It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Toys in every store. But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be, On your own front door. The holidays are officially here. I feel like, more than ever, we have been longing for Christmas time to be here. It gives us something to
Flannel season is upon us! I have to admit, when I think of flannels, I immediately think of the ones I wore as a teenager in the 90s when grunge became a popular style. Since then, I’ve usually saved flannel shirts for outdoorsy activities like hiking. However, this fall, I’m rethinking this quintessential cold-weather fabric
Ahhhh, the time is among us. It’s here. My second favorite holiday — Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a family day, a day of happy gatherings and feasting! Football on TV in many homes, youngsters at play, and the older folks reminiscing. It’s an American tradition! I don’t want to get into politics here, but I’m just
This Thanksgiving will be the first year since 2001 that my husband and I will not be traveling to Ohio to celebrate with his family. Instead, for the 4th Thursday of November, we’ll be staying home and preparing a simpler meal. We are disappointed, but there are advantages to a lower key holiday. No long
Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 People often struggle with knowing God’s will for their life. Well, this is one time when God makes His will crystal clear. Christian, do you want to be fully obedient to God’s will?
Introducing kids to unfamiliar flavors doesn’t have to be a frightful experience. Getting creative and taking cues from some beloved characters may be all it takes for families to explore produce in a new way and discover how delicious, satisfying and enjoyable fresh fruits and vegetables can be. A passion for produce may begin with
This week, as I wrapped up my 2020 harvest season, I was one more step ahead than last year. Let me explain. I spent the second to last Saturday in October making a big ol’ stock pot of homemade chicken noodle soup. Not just for those busy nights, but for the flu and cold season.
There’s no way out. Face it: you can’t escape. There’s no sneaking off here, no graceful exits, no big cartoon stage-hooks for you. You can’t wiggle past anybody, and just walking off into the sunset is a no-go. Nope, you’re stuck. You can’t get away now; as in the new novel “Anxious People” by Fredrik
It is not something that a mother plans, nor is it something that one wishes for. Nothing can prepare a mother for an early birth. 33,000 babies will be born premature this month. That is 1 in every 10 babies. Every 12 hours a mother dies due to pregnancy complications. Additionally, two babies die each
As I write this article, the presidential election results have yet to be finalized – and they won’t be for some time because the Electoral College votes on December 14. It is what it is, but the extended wait during such a contentious and divided season has everyone’s head ready to explode. Friends, we live
