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Giving Thanks, The Gateway to Christmas

FamilyDecember 9, 2023845Views 0Likes 0Comments

Starting Christmas Early I've always felt a bit frustrated with how early Christmas starts for retailers. We celebrate Advent and put our tree up the weekend before Christmas. Celebrating the 10 days of Christmas goes to Epiphany so we try to leave our tree up until then. Cutting our own tree allows us…

Lower Calorie Treats

HomemakingDecember 8, 2022716Views 0Likes 0Comments

Greetings I'm still here. I know I haven't been posting recently, but hopefully, now I will get back on course. We've had several health issues in our family since I had cancer and it's taken the wind out of my sales trying to keep up with everything. Thank you for all your prayers. That's the…

You Don’t Need a New Resolution!

FamilyDecember 30, 2021907Views 0Likes 0Comments

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Family Christmas Cookies Recipe

HomemakingDecember 16, 2021346Views 0Likes 0Comments

Guest post by Beatriz Garcia from Clan Kitchen. Christmas Cookie Recipe Christmas Cookies are a sweet seasonal activity that the whole family can take part in. Since they are best made over a few days, it’s worth planning and starting them soon. Ingredients Cookie Flour (All-purpose)(3 cups) 1…

How to Recommit Yourself to Your Healthy Habits this Spring

FamilyMay 25, 2021241Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today I have a special guest post that I'm quite excited about. As most of you know, I've really been down with breast cancer and complications. I'm trying to plug habits I had well-established back into place. For instance, brushing my teeth. You may say really, Phyllis, you stopped brushing your teeth! When my fatigue was the…

Have You Forgotten How to Have Fun?

Biblical Encouragement, UncategorizedApril 29, 2021199Views 0Likes 0Comments

I think I have! After a year like this, I'm sure you've had as many adjustments as I've had. I could list them, but I won't. I read somewhere that if you threw everyone's troubles into a pile, you would still pick out your own. When I hit a low spot, I try to look around me…

What Happens If You Don’t Read The Recipe

Biblical Encouragement, Family, HomemakingNovember 7, 2020175Views 0Likes 0Comments

Last week during my quiet time, I read a devotional that pricked my heart. It was about finishing well. A few projects immediately popped into my mind. The book I'm writing. The closets I'm cleaning out. The paperless class I'm in. What does all of that have to do with my title - reading…