I’ve Moved! (my bloggy home, that is)

I have truly been bit by the blogging bug… yes, the same sweet little insect that I didn’t even know existed a year ago!  You have been so supportive and encouraging in the last three months, that I decided to expand the possibilities of this new hobby of mine.
I’ve moved to a new site.  Oh, [...]

Control What You Can Control

There’s a lot in this life that seems out of my control.  I could easily spend my time in frustration, whining about and bemoaning those things (while making everyone around me miserable)… but instead, I’m trying to take responsibility and ownership of whatever I can control. 
 

I can’t control who becomes our next president, but I can vote [...]

Apple Deliciousness

For a simple, fruity, fall comfort dessert, nothing beats a good apple crisp!  We never tire of this autumn treat at our house, and when we run out of apples… we substitute pears.
Apple Crisp

apples (I don’t know how many.  I just keep cutting until my pan is full of chopped apples.)
1 c. melted butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 [...]

Bloggy Recipes

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.  [...]

Finances Schminances

What a wonder that I do not have to worry about our family finances.  I don’t need to worry about anything, actually.  God says so!  For that I am grateful.
Dismiss all anxiety from your minds.  Present your needs to God in every form of prayer and in petitions full of gratitude.  Then God’s own peace, [...]

Grocery Shopping?

Take the kids! 
Huh?  Doesn’t that go against the very grain of all things sane?  But… but… I won’t get to cross check every one of my coupons with the sales flyer and manager’s specials!  And speaking of manager’s specials, I won’t have time to scour the aisles for those happy orange and yellow stickers! 
Work with [...]

Never visit a new mom…

… 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 [...]

Don’t Miss the Moment

“I really don’t want to go out there, but I don’t want to miss the moment.”
So out he went, after a 12-hour day of teaching and coaching training, inspiring, and encouraging a spirited group of teenagers.
Out to join a previously solitaire game of football (we have an extremely talented 3 year old… he can play [...]

Major Tragedy — Please Pray!

As I was blog surfing this morning, I came across this information about Marsha’s family. I don’t know this family at all, but they just lost their 3 year old son. I have a precious 3 year old son of my own and I just can’t stop crying. Can’t imagine what they [...]

A Well-Stocked Freezer (Part 1)

With the start of the school year and the unseasonably cool weather we’ve had (70s and 80s in August… in Kansas… never!) my culinary thoughts are turning to comfort food. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our light, fresh produce-filled summer meals, but I’m ready to get back to baking and stocking my freezers with casseroles, meatballs, [...]