Art of Homemaking
Dinner-On-The-Go
Fall sports and music practices are underway. Between practices and work, many...
Small House Done Right
Our August guest blogger is Tea from Homemaker’s Heart . If you would like...
Stuffed Sweet Peppers
In addition to chopping, slicing, dicing and freezing sweet peppers this summer,...
Freeze Now for Huge Fall Savings
Fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes, sweet peppers, corn, and okra are among my favorite...
7 Minute Icing to the Rescue
For his sixth birthday party last weekend my youngest requested chocolate cupcakes...
Read more from this column...Mentoring
What Will I Be When I Grow Up?
My four-year-old grandson, Owen, and I love to read together when we travel. While...
Giveaway: Bible Study and How-to in One Fun Package
Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting: Passing on a Legacy of Faith On Father’s...
Gateway to the World
As we get older, we sometimes define ourselves (or are defined by others) by our...
Lydia
Hi, I’m Lydia Harris, also known as Aunt-TEA Lydia and Grandma Tea. I received...
What’s Your Leadership Style?
Have you ever wondered what type of leader you are? Do you have a pioneering style...
Read more from this column...Seasons of Life
The Subtle Faces of Pride in Marriage
Our most dangerous problem in marriage we may not even see. Pride is the underlying cause of all marriage problems — big and small. Its easy to see our spouse’s shortcomings and be blind to our own. One test of spiritual pride is how little mercy we show our spouse. Pride devalues our marriage and makes us feel entitled to more. ... [Read more of this article]
What Will I Be When I Grow Up?
My four-year-old grandson, Owen, and I love to read together when we travel. While Grandpa chauffeurs us, we sit together in the back seat reading stories. What Will I Be When I Grow Up? by Susan Snyder and illustrated by Valeria Cis, is one of the books we recently enjoyed. Written for children from preschool to third grade, it includes colorful... [Read more of this article]
Fostering Relationships with Grandparents
Everyone wins when children are able to develop close ties to their grandparents. Here are some ways that mothers can encourage a relationship between their parents or in-laws and their children. * If grandparents live far away, consider starting a family blog. I have a blog that is only accessible to our extended family. I use it to upload current... [Read more of this article]
Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting
“If I would have known grandchildren were going to be so much fun, I would have had them first.” Though author Lydia E. Harris didn’t pen that phrase, her love for grandparenting permeates her new book, Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting. A book so rich in heartwarming stories, timeless wisdom, and creative suggestions, grandparents of any... [Read more of this article]
Spitting Llamas & Pride
Several years ago when our children were still quite young I decided to take them for an afternoon visit to Timber-lee Christian Center, a Christian camp that has a petting zoo, just north of the Wisconsin border. We walked into the gated area and found goats, sheep, Shetland ponies, and oh yes, llamas milling about us. The children quickly noticed... [Read more of this article]
Read more from this column...Special Occasions
Christmas in July
In time past many of us would laugh off the thought of thinking ahead to Christmas in July. In July it is easy to be proud procrastinators. Today’s economy has changed that privilege for many families. Nowadays everything we can do in advance serves not only to save money but our time too. Thinking ahead this month will pave the way for a more... [Read more of this article]
Father’s Day Cookin’
Do you have your Father’s Day menu planned? Neither do I! Here are some great looking recipes I just may try this year. If you have a favorite recipe or menu, share it with all of us by commenting! A Chicken Wing!…Sweet thai chili sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar wings–sure to be a Dad–and family fave. Marinated London Broil…One... [Read more of this article]
Father’s Day 2010 Links
Best-ever BBQ Apron…Looking for a fun and usable Father’s Day gift? Check out this simple to make masterpiece. Ultimate Malted Brownie Sundae…What’s better than a grand old fashion brownie sundae? National Center for Fathering…because Dad needs mentors and encouragement just like mom. Free podcasts, articles. Pass... [Read more of this article]
Ice Cream Bombe
I love making ice cream cakes in the summer. My family loves eating them so much that they now ask for them all year long, as it has become their preferred birthday cake. And it couldn’t be easier to put one together! Don’t be alarmed by the fact that there are several steps; each step takes just a minute or two and the results are well... [Read more of this article]
Honoring Our Soldiers
Psalm 23 Memorial Day Tribute Click through to watch this moving video honoring our soldiers who have fought and are fighting for our nation. Today take time to pray for our fighting men and women–let’s not forget or take for granted their mighty service. Make the Lord keep His hand upon them. Read More →
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