I think one of the absolute best things in the world is a fresh, warm, yeasty butterhorn slathered with honey butter. Mmmmm!!! So good. SO, so good!! This super simple recipe has been part of my collection for years. Do you make honey butter or any other flavored butters? Fall brings out the emphasis on […]
Giveaway From Winans Chocolates + Coffee {Deluxe Caramel Apple & Pumpkin Spice Fresh Cups}
Oh happy fall day!!! Look what Winans is bringing us!!! Coffee and caramel and apples and peanut butter and pumpkin spice! And buttery peanut brittle and of course, CHoCoLaTe!!! Thank-you, thank-you Winans for sharing with us. Thanks for the box of assorted treats hand-crafted in your store that arrived at my front door and thank-you […]
Pages and Projects {Sing}
Today I’m flipping open the pages of Sing by Keith and Kristyn Getty. It’s such a cute little book. Yes, I totally judge a book by it’s cover. Well. No, not really. BUT, I do love pretty books. I recently became part of the B&H/Lifeway book blogger team. They offer a choice of […]
Ten Simple Habits to Start When Your Kids Are Small
Today I have a bit of inspiration for you if you’d like to skim it. It comes from reflecting back on taking care of little people every day. This list of ten are simple. I believe deeply in them and they worked for me. BUT, that doesn’t mean it’s tried and true for everyone. […]
In the Dry and Dusty Seasons
In the dry and dusty seasons, when the blooms begin to fade, And the flowers of the season begin to wilt away, And the wind is whooping stronger, time seems a little longer, Waiting for refreshing showers of rain. The dust encircles round me and it oft obstructs my view, Hiding distant landscape from […]
The Answer CD Jeremy Camp {Giveaway}
Music again today friends!! Music is a blessing. It encourages. It speaks my heart at times when I can’t. It reinforces promises. It repeats my belief. It reminds me of God’s faithfulness. It drives away darkness, despair and doubts. It pours out praise to my Jesus! We’ve been having several fun giveaways and I’m happy […]
{Why} Motherhood Matters Giveaway
Now you are deep in what seems to be a peculiarly selfless service. The spiritual training of children must be that. You work for the years you will not see. You work for the Invisible all the time, but you work for the Eternal. So it is all worthwhile. ~ Amy Carmichael {Why} Motherhood Matters […]
Very Delicious Veggie Dip
Do you have a favorite veggie dip? Want a new one to try for end-of-summer garden veggies or to pair with soup as fall comes on? This one has been a long time favorite of mine. It’s super easy to whip up. I do still just grab a tub of Marzetti’s dip sometimes, but this […]
Glory Song Matt Redman CD Giveaway
Music to give away today! Glory Song by Matt Redman and several of his worship-artist friends. There’s something about moving into a new season that makes me happy to do new things or have something new or even doing old-things, yet they’re new again for this season! Autumn always makes me ready to pull out […]
Three New Books I’m Excited About
I’ve just heard about three new books by favorite authors of mine within the last couple of weeks. Yay!!! Best kind of news!! 🙂 I’m sharing these three titles today! Yep indeed! Three new books I’m excited about!! The first two have released and the third one will be available in November and you can […]
Pages and Projects {Handlettering For Relaxation}
This is my stack for a bit back and a bit going forward as well, I imagine! {Insert laugh-y emoji face} Here’s the breakdown ~ I find myself currently reaching for my She Reads Truth Bible. Redefined study from Well Watered Women The Quest ~ newest study by Beth Moore I’m reading ~ Instant Influence […]
Ten Takes From Church of the Small Things
Laughter is something I savor and appreciate in life. It adds such a richness. It’s like a really good flavoring! Melanie Shankle’s books make me laugh. I love her appreciation for finding the funny, facing the not-so-fun, and doing it all with a mix of self-deprecation and a good twinge of sarcasm, in a very […]
How Good of God to Give Me This
I have tried since…to make every pleasure into a channel of adoration. I don’t mean simply by giving thanks for it. One must of course give thanks, but I meant something different…Gratitude exclaims, very properly, “How good of God to give me this. One’s mind runs back up the sunbeam to the sun.” ~ C.S. […]
Cuddle Up Cozy Teatime Giveaway
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Bright copper kettle and warm woolen mittens……………….” I uploaded these pictures and this song started playing in my head. BECAUSE………….while we don’t have raindrops or roses in this post and you won’t find even the slightest hint of a whisker of a kitten and while I WISH […]
Love You Always Giveaway
Happy new week!!!! Did you have a good weekend? Guess what??? We’re starting the week off with this fun book! And a giveaway for a copy! Love You Always I’m quite seriously smitten with this book. Children’s books are a favorite of mine and this one is one of the cutest I’ve paged through in […]
The Beauty of the Rose’s Bloom
I’m willing to brave the pain of the thorns, to capture the beauty of the roses. ~ DJF I pour my heartbreak in your hands, My Father. Lord. And here I stand. Amidst these pieces, Shattered wide. Scattered. Shards, shreds inside. Hopes long dashed. Battles lost. Failures felt. Dreams in dust. Tried and tried […]