The Perfect Gift
It’s Christmas! The anticipation has been building, and we’ve finally made it to the Big Day! My daughter’s thrilled, to say the least. Every day she’s been asking me, “Is it Christmas Day yet? I wanna open Abby’s presents.” And every day I’ve had to tell her “No, not yet. You just have to wait a few more days.” Poor little girl,... [Read more]
Laugh A Little
Laughter is the best medicine, or so the saying goes. What is it about laughing that makes us all feel so good? I mean think about it; don’t you just love a good belly laugh every now and again? You know one of those laughing fits where you’re rolling around holding your belly crying and begging for mercy. Those are the best kinds of... [Read more]
A Passion for Planet Earth
“So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground,” (Genesis 1:26-28,... [Read more]
Through A Child's Eyes
Well, it’s that time of year again. Christmas. Everyone’s in a cheery mood. There’s hustle and bustle everywhere you turn. No parking spaces at the mall; the grocery stores and restaurants are crowded. Christmas music fills the air, and the sight of holiday lights warms the heart. Everyone’s preparing for the big day. That... [Read more]
A Season of Depression
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I spent a total of fifty hours in the backseat of our car between my screaming 3-month-old baby and a very restless 2-year-old. However, I will say that the time we spent with our family was absolutely priceless. It was such a blast . . . I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! The memories that... [Read more]
Give Thanks
Oh, how I love Thanksgiving! It’s such a special time of year, families and friends getting together sharing with each other fond memories of times past. What a wonderful moment in life to stop and join with the people we love, to give thanks to God for all the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us. And of course, don’t forget... [Read more]
The Wizard of Oz
Any of you heard of Dr. Oz? Well, I’m pretty sure he’s the new craze for better health. My mom will often call me and say “Dr. Oz was on Oprah today. Did you see it?” and I always reply “No”. Which makes me a little irritated because I’ve been trying to catch a show with him since he first appeared on that... [Read more]
The Cholesterol War
The battle has begun! My body has declared war on me, and I’ve gone into fighting mode. What else can I do when my doctor tells me that I have high cholesterol? It’s just one more health problem to add to my existing diabetes and hypothyroid issues. And all I keep wondering is: Where did I go wrong? How is it that I’m only twenty-seven... [Read more]
Bones Alive
Can you believe this week is Halloween and the end of October? My family doesn’t really participate in the whole Halloween scene. Just to be honest, I think it’s kind of creepy! However, I did get my daughter a costume, and my husband and I took her to a Halloween Alternative party at our church. It was very cute. Anyways, whether you have chosen... [Read more]
Apricot Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. Pure Florida Crystals (sugar) 2/3 c. soy margarine 1 t. vanilla 4 T. water 2 T. cornstarch 1 c. whole-wheat pastry flour 1 t. Rumfords baking powder 1/2 t. salt 2 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats (raw) 1 c. walnuts (coursely chopped) 1 c. dried apricots (diced fine) [Read more] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Apricot Oatmeal Cookies",... [Read more]
