So She Did.
A New Year’s Recipe If You Want Good Luck (But Hate Black Eyed Peas)
Christmas is full of family traditions, right? What we do, what we eat, who we give gifts to, when we unwrap those gifts, etc., etc. In our family, one of the best traditions is making cream candy. My great-grandfather borrowed this recipe from a friend more than...
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Experiencing The Crucifixion – How to get through the difficult
I read the other day that Jesus couldn't wait to get to the cross. He was clawing His way to get there. That's ridiculous! I get so mad every time I think about it! Today, Good Friday, always gets me. It has a shadow on it - a sadness. Throughout the day, I'll...
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A Quick Glance Behind….
I thought I could ignore it. Well, maybe not ignore it exactly..more like drape it with some trendy designer fabric and put little vintage chalkboards around it that say things in cute curly writing like: "We're finally here!" "So proud and excited to reach this...
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The Aftermath of Independence Day
I love the 4th of July! All the red white and blue, the gathering of friends and family, and--despite our differences--coming together as a country to celebrate what independence really means. In our neighborhood we have the cutest parade: Americana at its best! I'll...
read more“We know only too well that what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something.”
-Mother Teresa
Paint the Oak DIY project
I have two things to say before I start this. Projects are stupid. Projects are worth it. I wanted to write this post about painting my oak office white. As I began searching for before pictures, I realized I was headed all the way back to Valentine's Day in my...
read moreOver The Goal Line
You can’t beat fall. Football is what ushers it in for me every year. There is a giddiness among the gentleman in our home. Last Saturday was our 2nd time to watch the Hogs play this season. I still don’t know all of the rules, and it doesn’t do a whole lot for...
read moreRejection Turned Into A Revelation
When you look back at how things fall into place - things you could not have not arranged in one thousand years - isn't it amazing? You can clearly see the hand of God and Him working out everything in a way you could not possibly have imagined. Last year, before I...
read moreShe Believed She Could… Create Change for Women in Haiti
Our world consumes so much news and information through quick images and words (Instagram, Facebook, 24-hour-news cycles) — and so much of it is negative or snarky or just plain wrong. So it’s been on my heart for a while to find a way to tell the stories of people I...
read moreThe First Dance
Not much going on in the family this week. I was doing pretty well sticking to the Spending Diet Challenge I've followed since January 1. This "diet" primarily means cutting out spending money on anything that's not a necessity- items that are treats, comforts or...
read moreThe Search for Happiness: (Sort of) A Movie Recap…
Looking for a good movie this weekend? E and I found a quiet gem to rent while the kids were away at camp this summer. "Hector & The Search for Happiness" is the story of a quirky psychiatrist (Hector) and his journey, through travel and experiences, to seek out the...
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Surprisingly Best (easy!) Blueberry Muffins
I know what you're thinking.....the easiest blueberry muffins come from a box. Friend listen to me...that's simply NOT true. By the time you drain that dumb can of blueberries (and mutter inappropriate things under your breath because the juice always spatters your...
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A Tale of Two Plans
In this world there are two types of people: the planners and the poppers. Some people thrive on having every second of an event (or a day) scheduled and accounted for. They love checking things off of lists, and a perfect day is one in which every item on that list...
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Two Phrases That Should be Outlawed
Maybe it's because I spent a lovely week bonding with my kids over spring break. Maybe it's because I'm getting older every day and less tolerant of junk. Maybe it's because I'm so introspective that I've noticed changes I need to make (or I'm dreaming?). Whatever the...
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