What’s for Christmas this year? A horse, of course. Made in the great state of Kansas by a kind, weathered grandpa with a fun set up at the local craft fair. No plastic “made in China” horses for me! Imaginary galloping on a speedy Mustang will rise to a new level! I only wish I [...]
Stewardship is not always a popular topic in local churches. Often it invokes negative images or experiences. But stewardship is a gift from God, a spiritual discipline and a means of God’s grace. The above message from Bishop Kenneth L. Cardner was prominent on the back of our church bulletin last weekend. It is timely [...]
I should have titled this post “The Day Amy Became My Very Best Friend.” Seriously. This cheesecake is that good! My husband requests it for our anniversary, Valentine’s Day, his birthday, Father’s Day… Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Pie Pie Ingredients: 1 graham cracker pie crust (or make your own healthy one in an 8 inch pie pan) 8 [...]
I am all about trying new recipes, and I’ve found the blogging community to be a haven when it comes to great ones, tried-’n-true. My problem has been that when I see a recipe on someone’s site, I don’t always bookmark it right away. You know, the whole “I’ll get back to that later” fantasy. [...]
… without taking food! That’s my rule. It works for me both as the giver and the recipient. I do not know a more thoughtful gift for an exhausted mom who is focused on tiny fingers and toes, uncomfortable afterpains, umbilical cord care, and swollen, leaky breasts (and bottom – ouch)… and especially for moms who [...]
