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Empty Drawers and Empty Boxes, Oh My… Part 1

HomemakingFebruary 10, 2015329Views 0Likes 2Comments

Motivation It all started when the file drawer broke as I wrestled to file one more sheet of paper. That’s right, it fell right off one of its broken tracks. I’d known for months that I needed to clean it out, but I dreaded it. It contained financial stuff and outdoor equipment manuals – “Stuff”…

I tend to think of hospitality as rather low-key chats over coffee or hot dogs on the grill with another family.

The Chaos in our Homes Begins in our Hearts

HomemakingSeptember 3, 2014349Views 0Likes 0Comments

Think about it – you've been there – a friend’s house where you were enjoying the sharing and fellowship. You made wonderful memories and friendships were strengthened. You remembered it fondly as a great family time and treasured those memories as the relationship grew. Then one day as you spoke to your friend she confessed to…

A Sorry Lunch, or Who Burnt the Brats?

HomemakingJuly 30, 2014462Views 0Likes 2Comments

Can you imagine 5 of these burned on the bottom of your favorite pan? I couldn't either, until the smell of beer brats wafting up the stairs became the smell of burnt beer brats. I quickly ran to the kitchen imagining it starting on fire any moment. I had filled the pan full, brought it to a…

Finally – Hair Tutorial for Lilla Rose Clip & A Chance to Win One

HomemakingFebruary 3, 2014381Views 0Likes 3Comments

Last November I did a review and giveaway of Lilla Rose hair clips. Many of you asked how my daughter Rebekah used it to style her hair and I said I would make a tutorial. Well, we finally did it! Sorry it took so long, but hopefully it was worth the wait. Let me know…

I often have difficulty coming up with gift ideas, especially since I tend to be very frugal, especially with myself. My family knows that the bargain is part of my gift, as you will see in this post, The Presentation is Everything.

Are You Playing With Your Christmas Presents?

HomemakingJanuary 8, 2014283Views 0Likes 0Comments

I often have difficulty coming up with gift ideas, especially since I tend to be very frugal, especially with myself. My family knows that the bargain is part of my gift, as you will see in this post, The Presentation is Everything. I’ve been looking for a way to organize my recipes for a while, but…

Lila Rose Review

HomemakingNovember 19, 2013769Views 0Likes 14Comments

I thought the Lila Rose clips were absolutely beautiful when I first saw them—but I was also pretty dubious. I’ve tried similar ones before, and based on my past experiences I thought it would be difficult to get the flexi clips to stay in properly. To be honest, I was mainly expecting a lot of…

Drawing for Not Just Tacos by Shirley Solis

HomemakingOctober 7, 2013242Views 0Likes 2Comments

In the five days we gave this eBook away over 11,000 eBooks were downloaded. Now its your chance to own a hard copy of this beautiful book. When the cover says “A Journey into the World of Authentic Latin American Cuisine” they aren’t joking. I love to read recipe books, but I got carried away…