasing blood pressure

*Comfrey:

Oil – (in a pint jar, fill 1/3 of the jar with the comfrey leaves, then fill the jar to the

top with safflower oil or olive oil. Let set for 2 weeks, strain comfrey leaves from oil.)

Rub on feet and body for: Heals nerve damage

Numbs soreness/pain relief

Heals bones & muscles

Gives mobility and relief for arthritis

Compress – heat leaves in water until warm. Wrap warm leaves in cheese cloth.

Wrap cheese cloth around affected area. Leave on until numbness. (NOTE: save water.

Heat it the next time and soak affected area in the water. The same effect is given.)

*Chamomile:

Tea – (1tsp of flower seeped into warm water, sweetened with honey)

Brings sleep

Relaxation

Headaches

Intestinal upset

Oil – (in pint jar, fill with leaves 1/3 of the way and fill the jar with safflower oil

or olive oil till full. Let set for 2 weeks, and strain off chamomile.)

Rub on chest for congestion

Rub on muscles for relaxation

Water infusion – make similar to the tea, leave the honey OUT!

Flush eye with chamomile to wash mucous and pink eye out

*Lavender:

Tea – (1-2tsp. of flower seeped in warm water, sweetened wit honey)

Drink for: Sleep

Relaxation

Migraines

Muscle aches

Oil – (Fill a glass jar 1/3 full with lavender, add safflower oil or olive oil until

full. Let set for 2 weeks and strain off lavender.)

Rub on feet and body for: Muscle aches

Growing pains

Rub on temples & neck line for: migraines

Rub on temples & sinus cavities for: sinus headaches & congestion

*Elderberry:

has Vitamin C. Pregnant mothers can take this, but shouldn’t take Echinacea.

Tincture – In non-aluminum pan, empty contents of bag of elderberries and add

4C of water. Bring to a boil, then lower temperature and let steep for 1 hour. Stir often

to avoid elderberries sticking to bottom of pan. Let cool. Once cooled, strains berries

and discard. Return juice to pan and heat. Add honey to sweeten to taste. Once desired

sweetness is obtained, remove from heat, let cool. Once cooled, place in a glass jar that

is corked OR covered with was paper. If this sets too long it does become wine and will

break a closed glass jar.

- Take 2tsp. of tincture once everyday during cold/flu season. If sick, take

2tsp. every 6 hours until symptoms pass.

Relieves and fights: Cold

Flu

Stomach ailments

Heart disease

Asthma

Response time for homeopathic treatments:

If problem is acute (not chronic or long term): you should respond quickly, possibly

immediately

If problem is chronic: it could take 4-6 weeks

Things that slow the response time:

Sugar & sugar substitutes

Coffee – not caffeine, it is something else in the coffee

Over the counter drugs & camphor products

Resources:

“Complete Medicinal Herbal Guide” by Penelope Ode

“The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants” by Andrew Chevallier

“Edible & Medicinal Plants of the Rockies” by Linda Kershaw

“The Herbal Handbook” by David Hoffman

“Herbs for Health” periodical available at health food stores (Vitamin cottage)

www.allnatural.net

learn (registering does not commit you in anyway and I personally have NOT received

“spam” from this website.)

www.howstuffworks.com

page desired (requires NO registration)

Mom’s Night Out

March 18th
6:30 pm to ???
Meet at Cracker Barrel
120th on the west side of I-25

Tuesday, January 26th
 
February Class Sign-Up
Find your folder in the gray box at the Main Table to make your February class payments.
Payments made after this Tuesday will be subject to a $10 late fee!!
 

Valentine Party Sign-Up
It’s time for the annual Valentine Party!  It will be held on February 16th at 2:15 at Northglenn Christian.  Students should bring 20 signed valentines and a plate of goodies to share! 
 
Report Cards are Due!

If you are wanting your student to be on the school Honor Roll, the report card deadline is this week.
Honor Society students are required to submit report cards.
It can be filled out on your computer, saved with the student’s name and emailed to Cindy, or it can be printed and handed or mailed in.
 
National Honor Society Meeting
A meeting for all National Honor Society candidates will be held at 12:15 in Room 207.  This is a required meeting, so please let Cindy know if you are unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances.
 

Lunch is Served!
Nacho’s with all the fixin’s, plus everyone’s favorite – Rice Krispy Treats.  All for only $3.00!!   

Saving Money Mom’s Group – 9:00 in Fellowship Hall
Coordinator:  Niki Nowell, nikinowell@gmail.com, 303-803-3291
 
Sewing Circle – 1:00 in Room 208
Coordinator:  Kordee , thekingsstitchery@yahoo.com

Bring your projects and enjoy fellowship while getting it done!

FACE “INFO TO KNOW”
Cindy Cindy@faceschool.org or 303-204-5191
Julie Julie@faceschool.org or 303-774-1800

NO classes November 24th through the month of December

December 1 – Christmas Party, 10:00am to Noon (sign up tomorrow)
December 3 – Christmas Program, 7:00pm
December 11 – Disney on Ice Field Trip (sign up tomorrow)

Free Stuff from the Web:

Free Printables:
http://thetoymaker.com/2Toys.html Free paper toys
http://freestuff4kids.net/ Printables, worksheets, links to other websites
http://printables4kids.com/
http://www.momsminivan.com/printables.html Traveling games
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/junieb/activities/activities.html Junie B. Jones printables and activities
http://www.pastpatterns.com/doll2.html 1930’s paper doll pattern
http://www.centralconnector.com/GAMES/scorshet.html Free score sheets for board games
http://www.chartjungle.com/ Free charts, calendars, printables for 30+ categories
http://www.kidsnshoes.com/kidsnfeet.htm Shoe sizer
http://coloringbookfun.com/ 600+ coloring pages
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/
www.Crayola.com 4,000+ coloring pages, crafts, lesson plans

Reading related sites:
http://storynory.com/ Free downloadable stories
www.Paperbackswap.com
http://www.rif.org/kids.htm Reading activities, book lists by age, games
http://www.janbrett.com/index.html Children’s book author, a-z index of activities, printables, etc.
http://www.starfall.com/ Reading website for kids
www.Scholastic.com games, stories, printables, videos

Science Sites/resources:
http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html Click on “For Educators” or “For Students”
http://www.fi.edu/learn/hotlists/jump.phpNationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons Science resources
www.Nato.int./education/games.htm Geography lessons

Online/digital magazines/free subscriptions:
http://archive.sesameworkshop.org/sesamemagazine/ Sesame Street digital mag
http://familyfun.go.com/
www.Highlightskids.com
www.Lego.com Free 2 year subscription to Lego Magazine
www.Kidspages.org
http://colorado.parenthood.com/ Colorado Parent online mag
www.Denverkids.com Denver’s family guide
http://tasteofhomedigital.com/tasteofhome/ Free Taste of Home magazines online
www.examiner.com/denver Online newspaper on a variety of topics – Tonya Vander
www.realsimple.com My favorite!
http://www.christianitytoday.com/mp/ Marriage Partnership Mag

Cooking/Recipes:
http://chefmom.sheknows.com/recipebox/ 1600+ recipes
www.Armhammer.com Free brochure
www.Campbellskitchen.com Meal-Mail email dinner ideas daily or just on Mondays/access to special offers, recipes, try new products
www.heavenlyhomemakers.com My friend Laura’s site
http://www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/115/1/Handy-borax-tips.html Borax uses
http://www.thelaundrybasket.com/Usage_Tips/Usage_Tips_Super_Washing_Soda/usage_tips_super_washing_soda.html Arm & Hammer Washing Soda uses
http://family.go.com/hot-topics/pkg-go-green/article-gg-184094-our-top-green-cleaners-already-in-your-pantry-t/
http://www.savingdinner.com/ Leanne Ely’s great site

Free Samples/info:
www.Walmart.com “Free Samples”
http://goody.com/Stylists_Chair/common_hair.aspx Which is the right hair tool for you?
www.Colgate.com “Special offers” toothpaste, games, healthy habits
www.Aquafresh.com “Special Offers”
http://pdrhealth.com/home/home.aspx Physician’s Desk Reference /Free consumer friendly desk reference for side effects, drug interactions, etc.
www.Acefitness.org Free health and fitness info.
www.Free-ed.net Free internet courses for adults

Movies/TV:
www.Netflix.com Movies mailed to you or watch instantly
Summer movie camps
www.insideRedbox.com Free movie rental codes
Major networks (abc, CBS, NBC) Full episodes of your favorite shows

Food:
Kids eat free in Denver http://denver.about.com/od/restaurants/a/kidseatfree.htm
Birthday meals – set up a junk mail account for this!
Entertainment book/Gold C/Lunch Money

Free Activities:
Denver Library www.kids.denverlibrary.org
Public Libraries List www.publiclibraries.com/colorado.htm
Field trips
Free days
Story time at Barnes & Noble
http://www.craftsforkids.com/

Getting Organized:
www.flylady.net
http://www.getorganizednow.com/index.html

Blogs:
www.moneysavingmoney.com
www.savingandgiving.blogspot.com
www.shop4freebies.com
http://busy-mommy.com/
http://www.justenoughblog.com/ Where education and parenting collide

Cindy Cindy@faceschool.org or 303-204-5191
Julie Julie@faceschool.org or 303-774-1800

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27

November Class Sign-Up – LATE FEE
National Honor Society Mandatory Meeting
Free Sewing Fun!
Tickets On Sale for School Play

November Class Sign Up – LATE FEE
If your classes were not paid for last week, please stop by the Main Counter to pay for them this week.
There is a $10 late fee on payments made this week.

National Honor Society – Mandatory Meeting
This Tuesday, October 27, there is a mandatory meeting for all students interested in National Honor Society. We will meet at Northglenn Christian Church in Room 207 at 12:15. Please feel free to contact Cindy with any questions!

Free Sewing Fun!Have some fun and maybe get a start on holiday gifts! Bring the basic sewing supplies, spend some fun time with other moms and get some help from Kordee if you’re needing it!

Someone Save My Baby Ruth (School Play)It’s a dinner theatre!!! Spend an evening with us and enjoy a melodrama (and who doesn’t love a melodrama) AND dinner! Cast members will be selling tickets on Tuesdays – you won’t want to miss this! Check your calendars and buy your tickets for one of the performances on November 19, 20 or 21. Tickets are $15 (ages 11 and up) or $10 (ages 10 and under).

Moms sewing circle for the 20th and 27th FREE
Meet in room 208 at 1 pm -2 pm bring your sewing project and sewing supplies. (scissors, thread, pins, fabric, pattern if applicable, ect.) and sewing machine if you have one. Several will be available in class but you will get more done on your own machine.

If you have never sewn before and want to learn, please bring 2-3 yards of cheap fabric to class along with scissors, pins, and thread). A tape measure or ruler, pen or pencil or chalk would also be helpful.

Moms are responsible for their own children so please bring school work or an activity for them to do while you sew. Sewing will be for adults only, as we are striving to do activities for ourselves. This is a much needed mom time.
This would be a great way to get started on those holiday gifts.

FACE “INFO TO KNOW”
Cindy Cindy@faceschool.org or 303-204-5191
Julie Julie@faceschool.org or 303-774-1800

FREE SOAP MAKING CLASS!!

Learn how to make your own soap this Tuesday, October 13, 12:30pm
Read through the details below, which include the ingredients that you should bring!

Here is a list of supplies for a basic soap recipe.
(Those with different preferences can bring the ingredients and supplies needed for their own recipe, if it is different from the one below.)

We could use a couple of portable electric burners. If you have one or two, could you please bring them??!!

-Large glass jar at least one gallon in size

-1/2 gallon size glass jar

-Long handled wooden spoon or clean stirring wooden stick

-Pot or pan large enough to melt 5 pounds of lard

-Rubber gloves

-Vinegar to put on skin for lye burns, if needed

-Goggles or protective eye wear (We will make great subjects for photos!!!)

-Newspaper or large sheet of plastic to work on outside

-Box lined with a trash bag to pour soap into when it it finished

-Plastic tote or container to put soap box into to transport home in your car and not spill contents

-1 can of lye (this recipe calls for 10 3/4 oz or so and the lye bottle has 16 oz. (Three ladies could go in together on the cost of 2 bottles of lye and split the difference. —Ace Hardware)

-2 1/2 pints of distilled water (again several ladies could split the cost of one gallon of distilled water.) Bring a liquid measuring cup to measure water with.

-10 cups of lard (This equals 5 one pound packages of lard–99 cents each at King Soopers in the baking isle)

Optional: personal spices or herbs, or honey/oatmeal to add to the soap at the end of the stirring process.

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At 12:30pm, we will start the lye/water mixture and ask that moms take turns in the soap class and watch each others children until 1:00pm. PLEASE NOTE: NO MINOR CHILDREN WILL BE ALLOWED NEAR THE LYE/WATER STATION. You will also be making soap at your own personal risk. Lye is dangerous and eye wear and rubber gloves are essential.

Several moms could make one batch of soap between them and split the cost and the soap. This would be frugal if you just want to learn how to do it and not invest too much money.

Instructions
Measure fruit according to recipe and add pectin.
Bring to a boil.
Add sugar according to recipe or a little less, depending on your preference.
Bring to a boil.
Let boil for about 6 minutes for jelly and 4 minutes for jam.
(Jelly is juice only, jam contain fruit.) You know it’s ready when it jells on a cooled spoon.
Pour into hot jars and seal. To seal: melt parafin wax and pour over the top of the jam or jelly.Be sure to pour enough so that no jelly or jam can get past the seal. If this happens, mold can happen and ruin the product.
Let sit on counter for 24 hours, until seals have sealed. If reusing jars without new seals, place jam/jelly in fridge or freezer for storing.