Journaling Journey It has been a busy past two weeks. I found myself lost in the physical day to day and did not take the time to process any thoughts I may have had along the way. I found myself not only being a nurse but found myself also being a motivator and a teacher … Continue reading The Mother of Many Tasks
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Christmas Note of Encouragement Today's encouragement is a simple one, but one I think we forget when life becomes busy. "Seize Today For each new day is a fresh new start."@homelife&encouragement.com It is so easy to fall into the trap of... getting up every day going to work every day going home every day running errands … Continue reading Fresh New Beginnings Start Today
25 Days of Christmas Day 9 This is a recipe I received from an Aunt of mine years ago. I make it yearly as a way of remembering her and the time I spent at her house while growing up. Ingredients 2 heaping Tbsp peanut butter 2 c sugar 1/2 c milk 1 tsp vanilla … Continue reading Peanut Butter Fudge
25 Days of Christmas Day 8 This is a recipe my mom used every Christmas as I was growing up and now I make them every year. I wouldn't use any other sugar cookie recipe. This recipe allows you to leave them plain, sugared, or frosted. This is a recipe that will allow you to … Continue reading Soft Sugar Cookies
25 Days of Christmas Day 7 Are looking for a holiday dessert to share with your family? This is a wonderful and light dessert to serve after a supper. Ingredients Crust Ingredients 1 1/3 c unbleached white flour 1/2 c brown sugar 8 tbsp butter (softened) 3/4 c chopped pecans (optional) Filling Ingredients 8oz cream … Continue reading Simple Pumpkin Pie Bars
25 Days of Christmas Day 6 Are you looking for a frosting that will bring your gingerbread men alive or make your sugar cookies works of arts? How about those Christmas cupcakes or that gingerbread house, this frosting will bring all of these creative pieces together. This is a recipe you can make in advance … Continue reading Frosting To Create Your Masterpiece
Christmas Encouragement During this Christmas season do not allow the busy holiday season to consume you to the point you forget to nurture your relationships and friendships. It is easy to get so consumed by the shopping, party planning, Christmas school programs, dance recitals, office parties, and more, that we forget to take the time … Continue reading Relationships Cultivate Happiness
25 Days of Christmas Day 5 I used this recipe yesterday to make my little guys. This recipe is passed the taste test of my family and my husband's coworkers. They are soft and absolutely flavorful. Here is the link to the online recipe I used, Eileens Spicy Gingerbread Men Happy Baking! Ingredients 1/2 c … Continue reading Gingerbread Men
25 Days of Christmas Day 4 Ingredients 1 can crescent rolls 1 apple of your choice 1/2 c white sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 egg yolk (egg wash) Directions Preheat oven to 375* degrees.Mix sugar and cinnamon together.Peel, core, and slice apple into tiny slicesOn a lightly floured surface roll out crescent rolls, cutting them … Continue reading Mini Apple Pie Bites
25 Days of Christmas Day 3 This is a super easy recipe to whip together. It is the only banana bread recipe I will use. It is great for a loaf of sweet bread or bake as muffins. It is totally up to you to how you want to bake it. If you choose to … Continue reading Liza’s Banana Bread
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