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@thelupescus

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Homeschool mom of 8 - New Zealand
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Dear Diary, this is what my family ate recently.

When you have eaten and are full, then you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land which He has given you.
Deuteronomy 8:10

#mealprepping #mealprepideas #recipe #homemaker #bigfamilymeals

Marry Me Tuscan Chicken
Mashed potatoes
My world-class salad
Comment ''Tuscan" and I'll send a DM with the written Recipe

#tuscanchicken #marrymechicken

Taco soup
Guacamole
Homemade fried tortillas
Comment ''Taco'' and I'll send a DM with the written Recipe

#tacosoup #mexicandish #chili

Chicken chalupas
Comment ''Chalupa'' and I'll send a DM with the written Recipe

#chickenchalupa #mexicandish

Sarmale dezvelite fara porc (unraveled beef Grape leaves)
Comment ''sarmale'' and I'll send a DM with the written Recipe

#sarmale

Zupa toscana (no pork)
Comment ''zuppa'' and I'll send a DM with the written Recipe

#zuppatoscana

Leg of Lamb Roast
Rice
Steamed veggies
Comment ''Lamb'' and I'll send a DM with the written Recipe

#legoflamb #lambrecipe #recipe

Cottage pie, mashed potatoes, salad
Comment ''cottage pie'' and I'll send a DM with the written Recipe

#cottagepie

Borș (ciorba) de sfecla rosie (Redbeet sour soup)
Comment ''redbeet'' and I'll send a DM with the written Recipe

#bors #romaniancuisine #balkanrecipes #borsdesfecla

Sourdough Pizza with peach and mango base
Comment ''Pizza'' and I'll send a DM with the written Recipe

#sourdough #sourdoughpizza

Chicken Alfredo pasta, salad
Comment ''pasta'' and I'll send a DM with the written Recipe

#chickenalfredopasta #italiancuisine🇮🇹

Pumpkin soup
Comment ''pumpkin'' and I'll send a DM with the written Recipe

Chicken shawarma with batata harra fries
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#chickenshawarma #middleeasterncuisine by @thelupescus

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21 days ago

What we get up to on a summer day.

#bigfamily #newzealand #nzugccreator #homemaker #1000hoursoutside taken in Mt Maunganui Beach, Tauranga by @thelupescus

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9 months ago

Snapshots from my life the past 6 months.

Solo parented for 5 months
Drove over 13,000 miles (20,000km)
17 states
7 National parks and forests
25 waterfalls
3 countries

We camped, hiked, watched a million glorious sunsets, and enjoyed long stretches of road.
We saw wild bison, foxes, coyotes, wolves, and bears.
Enjoyed antelope, pronghorn, deer, elk.

We definitely hiked in mountain lion and bear territory which made us watch our back and learn how to stay safe in their habitats.

We explored many historical, religious, and government buildings.

The kids and I Learned about other religions, government law making and positions, wars, the oregon trail.

But maybe my favourite was meeting and spending time with those I love most, and friends I made through social media.

Additionally I got the opportunity to read some amazing theological books written by some of my favourite authors. by @thelupescus

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a year ago

Some of my favorites of you from chapter 16.

It started in Portland, OR and ended here in New Zealand.

But this year has taken you to:
Portland, OR
Reno, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Phoenix, AZ
LA
Auckland
Rotorua
Waitakere
Napier
Tauranga (Just about every weekend)
Devonport
Whangamomona
Greytown
Taupo
Waihi
Katikati

What happened:
Traveled through US National Parks
International move from the U.S. to NZ
Local move from Rotorua to our house
Rekindled old friendships
New friends
New church
Visited many friends
Camped
Got Baptised by Dad

I'm excited for what chapter 17 holds for you.
I'm in awe of the work of the Holy Spirit in your life.
I'm grateful that Father chose for you to come into our family.

#birthday #christianfamily #bigfamily #eldestchild by @thelupescus

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2 days ago

When you're in the trenches of raising a family on 1 income, it's easy to forget how simple it is to celebrate your loved ones, and still date.

Many people wait for ''when we have....''. In doing so they miss the beautiful opportunities to create memories.

Years ago I realized that without a community, without parents or family around to help out, I would never get those memories if I didn't reinvent my dates.

My daughter first surprised John and I with an at-home date with a meal she cooked by herself. She wrote out the invite, made the meal (followed the instructions for a broccoli pasta) , and ensured the boys were dressed as waiters to serve us. She lit the candles, and that was the start of a family tradition: dinner dates at home.

Over the years it has become one of our favorite traditions for birthdays, dates, and everything in between. No one is left out. The children are very much a part of it too.

Fancy dishes come out, meals are planned, and the celebrating begins.

Now that our children are older, we get to make a team effort surprise such as this one for Father's day.

You don't need a big budget. Candlelit dinner doesn't have to break the bank, even if it is for 10. A simple meal, candles, a nice tablecloth and napkins will do. If you want to get a bit more creative create a menu on canva and print them on some cardstock. I personally live to also add a touch of warmth with my serving utensils from @nilproducts

I hope you were inspired to try this as well and begin creating core memories with your loved ones.

Swap out your plastic kitchen utensils and shop Nil Products for eco friendly ones.

#NZmumlife #nzugccreator #nzcontentcreator #bigfamily #homemaker by @thelupescus

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4 days ago

Why be nonchalant when the Joy of the Lord is your strength?

#nzmumlife #nzmum #homemaker #newzealand taken in Tauranga, New Zealand by @thelupescus

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8 days ago

She did it! This is your sign to set a goal, persevere, and crush it!

Even when it's tough.
Even when you don't feel like it.
Even when it seems impossible.
Go crush it.

This month has taught me so much about myself.
That I can do hard things.
That I am capable.
That God is the one who sustains me.
And that honestly has felt the most satisfying.

5 years ago I didn't know if I'd make it through.
My life came scary close to ending to su!c1d€ fueled by postpartum depression and caring too much about what others say or think of me.

But here I am 5 years later thriving, loving life, and crushing goals for mental health.

So if you need a reminder to just go for it, let this be it.

#suicideprevention #fitnessgoals #weightloss #nzmumlife #nzugccreator

Weightloss journey
300k
Goals
Motivation
Fitness motivation
Homemaker
Nz mum
Nz ugc community
Nz brands by @thelupescus

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15 days ago

Day 29 of 30 brings fresh perspective and reflection.

People give what they have.

And when you begin pursuing dreams and goals you will quickly learn who your people are and who aren't your people.

There will be people who will:
Discourage
Doubt
Disappear
Once you begin chasing those goals.

Don't mind the naysayers: most struggle with envy and hatred anyway.

Focus on what is good for you, and what will get you one step closer to your achievement. Focus on living and cherishing that small group of people who rock with you and encourage you to keep moving towards your goal.

Be stable in all your ways, ask God to guide you, and you will be filled with strength to carry through. He will increase so that you can persevere with endurance.

Once you reach the other side, you will be filled with gratitude that His strength helped you climb the mountain that once towered above you.

#motivation ##fitnessmotivation #wellnessjourney #300k #nzugc by @thelupescus

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17 days ago

These are getting packed up in my upcoming camping essentials bag.

The @dabble.nz super green gummies are
easy to carry, easy to remember, easy to take.

What makes everything better is a list of only 7 ingredients which can be pronounced.

That's why I'll be taking it along for the multi-day trip.

This would make an excellent gift for a mum who's just given birth. Or for the friend who is busy enough that she forgets to take care of herself.

#dabble #nzugc #nzugccontent #nzmumlife

Nzugccreator nzugc #nzugcmum by @thelupescus

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18 days ago

When the weekend approaches, and the busy-ness of this world slowly comes to a stop, I revel in what Father does.

The mood and the atmosphere in the home turns towards one of making that appointment with God Almighty. As our hearts turn inward, the oil begins to flow. I catch my eyes welling with tears reaping what years of sowing through prayer and fasting have produced.

When I married, I looked for a spouse who could also sing. Together we began praying over our future children that Father would make them Levites, and would annoint them with singing. That He would give us a heritage.

We desired that our home would be filled with the presence of Laughter, singing, and most importantly the tangible indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Seeing my children sing for the Glory of God makes me realize that God is moving in mighty ways in my home. They may still be young, and learning, but through it, He has transformed it into a haven. I may be the smallest of vessels in the hand of a mighty God. I may steward them through the daily Grind, but it is Him alone who brings the increase: pressed down and shaken. He deserves the Glory.

Soli Deo Gloria, Eben-Ezer.
Tina

#homemaker #worship #singingfamily #nzmum #christianfamily by @thelupescus

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21 days ago

Save this Recipe⬇️:

Not all things require a 'need tag' attached to them for you to enjoy them. You can make things simply for the pleasure and joy they bring you. That's where whimsy shows up.

And if you've been dreaming of frolicking in fields, with geese trailing behind, and laughter coming from the hay loft, then this Magnolia Jam needs to be in your recipe book.

Warning however: you'll never want to be without after tasting this gingery-citrusy-slightly floral jam. It will make you wish you had a stack of crackers, and some melty brie cheese to pair it with.

For this Jam it is best to pick tulip petal varieties, or stick to large/ medium bloom cultivars. Avoid small bloom varieties.

Ingredients:
-150g to 220g magnolia petals (roughly 3–4 cups, washed with green bases/stamens removed)
- Juice from 1 large lemon
- 350ml water
- 1.5 - 2 cups of @chelseasugarnz jam setting sugar (has pectin)

Instructions:
Remove stamen, and base off of blooms. Keep only the petals & wash thoroughly.

In a food processor or blender combine petals, sugar, lemon juice, water, & blend until finely chopped.

Pour mixture into a stockpot, place on stove, & heat on medium high.

Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to low & let it simmer until it fully renders (approx: 2 hrs)

When close to finishing the render, if you desire a finer consistency, use the hand immersion blender to do 1 last blending. (I did - forgot to film)

Pour into sterile warm canning jars leaving at least a ½ inch headspace. (To sterilize, wash & either boil on low for 10 minutes, or warm up on the oven for about 1 hr on 100°C) I used a combination of mason jars and @weckjars

Wipe rip with a clean paper towel wet with vinegar. Place new lid on, add screw, flip them over, and allow them to fully cool off before checking lid for seal.

Voilà you've just made a world-class delicious jam.

Take this to your next market day ladie's exchange date, or put on your Next charcuterie board for guests to enjoy.

P.S. they'll be sure to ask for the recipe, or ask

P.P.S- the butter yellow blooms were my favorite magnolias for this jam. Next year I'll be picking more of these to add in.

#homemaker by @thelupescus

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23 days ago

Recipe I used for this:

4 lemons
2 c. Heavy whipped cream
Zest from 2 Lemons
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp bovine gelatine
2/3 cup coconut sugar
5 tbsp + 1 tsp lemon juice

Cut lemons on half. Scoop out flesh from lemons carefully as to not too the outer peel. Keep lemon cups.
In a small saucepan place cream, sugar, zest.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat, whisk in lemon juice, vanilla, and gelatine until thicker cream begins to form.

Strain and pour into lemon cups.

Chill for approximately 6hrs. Serve cold.

Pofta Buna.

P.S. gelatine is optional but I like to use it as it sets better.

Save this recipe to reference back to in the future.

#recipe #dessert #homemaker #nzugc #lemonposset by @thelupescus

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