“Oh Mom, I just love this magical time of year. It’s so cozy with lights, hot chocolate, movies and our special family traditions!” My heart warmed as I agreed with our youngest daughter. So when our Sunday school moderator asked me […]
Create Holiday Vibes this Season with this Simple To-Do List
Dec7
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own At the top of our lungs, my girls and I sing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Admittedly, December turns me into a full […]
Gratitude Rolls: Special Thanksgiving Tradition
Nov18
Grateful Rolls – This simple tradition is a fun way for your family to express what they are grateful for during your Thanksgiving dinner. As guests arrive have each person write a few things that they are grateful for on small sheets of paper. We always make our special “butter horn” rolls each Thanksgiving,
Garlic Flank Steak Recipe
Nov6
Easy on the budget, yet packed with flavor, this Garlic Flank Steak Recipe with only four ingredients is always a crowd pleaser. As I look outside and watch the leaves fall, I can’t believe the holidays are right around the corner. […]
Even When It’s Hard
Oct21
“Mom, I really don’t want you to invite them to our house. Their kids are kind of weird, and I’m not friends with them. It will be just plain awkward. Can’t you just ask the mom? I mean it. Don’t […]
Beautiful Creativity: Fall Flowers Planted in a Pumpkin
Oct6
When I spied both mums and pumpkins at Aldi for under $3, I knew this festive fall idea must be re-shared. I mean, how cute are these? It will never get old. Last Saturday, some brand new friends joined our […]
Give Every Dollar a Job: Budgeting
Sep17
Here’s a warm welcome to those visiting from the Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family show. We ran out of time for our “fun” fall budgeting segment, but here is a little more info on that dreaded topic – budgeting. Friends, […]
Easy Tex Mex Chicken Chili Soup
Sep12
This Easy Chicken Chili soup brings out the Tex Mex lover in all of us. Our family stirs up varying debates. Sometimes topics run deep and introspective, swapping between politics, religion and other politically incorrect table talk discussions, while others, […]
Easy (10 Minute) Chocolate Souffle Recipe
Aug26
I first shared this Easy and Elegant Chocolate Souffle recipe over at 10 Minute Dinners. It’s one of those go-to desserts that should be added to everyone’s repertoire because it looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, […]
What Does Your Mirror Tell You Right Now?
Aug6
Everyday I look into a mirror. Once, twice, if not multiple times a day, but after last week, I will never look at my reflection the same way again. For five days I was part of a ministry team that […]
