I am remembering my dad today. If he had not been wounded on the battlefield in Vietnam, he would be here today. He was an amazingly gentle and humble man who became a Marine by choice and he died a Marine by grace. As I remember and honor my dad today I am keeping my … Continue reading Honoring Our Fallen On Memorial Day
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To the moms who are struggling today (for the many various reason there are), I want you to know you are loved for the gentle spirit you are. You are special for the million tiny things you do, that no one sees, and you are beautiful because God made you so. Today is the day … Continue reading Honoring Mothers Today
I am going to reveal the “reality” of my not so perfect holiday season with the hope if your holiday season was not all you wanted it to be, that this will encouraged you to know you are not the only one who struggled to get through a less than perfect Christmas season. "Revelation and … Continue reading The Real of Holiday Survival
Christmas Note of Encouragement Merry Christmas from my family to yours. It is my prayer you will be encouraged by this quote, “When we remember a special Christmas, it is not the presents that made it special, but the laughter, the feeling of love, and the togetherness of friends and family that made that Christmas … Continue reading Merry Christmas
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
25 Day Christmas Countdown Day 23 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
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
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
Christmas Note of Encouragement I am sharing warm words of encouragement today to inspire you as we get closer to Christmas and we feel the stress of trying to finish our shopping and begin wrapping the gifts we have bought, to instead of tackling what is left with angst and anxiety, let us instead, pray … Continue reading Wrap A Loving Gift of Kindness
Christmas baking in my house… I have how much time??? With “x” amount of time, what can I get done? Oh wait, I need to run out the door? Ok, I can do this because last batch of cookies cake out of oven, but counter is a train wreck. What do I do about this … Continue reading Christmas Real Vs. Perfect
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