[don’t miss out on the digital scrapbook software giveaway!] On this cool, overcast Friday, I am finding reason for thanks. fun conversations with a mom who loves me from my head down to my toes. finding a few leftover freshly baked cookies from a recent Etsy order. friends–both near and far–who have me on […]
Digital Scrapbooking {giveaway}
giveaway now closed! but even if you don’t win the MyMemories Suite, there’s still a deal awaiting you. Simply follow this link, purchase the suite and use the coupon code STMMMS86322 when you check out for $10.00 OFF the scrapbook software PLUS another $10 coupon for the MyMemories store! —- For the past many years, scrapbooking has been all the rage. I remember […]
Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
You all know I can’t pass up an opportunity to bake some chocolate chip cookies. It happens FAR MORE than you might think. This past Sunday was our first youth group event with our new teens at our new home church in our new town in our new state. It was a PERFECT opportunity to […]
Top Ten Best Recipes from this Summer
For something fun and simple, I thought I’d share ten of my favorite recipes that I have posted on Adorkable Recipes this summer. Brown Eyed Baker inspired me with her list, and then Oh!Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday rolled around for the perfect opportunity! I hope you love this little compilation as much as I do! […]
Fresh Summer Vegetable Salad
This recipe came from my need for an afternoon snack. Normally I grab a handful of pretzels or an apple and peanut butter. Sometimes, I go for something much less healthy. But this particular afternoon, fresh produce was calling my name. A chop here, a chop there and a beautiful, satisfying bowl of veggies sat […]
Finding Communion
For many months now, my perspective has been changing. Learning to live fully, appreciating every good and perfect gift, finding God even in the pain. His blessings are everywhere, one thousand gifts every day, waiting to be discovered. And my thanks, my notice, blesses Him in return. My eyes have been opening to these gifts, […]
The One with an Observation
There is something to be said for observing the small nuances of a new place. It’s lovely to be able to point to the few subtle differences from town to town. Though so much is standard, predictable, understood, each group of people lives together in a unique way. Community. This new town is quaint. If […]
Herb Turkey Burger
I’ve heard many people say lean ground meat–especially turkey–can turn into really dry burgers. Yes, it’s true that the added fat content can result in a really juicy, extra delicious burger. BUT, I don’t like to clean up splattered grease, nor do I take pleasure in sopping up the fat from my cooked burger before […]
The One with Market Thankfulness
I am head over heals for local produce markets, for generous friends with gardens, for weekend farmers’ markets. For just a few dollars, we can eat the fruit God created for our nutrition and our enjoyment. Sinking my teeth into a homegrown peach is like a glimpse of heaven. Filling our stomachs with yellow squash, […]
The One with My First Photo Gig
Kevin and I have long been discussing and dreaming about becoming a professional wedding photography duo. I like details and artsy perspectives. He enjoys editing and managing the “big picture.” In December we purchased our Canon Digital Rebel and have been learning the full extent of its abilities ever since. I still have so much to learn, […]