Reflecting
by Christmas is a good time for memories. My grandparents are all gone on to Heaven, so memories are all I have. Memories and the “things” …
Author: mary
Got a Blueprint?
Dh and I were watching a Jack Johnson dvd that the “surfin’ cowboy” loaned us last week. One of Jack’s songs, “Symbol In My Driveway” really provoked …
Chocolate Cream Roll
Leticia asked me to post this recipe, and I’m finally getting around to it. Since seeing it on the November 1979 cover of Family Circle …
Slow to Speak
How often does your mouth get you into trouble? Most of us do pretty well…outside the house…but how many struggle with keeping Christ-like with our …
The Rest is Tinsel
“We expect too much at Christmas. It’s got to be magical. It’s got to go right. Feasting. Fun. The perfect present. All that anticipation. Take …
Rejoice?
When it rains, it pours. Get in the habit of fighting stress spiritually. Really. Otherwise, it’s always going to be a downhill battle. Get in the …
Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses
Yesterday the girls and I spent from 8:30 AM-5:30 PM making graham cracker gingerbread houses. We do this each year with homeschooling friends…one of our …
Aromatic Dough Ornaments
This is a family friendly Christmas craft, and the results are so beautiful you’ll be making them for your tree, and making gift sets for …
Cowboy Cookie Mix
This is a tasty cookie mix–and the layers in a quart jar are visually tempting…from your basic flour, white and brown sugars to quick oats, pecans (optional) and …
Answered Prayer
The Christmas Program was tonight. Remember my six year old, and her growing paranoia about being in the spotlight? She did great! Her lines were …