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Cookies for Christmas
Is there anything better than a plate full of freshly baked Christmas cookies? Any other time of the year cookies are, at best, good. But Christmas cookies? You can’t beat those if you tried. If you don’t like Christmas cookies, then I’m sorry my friend, but there’s little hope for you. One of my favorite […]
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Lessons From a Messy Kitchen
There have been many times that I’ve stood in the middle of my kitchen after an event thinking why do I do this to myself? My sink is full. There’s not enough room for another dish on my counter top. There is food and empty packaging everywhere. My stove is disgusting. My floors are a mess. […]
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Halloween Etiquette: Trick or Treat
There is nothing wrong with celebrating Halloween. Whether with a fun party, a creative costume, or some delicious candy while you’re curled up on the sofa watching Hocus Pocus in the dark. It can be so fun, especially for kiddos who have been waiting to be a super hero and princess all year. There is […]
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An Unexpected Party
Expected company can be stressful enough to someone who is not used to, or warmed up to, the idea of opening their home. But unexpected company? What goes through your mind when you hear that phrase? To some, this is delight. To others, it’s sheer panic. When my husband and I were married, we decided […]
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Martha and Jesus: A Lesson in Priorities
If you grew up in a church then there are two particular stories that you are probably familiar with. The story of Mary and Martha, and the story of Jesus washing the feet of His disciples. Most people use the story as Mary and Martha to illustrate how we should focus more on worship than on things of […]
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How to Host A Game Night
One of my favorite events to throw, or attend, is game night. Not video games. Board games. It’s so easy to throw up a few tables, stack games everywhere, set out finger foods, and invite all your friends. It can be the easiest event you ever host! It requires very little planning, a small investment for […]
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Breaking Bread: The Importance of Meals
Over and over again in the Bible, we see the term “breaking bread”. The Bible uses this term for three different events. It is used for shared meals, Holy communion, and even talking about the Crucifixion. I loved my study of each of these specific events. Today we’ll be specifically talking about breaking bread in terms […]
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Manners for Success: Back To School
It’s that time again! Teachers are preparing, kids are dreading, and parents are anticipating…back to school! It’s hard to believe that Summer holiday is already over. Today, we’ll look at some important manners to refresh for kids to have a fun and successful school year. Teach children manners at home to take with them back to school, […]
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Easy Home Cleaning Schedule
Saving house cleaning for one day can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a full time mother or career woman (sometimes both at the same time). But spending every spare minute of every day cleaning is not the better option! So what do you do to simplify and save time cleaning? The first step in organizing and […]
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Are We Interesting or Interested?
I was sitting with my mother-in-law one day and we were discussing people in general. She started talking about talents and intelligence, and then she said something that stuck with me. She said “Too many people are trying to impress others, rather than be impressed by others” My mother-in-law doesn’t like to talk about herself. […]