My special spaghetti sauce simmered on the stove throughout the entire day enabling the spices to marinade, and the amazing aroma to permeate our home. Earlier, freshly ground wheat flour was milled for the homemade French bread recipe my family continually salivates...
In some parts of the world, summer vacation is drawing to a close. In others, there are still several weeks left of rest and relaxation to enjoy. Whether you’re in mid-Summer or Summer’s End, there’s still great fun to be had as a family. Here are five cheap and easy...
The eve of my 17th Mother’s Day comes to a close, and a myriad of feelings have swirled throughout the day. I look at my “babies” above, and I am ever cognizant that the days are long, but the years are short. I shared recently in my major...
It’s only a few days before Mother’s Day, and I am still thinking through some last minute gift ideas for mom. I know many of you wish that your husband and children would read this post, so strategically leave your computer screen open tonight when they...
I remember the first time I saw our eldest son’s feet. They were perfect. Every line and detail were just precious, but the thing I loved most was the smell. Is it odd that there’s something about the smell of baby’s feet that makes me want to just...
Sweat, Body Odor, Hormones, Drama, Peer Influence….AHHHH! Even though I was a youth pastor to Middle School and High School Age students for years, and I geared up over and over for what it would be like when our own children hit the dreaded age of puberty, I...
