Balancing the Good Things in Life
Gift giving. It can be one of the best feelings in the world or it can be extremely stressful. More than anything you want the recipient to love what you get them, but how can you be sure? You could spend a little more, but an expensive gift doesn’t necessarily mean they will like it […]
Getting everything on the table at the same time can be the most difficult part of a large holiday meal. Scheduling what goes in the oven at what time can be complicated, and there is never enough space for all the side dishes, casseroles, breads, and desserts. Just when you think you have everything figured […]
It never fails. When the calendar rolls around to October and I start my search for some new fall decor items in blue, they are scarce. I do love the blue and white pumpkins that are more plentiful than ever, but you can only place so many pumpkins around your home before it begins to […]
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 […]
