Apron Strings & Blessings Weekly Newsletter Vol. 1

Thanks for joining me for the first weekly newsletter I am calling Apron Strings & Blessings.

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Happy Monday!

I am glad you joined me this week. As you see, I have changed up the newsletter a bit. I hope to be able to add a little more value this way.

Please let me know if you have questions about anything.

News

I have to share a couple of experiences I had this week.

An older man wearing sunglasses, a black and white cap, and an orange shirt sits in the driver’s seat of a car, enjoying the blessings of green fields and trees visible outside the window.
An elderly person’s hands holding open a worn photo album with two old black-and-white photographs on a lace-covered table, reliving memories and the blessings woven through generations, like stories passed down along apron strings.
Four smiling older adults sit in a car, all wearing seatbelts. The woman in front takes a selfie, with two women and one man behind her. Sunlight streams through the windows and trees outside, capturing a moment full of blessings.

  • I got to house (farm) sit with my almost 14 year old granddaughter this week, and we had a great time. Between the dogs, chickens, horse, pig, sheep, and ducks, I had some new experiences. Not all can be shared! 🙂 Let me just say, those ducks run the farm!
Two dogs stand on green grass near a red metal gate. Behind the gate, goats graze in a fenced pasture with round hay bales scattered across the field. This peaceful scene could headline any Apron Strings or Blessings Newsletter.
A black and white dog sits indoors, looking out a window at several geese and ducks on the porch, as if waiting for the latest Blessings Newsletter to arrive.
A black and white striped rooster with a red comb stands on green grass, facing away from the camera—a classic scene perfect for the pages of Apron Strings: Blessings Weekly Newsletter.

Recent Posts

Wednesday’s Post – Unique and Tasty Peach Salads

It was great to hear that several of you had eaten something similar.

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Saturday’s Post – My Footprints in the Sand

My footprints in the sand lead down a beach at sunset, with gentle waves washing ashore and tall buildings in the distance. The hazy sky casts a golden light over the peaceful scene.
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Monthly Menu

Quick and Easy Meal Ideas for August

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This Week’s Menu

Favorite Deals of the Week

Click the highlighted links below to see the deals.

  1. Little Golden Book (Audrey Hepburn)
  2. Little Golden Book (Willie Nelson)
  3. This Sparkly Christmas Tree was my favorite purchase last year! I was lucky to get it before they sold out.
  4. Women’s Cardigan Sweater (light weight)
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Candy Recipe for the Month

You may already have my e-book (5 Easy Candies). Sometimes things get lost in the shuffle. Between now and Christmas, I am going to share one of the recipes each month. 

FYI – This is better without the vanilla.

Let me know if you try them.

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This Month’s Scripture

“You set all the boundaries of the earth. You make summer and winter.”
Psalm 74:17

A cheerful summer-themed graphic for your Weekly Newsletter, featuring a smiling sun, palm leaves, and the quote: “You set all the boundaries of the earth; You made summer and winter.” Psalm 74:17. www.homewithgraceandjoy.com.

Upcoming Posts

  • Hawaiian Salad Luncheon
  • Lessons from the Cypress Tree
  • Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
  • Lessons from the Book of Jonah (4 Parts)
  • Legacy Tours

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Related Post

Apron Strings & Blessings – Volume 2

I have enjoyed sharing this week. Stay connected and have a blessed week!

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“How sweet Your Word is to my taste – sweeter than honey in my mouth.”
Psalm 119:103

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One Comment

  1. Excited about this new series, Susan and can’t wait to hear all about your farm life experiences and to try these new recipes. Hugs, CoCo

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