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Enjoy The Sweet Simple Moments

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement My mom heart is full this morning. I have beaten myself up a lot lately, because I have been struggling with balancing being a wife, mom, and a working mom. Today, I decided to start my week out with making homemade banana muffins. I feel so good making these for my … Continue reading Enjoy The Sweet Simple Moments

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Easy Heat Wave Supper Idea

I have a super easy supper idea for those who are struggling with this ugly heat wave? This idea is a great idea for an easy meal to prepare without heating up the house to do so. Grab a meat of your choice, some shrimp and your grill. Then barbecue away. It does not take … Continue reading Easy Heat Wave Supper Idea

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Fun and Easy Cake Balls

Are you looking for a fun and easy finger dessert food to serve at a gathering or party? I made these personally requested cake balls and chocolate covered pretzels for my nieces baby shower. You can easily makes these as well. All you need are these few ingredients… Your favorite cake mix 1 tub of … Continue reading Fun and Easy Cake Balls

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Summer Burger

Do you need a fresh supper idea? Try this one. Grilled angus burger topped with cheese. Place it on a bed of lettuce and add a fresh tomato to the side. Do not be afraid to add a few baked fries seasoned with garlic salt, onion powder, and basil. Lastly, add a few slices of … Continue reading Summer Burger

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Homemade Steak Nachos

Healthy Steak Nachos. I made with sautéed onion, peppers of every color, kale, and steak. Topped with diced tomatoes, queso cheese, sour cream. Serve on a bed of lettuce, tortilla chips, or on soft taco shells.

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Chocolate Brownie Trifle

Home/Recipe Do you need a simple dessert idea for today? Try this super easy chocolate brownie trifle. Layer whip cream, chocolate pudding, crumbled brownie, and top with chocolate chips.

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Crab Bombs

Easy Seafood Recipe Keeping It Real Crab Bombs This is a really easy recipe I made for my family last night. If you like seafood and crabs, then this is a must to try. I included a link on the title to access the recipe from Skinnypoints.com. I am “Keeping It Real” by sharing my … Continue reading Crab Bombs

25 Day Christmas Treat Countdown, Baking, Breakfast, Christmas, Easy Recipe, Holiday, Home, Recipes

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

25 Day Christmas Countdown Day 24 Apple Cinnamon Rolls This is a Christmas morning recipe to make for your family so you are not feeling stuck in the kitchen cooking while the family is enjoying the festivities of Christmas. My picture doesn’t make them look pretty, but they are delicious. One thing with my baking, … Continue reading Apple Cinnamon Rolls

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Chocolate Trifle

25 Day Christmas Countdown Day 22 Here is a really easy recipe if you need to take a light and airy desert to someone’s Christmas Eve party today. Ingredients 1 batch of pre-baked brownies 2 large boxes of chocolate pudding 4 cups milk (do not use soy or alternative milks as the pudding doesn’t set … Continue reading Chocolate Trifle

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Christmas Snowballs

25 Day Christmas Countdown Day 21 Day 22 Snowy Coconut Balls This is an amazingly easy recipe with few ingredients but strong in flavor. My family expects this simple cookie to be made every Christmas. It is also an easy cookie to add to a cookie platter. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups finely chopped … Continue reading Christmas Snowballs

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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