Have you ever been overseas, across the country, or just so far away from home you don’t see family or friends often. if at all? I have. I have and I’m sure some of you have. One of the loneliest times for me were the …
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No-Sew Fleece Blanket
One year for Christmas, I made no-sew fleece blankets for all my kids, as well as for the grandmas. This year I made another one for our new baby. I am not crafty at all, so believe me when I say that anyone can make …
When It’s All Too Much
When her family moved from Virginia to Guatemala with Servants4Him, my friend Maureen and her husband de-materialized. That meant her family had to get rid of a lot of stuff for the big move. From their ten-year-old daughter to their junior in high school, the …
Fall Links to Enjoy
Here’s some fall links to enjoy… Autumn Pocket Folder …Dorie at Just Next Door shares a fun fall project for the kiddos. From MMCW’s fall archives… Simple Fall Crafts Judy’s Apple Dumplings Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Small House Done Right
Our August guest blogger is Tea from Homemaker’s Heart . If you would like to join our blogroll and become a guest blogger, click here. I just saw the neatest video on yahoo! (Click here) It was all about this guy who builds and lives …
Freeze Now for Huge Fall Savings
Fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes, sweet peppers, corn, and okra are among my favorite veggies. Right now they are in plentiful supply, but come October those $1.25-larger-than-my-hand sweet red peppers shoot up to a whopping $3.99 each! Forget tomatoes in the fall and winter–they may be reasonably priced, …
Come and Knock on My Door
I love, love, love, having people over to my house. However, I usually manage to drive my family nuts with the preparations that need to be made prior to that knock on the door. I want guests to my home to feel comfortable and welcomed. …
Divas in Denim Centerpieces
A few years back I was asked to come up with centerpieces for a women’s ministry event at church called Divas in Denim. As a non-crafty person this was an overwhelming task to say the least. I did the only thing I could do–Google the …
Putting a Face on Hospitality
I was born in Arizona. When I was 3 and 1/2 years old, my parents moved back to Illinois. Most people would say I’m a northern girl, but that’s not necessarily true because I’ve lived in the South for over 30 years now. There are …
Designer Placemats: Perfect for Picnics & Gift Giving
With spring in full swing and summer ahead, we will be enjoying parties outdoors. Simplify the picnic setup by combining the silverware, napkin and placemat into one designer bundle. With five, six-inch straight stitches you can make these functional placemats. They are wonderful gifts for …