Fat-Burning Stew

1 1/2 bags (1 lb. each) dried lentils
2 Tbs. oil, preferably olive
2 cups chopped onions
2 Tbs. prepared chopped garlic (or 6 cloves)
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
10 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes in thick puree
1 Tbs. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 bags (1 lb. each) assorted frozen vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower & red pepper
3 Tbs. vinegar, preferably balsamic or red wine

Sort and rinse lentils. In large pot heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add lentils and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add broth, tomatoes, salt, paprika and cayenne. Break up tomatoes into pieces with back of spoon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until lentils are very soft, about 1 hour. About 10 minutes before serving, add frozen vegetables and vinegar; heat through. Makes 10 (2 cup) servings.

Cheap Baby

• Cloth rags for cleaning up
• Cloth diapers, washed with detergent, bleach, then vinegar in the rinse cycle
• Dilute juice 1:3; boil to pasturize
• Smash, blender food rather than jars
• Mineral oil rather than "baby oil" (same thing with fragrance added)
• Corn starch rather than "baby powder"
• Olive oil rather than "baby lotion"

Costco Roomba 2.1 Discovery Scheduler Vacuuming Robot

I want a Roomba. Seriously. How cool is that? People with shedding dogs (like ours) should definitely have one of these. Too bad I have no birthdays coming up!

The Upward Look, p. 102

"It is the duty of everyone who professes to be a Christian to keep his thoughts under the control of reason and oblige himself to be cheerful and happy. However bitter may be the cause of his grief, he should cultivate a spirit of rest and quietude in God. The restfulness which is in Christ Jesus, the peace of Christ, how precious, how healing its influence, how soothing to the oppressed soul!"

~Ellen G. White, The Upward Look, p. 102