Balancing the Good Things in Life
The holiday gathering is at your house this year! You’ve been busy getting your house prepared for company. The bathrooms are clean. The guest room is perfect. Decorations are up, and the house is sparkling. Now you need to think about feeding this crowd. Suddenly you realize cooking a turkey isn’t something you know a lot […]
When guests come to our home I want them to feel like we could not wait for their arrival. I want them to know we were expecting them and enjoyed preparing for their visit. I want them to feel comfortable and welcomed. Maybe guests will be arriving at your home soon, and you want everything to […]
Free Fall Printable Acts 2:46 One of my favorite ways to decorate my home is using framed Bible verses. I have an idea notebook where I jot down verses that make me think of a season or special celebration. Months ago I scribbled this verse in the “fall/Thanksgiving” section of my notes. As soon as […]
If you’ve never tasted made from scratch pudding, let me tell you… there is a huge difference in homemade-from-scratch pudding and the kind you buy in a box at the grocery store. HUGE! I should warn you that once you’ve tried homemade-from-scratch pudding there is no going back to the other stuff. Yes, it’s that […]
As the temperatures begin to fall and the days grow shorter we realize autumn is nearing. If you’re thinking of updating some seasonal decor around your home to reflect the new season, I’ve got just the thing! I currently have a lot of light turquoise or robin’s egg blue in my home decor. Luckily, these shades […]
Apple Pie is one of those year-round comfort foods. It’s served during fall as a feature dessert for many Thanksgiving meals. It’s also served in the summer time with a scoop of ice cream. It can be dressed up in a fancy pie dish with elaborate crust details, or you can pick one up at the […]
Apple season is coming. Holiday season is coming. We all know what that means. Apple Pie season is coming! And, as delicious as Apple Pie is, it is not friendly to the waistline. For those of us longing to enjoy dessert but trying really hard to watch our caloric intake, here’s a recipe you’ll want […]
I’m going to be honest with you up front about these mashed potatoes. There is nothing healthy or low-calorie about them. This is not a make-all-the-time-for-dinner kind of side dish. These Really Good Really Easy Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes are for special occasions. I usually make them about 3 times per year: Easter, Thanksgiving and […]
