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Chocolate Coconut Balls

25 Days Christmas Countdown Day 20 Chocolate Coconut Balls This is a recipe I have used for the past several years. They are an added feature to a cookie platter that most people will enjoy. Ingredients 2/3 c corn syrup 2 1/3 c flakey coconut (add enough so you have some structure and can make … Continue reading Chocolate Coconut Balls

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Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

25 Days of Christmas Day 12 This is one of my go to recipes when I am pulling cookies together for Christmas cookie platters. It is also good if you need a cookie for a cookie I exchange program. They are simple and delicious. Ingredients 1/2 c butter 1/2 c creamy peanut butter 1/2 c … Continue reading Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

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Gingerbread House

25 Day Christmas Countdown Day 24 Amazing Gingerbread Houses I didn't get one made this year, but we made this one last year. My daughter and a sweet adopted family friend made an amazing one that I am very proud of. I will add the directions to make it from scratch, The directions I will … Continue reading Gingerbread House

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Christmas Monkey Bread

25 Days Christmas Countdown Day 19 This is a great recipe to make Christmas Eve so you have an easy breakfast for the busy Christmas morning. Ingredients 1 c water 2 Tbsp butter 2 tsp salt 3 c bread flour 1 1/2 tsp yeast 1 c peeled / diced apples 2 Tbsp melted butter 1/2 … Continue reading Christmas Monkey Bread

About Me

Heidi Benson

I am a wife, mom, and daughter. I served in the United States Army, went to college, received a Batchelor's Degree in Criminology, homeschooled my daughter every year from start to finish, started working at a Christian school after being out of work for 20 plus years while I raised my daughter and now I am currently a volunteer assistant to the director at our local hospital. I married my husband when he was in the United States Army so I have the unique knowledge of what it is like to be on both sides of a Military uniform. While we were stationed in Germany, my daughter, who is 27 years old now, was born and I made the difficult decision to put my career on hold to be her mom. The past 25 years have been wrought with many struggles, but as a result of those struggles, this blog was created. As the years passed and the struggle kept coming, I would say, "I'm not sure why we have to go through all of this, but if we have to then it is my desire to allow my story to serve as a means of encouragement to others so all this pain isn't for nothing." The years passed and the struggles did not. However, I feel now is the time God wants me to share these stories of hardships with the hopes they provide encouragement to you if you are struggling in the same way. It is my prayer they will serve as a healing opportunity for you. I want you to know you are not alone. There are others who know where you are and what you are feeling. Cling to the hope this won't last forever and that God is standing beside you while He holds you up and dries your tears. He is showing you the way, you just need to follow Him. Big Hugs, Heidi

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