When the kids were still at home, it was important to us that we ate our meals together at the table. As they got older and had activities, we had to make a few exceptions. However, for the most part, we had our family meals at the table. We also enjoyed playing games together. Eating together ...
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Saturday Morning Devotional – Make the Best of Every Situation
Make the Best of Every Situation The picture above was the actual weather one day this summer while we were at the beach! It was not so extreme that it was a dangerous storm, but it was definitely enough to keep us away from the beach for the majority of the day. It was not what we wanted or ...
Saturday Morning Devotional – Kitchen Table Memories with A Chicken Pot Pie Recipe & Other Ideas
Kitchen Table Memories Have you ever thought all the conversations, laughs, decisions, and memories made at the kitchen table? I can remember being at my grandmother's house for a meal - it didn't matter if it was a large family gathering or just the two of us. When we were finished eating, we ...
Saturday Morning Devotional – I Got It For Your Hope Chest
I Got It For Your Hope Chest I am probably dating myself when I ask this question, but did any of you have a "Hope Chest?" Some of you may not have ever even heard of that term. I grew up with my grandmother collecting things for me to put in my hope chest. The purpose of the hope chest was ...
Saturday Morning Devotional – A Surprise Blessing
A Surprise Blessing We are surrounded by blessings everyday, but when you receive a surprise blessing, it can bring you such great joy! I had one of these unexpected surprise blessings this week, and I am still smiling about it! Earlier this week, I came home to a package on the porch. ...
Tips & Ideas – Christmas in July – Traditions and an Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Christmas in July - Traditions and an Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe A New Tradition After seeing several friends have family Christmas “Pajama” parties, I decided we would try it ourselves last year. I wasn’t sure if the men in the family would participate, but I bought the pajamas ...
