It’s amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do to a space, especially if the color is something beyond the ordinary eggwhite. I walked into our church on Saturday night for worship practice and my jaw had spontaneously dropped open. The color was beautiful, giving off the feeling of cozy, intimate conversation, ushering you […]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
I first made a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie about a year ago, on a whim. I shared them with a friend and her family and I never stopped hearing about how delicious they were. Honestly, though, I didn’t think they were that great. But TWICE (yes two times!) in the last week, I have […]
Refueling #FridayFaves
On this Friday afternoon, I am finding joy in the little things. I’m an easy-to-please type of girl, but that doesn’t mean I don’t miss out on opportunities to be appreciative of those moments. Blessings came come in so many shapes and sizes–a friendship, the light from the window, a kitty’s nuzzle, hand written notes. […]
Chewy Chocolate Chip Shortbread Bars Recipe
Here’s another you-can’t-believe-how-simple-this-recipe-is recipe. I had less than an hour to throw together a dessert for some last minutes guests, and when I found this recipe on Tasty Kitchen that had 1 pan and 6 ingredients involved, I knew it was a winner. But the beautiful thing is, the cookie bars were not only easy but […]
Girls Getaway
My dear friend, Sheryl, has birthday coming up and I decided to do something extra special for her. With the help of her husband (mostly his agreement to watch the 4 kids for 48 hours straight), I arranged a Girls Getaway Weekend for the two of us. Our friendship is so special to me, and I […]
Exchanging Sleep for Youth Min
People who choose to work with teenagers are a special breed. People who claim to love their work with teenagers? Well that’s just unbelievable to most. And people who love working with teenagers and do it for FREE? Well, I’ll let you draw your own conclusions. I am cross-my-heart-honest when I say I am one of […]
Spicy Tuna Salad on Whole Wheat
There’s something classically delicious about tuna salad. If you like tuna, you probably love a good tuna sandwich now and again. The problem with traditional tuna salad is the “salad” part–made up of excessive amounts of mayo or Miracle Whip. My husband is not a fan of those condiments, so I try to make a […]
Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread (Bread Machine) Recipe
This is my favorite whole wheat bread recipe so far! It uses basic ingredients, but results in a high rising loaf that slices wonderfully for sandwiches. You will impress your fans with this homemade bread. :) Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread (Bread Machine) Recipe recipe adapted from The Big Book of Bread Machine Recipes by Donna Rathmell […]
Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe
In my zucchini abundance, I was able to find the perfect recipe to soothe my “it’s rainy out and I really feel like baking” urge. This recipe from Tasty Kitchen is out of this world amazing! I’m not a great cake baker–they tend to turn out too dry or too boring or too flat. But […]
A Lifestyle of Togetherness
I have decided–I’m better suited to host or plan things last minute. This avoids the days or weeks of planning and dreading and building up of stress. It makes the event more “life style togetherness” and not as much “this is a super special once in a lifetime opportunity.” I feel we shouldn’t put off […]