In Training
by Been spending a lot of time in the bathroom lately. Sigh. It’s tranquil, with dark brown wallpaper and a wildflower/hanging basket border. Don’t worry it’s …
Author: mary
Pizza Hut Breadsticks
The other night I called my friend’s teenage daughter for advice. She used to work at Pizza Hut, you see, and I wanted to know …
Weekend Kindness: Give a Food Gift
So, week 6 of Weekend Kindness…and our mission was to Create a Confectionary Masterpiece. I’ve done a few confectionary pretties in my life, but didn’t …
That Old Time Women-Power
Picture this…a large, high ceilinged old-school gathering room…a former gym or cafeteria. A grassy ball field is easily visible through the window-lined north wall. The …
Operation Christmas Child: Info and Tips
Tears were in my oldest daughter’s eyes as she implored me, saying, “Mommy, please just don’t give me as much this Christmas, these kids need …
Only One Thing
Later on today, at MInTheGap, a post of mine will publish that muses on the glorious job of a Pastor’s wife. I hope you’ll head …
Fun With Popcorn–Cinnamon, Caramel, Creative
We love having a popcorn and movie night! Below, I’m sharing our two favorite popcorn recipes. And while I’m at it, if you’ve never turned your children …
Peach Lemonade Concentrate–Another Canning Recipe
This recipe is the brain child of my friend. The originial recipe came from a Taste of Home magazine and was for Strawberry Lemonade. Just …
Canning Up Peaches
Writers everywhere agree that real life produces the best fodder to nourish our creativity. The day I wrote about my housekeeping skills, I decided it …
About Swimwear–What Do You Think?
I’ve already posted in the past that I’m against bikinis on toddlers (or anyone else for that matter). Why put them in something for ease …