LOVE is our theme of the month, and we are working on learning ways to show LOVE other than just telling someone that we LOVE them. Our kids have brainstormed some fun and budget-friendly ways to show LOVE for others. We want to learn to create memories without spending a fortune.
Continue reading “LOVE is More Than a Feeling: Showing GOD’s LOVE Through Action”
Hey everyone, I hope you are all doing well. We are coming out of a cold spell here, and happy to see some warmer temperatures. We have not set any New Year’s resolutions as we want to develop some lasting habits and routines that help draw our family closer. We will continue to work on routines that we have established, while adding new ones slowly.
I have a lot of plans for our family, home, and blog this year, and I pray that GOD will lead me in a way that I can inspire others and help them to create some simple habits that lead to a peaceful year. We will be focusing more on intentional living, making rest more of a priority, and creating a more peaceful rhythm for our family.
Continue reading “Embracing a Slower Pace: Simple Habits for a PEACEful Year”
We made it through January! I sometimes find it helpful for me to see what posts and resources we have used over the past little bit and to see what other people have been looking for as well. Here is a quick round-up of just those things from our blog this past month.
Here are links to some of our favorite holiday dishes:
Recipe Ideas for the Holiday Season
Special Holiday Meals – month-by-month list
Our Perpetual Meal Plans have Menu Ideas for so many Holidays and Special Occasions!
New Year’s Meal:
Easter:
Empty Tomb Rolls (aka Resurrection Rolls) and Resurrection Donut Idea
Thanksgiving Meals:
December Meals:
Happy St. Nicholas Day… ideas to get you started!
Delicious Homemade Treats to Gift This Holiday
Other:
Rustic Backyard Garden Wedding Menu
A Simple Winnie the Pooh Themed Baby Shower with Recipe Links and Printable Games
Baby in Bloom Baby Shower Pics and Life Update w/Recipe Links
A Hobbit Inspired Menu w/printable menu
Fruit & Veggie Trays
Meat & Cheese Trays
Nothing Hidden Ranch Seasoning, Dressing, and Dip – great for chips and veggies!
Brown Sugar & Honey Glazed Ham
Roasted Turkey w/ Giblet Gravy
Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole
Grandma’s Mac N Cheese sprinkled with bacon
Mashed Potatoes and/or Super Yummy Caulitaters
Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
Potato Salad (with cauliflower alternative)
Steamed Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
30 minute Rolls or sourdough dinner rolls made with this Easy Homemade Bread
Empty Tomb Rolls (aka Resurrection Rolls)
Chocolate Pudding Pie – (This was something I always looked forward to with my Mom-Mom)
Hubby Approved Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake
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