I can’t believe it’s October! This year is moving along pretty quickly. I’m ready for cooler temps, pumpkin everything & cozy clothes. Love this time of year. We have continued to pay off medical debt, over $20,000 so far. We’ve gotten off track over the last few months, so I’d like to do another spending… Continue reading Just Rambling
After trying several hummus recipes over the years, I have settled on this one as the keeper. I wish I had noted where I found it so I could give due credit. It is smooth & flavorful. I do wish it was a little more tangy so if you know of any tips on adding… Continue reading Favorite Hummus
The boy’s have been taking golf lessons every Saturday for the past 3 or 4 months at KidsNGolf. They have enjoyed it & done well. Today was their first tournament. They had a blast! Braeden said, “This is the funnest thing I’ve ever done!”. Joshua’s team got first place & Braeden’s got 2nd place (they… Continue reading The Boy’s First Golf Tournament Scramble
It was Joshua’s turn to pick our meal & get cooking lessons this Friday night. He chose Chocolate Chili & brownies. There was definately a mix of “I hate cooking” & laughing out loud. I’m determined to develop this life skill in the boys. Their wives will thank me one day. One of the most… Continue reading Friday Family Fun Night ~ February
Things I’m loving right now: *Storing greens in a salad keeper preserves their freshness/crispness & I love the salad sheers from Pampered Chef *The Instant Pot I got for Christmas makes the best sweet potatoes & hard boiled eggs ever! *The Bowflex MaxTrainer trumps a treadmill a thousand times over. *Well People Foundation Stick, Well… Continue reading Favorite Things ~ February 2017
Adapted from The Gingham Apron’s Italian Salad Recipe Staple recipe right here. The only change I make to the original recipe is that I add fresh mushrooms when I have them on hand. The creamy dressing is similar to Olive Garden’s. It may seem strange, but I think the celery makes it…don’t leave it out!… Continue reading Italian Salad ~ a favorite recipe
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:15,16 “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12… Continue reading Beginning of the Second Half
I can’t believe it has only been 19 days since our family began our year long spending fast. It feels like a journey we’ve been on longer than that! I must say though, it is going very well. God is blessing us with contentment, resolve, focus, & commitment. We are snowballing that nasty debt. This… Continue reading 19 Days In (Our Year Spending Fast)
Searcher of Hearts, It is a good day to me when thou gives me a glimpse of myself; Sin is my greatest evil, but thou art my greatest good; I have cause to loathe myself, and not to seek self-honor, for no one desires to commend his own dunghill. My country, family, church fare worse… Continue reading Acknowledging My Own Dunghill
Update November 2017 – I have a Facebook account again. Right now I believe this conviction was for the season I was in & not permanent like I thought it should be. I tend to naturally be all or nothing, so in the moment it felt like it was a permanent “divorce”. At this point… Continue reading Quitting Facebook
Sonshine & Shade 