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In Bloom | Book Review

I don’t know about you, but I am pretty sure that if there were pictures in the dictionary, you would find mine right beside the word “insecure“. So, it’s no surprise that I was thrilled to read this book as soon as I saw the title: Because, who doesn’t want the Biblical kind of confidence in this thing called life?! So, within even the first few pages of this book (I am reviewing the digital version), I knew this book...

Hatching Chicks | Our Learning Adventure

For the last month, we have (thanks to the wonderful teaching and help of a sweet lady we know) been watching the cycles of a chick!   Yep, I said chick.  Three, to be exact…  because, well…if you have kids, you know they can’t “share” an egg. We have listened to those eggs “turning” in the incubator for weeks.  We’ve added water almost daily.   We’ve watched. We’ve waited. We’ve “candled” the eggs to see their changing progress inside (very cool)! We’ve heard...

Throwback Thursday | Polar Opposite Siblings | May 2012

Just in case you were in doubt, Katie & Austin are polar opposites!  They always have been.  They probably always will be.  They rub each other like nails on a chalkboard… ALL. THE. TIME. I am in hopes that one day, they learn to keep their pestering balanced with extra love…that they know when to stop before they cross the line.  Only time will tell… But, I found these pictures this week, and it made me laugh!  Even at these young...

10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self

 I’m getting close to that next threshold of ages on surveys…you know, when you can no longer be grouped with that 20-35 group?  And, I must admit, it makes me feel old!  I’ll be officially closer to 40 than 30.  That’s right…I’m almost 36…eek!  And in my “old” age, I’ve spent more time lately in retrospect…not living in regret, but thinking of what I want to make sure I teach my daughters as they much-to-quickly grow up in front of my very...

20 lbs of Cooked Chicken in 4 hours | An Instapot Success Story

I have read many success and many failure stories with the ever-so-popular Instapot.  Honestly, I decided to just stay away.  Until yesterday.  You see, I had the rare opportunity to purchase 20 lbs of boneless chicken breasts for $20 (and who wouldn’t jump on that opportunity!).  The downside to it was that the 20lbs of chicken was frozen together.  So, there was no easy way for me to thaw small portions of the chicken, and there was no way for my family to eat...

My Lil’ Coffee Addict | Funny Friday

So, earlier this week, Addison and I decided to try our local Walmart pick-up.  We’ve used it before (and loved it — here’s my previous full review:  Walmart Grocery Pick-up Review), but the one that is right down the road from school just opened their grocery pick-up, so we decided to do it again. One of the “extras” we have always received from our Walmart grocery pick-up is a nice freebie bag with goodies inside.  This trip was no different! ...

Throwback Thursday | Our 3 at Age 3

Don’t you just love looking back at comparison pictures of kids?  I am always hearing, “Addison looks just like Katie.”  And she definitely has similar features at times…but other definite differences. Addison has a crazy mixture of Austin’s fun, free spirit and Katie’s deep emotion and independence.  They are all so different.  But each so special.  I can’t wait to see how God uses them and their similarities and differences for His glory in their future!   One thing is...

Recipe Fave | Granny’s Cornbread & Okra

So, I should start by saying that I am no cook!  That’s probably why I was so excited that my attempt to make my Granny’s cornbread and okra actually turned out.  You see…I love my Granny’s southern cooking.  But, she uses no recipes…she just adds what she thinks she needs, and it always turns out just perfectly.  Mine…not so much.  Thankfully, after many failed attempts, I finally succeeded!!  So, here’s what I did: Cornbread  Preheat oven to 400*.  If using a cast iron skillet (which...

Don’t Worry About What Others Think

  • April 20, 2018
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“Don’t worry what others think…” Who’s heard that before?!  Pretty sure I’ve heard it my entire life. I have probably even said it myself on occasion. But why is it so hard to put into action and balance it with wisdom?! The other day, Mark and I were talking, and he asked me about my blog…yeah…the one I’ve neglected for almost a year (again).  I told him how I missed writing and just having an “outlet” of sorts…but you know what had...

Hello, World!

  • April 19, 2018
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Hello, World! How do you like the new look?!  I’ve been working hard to update the site…because, you know, sometimes…change is GOOD! But I wanted to let you know that it’s taking me some time to get all of the posts transferred over…especially the newer ones.  So, be patient, and enjoy a look at some of my older posts as you wait for the new stuff to show up. Looking forward to sharing with you in so many ways over the...