Written by Cheryl and her daughter Melissa, Baby Saves Christmas is the sweet tale of a yellow lab helping save Christmas for Grandma and Grandpa. The book includes a spelling list, discussion questions, and craft ideas. Perfect for a family reading, homeschooling, and gift giving (print out, …
Party plans, menus, ideas, and more to celebrate all the special holidays & occasions in our life.
Holidays & Occasions
Songs of Praise
“I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence…” [Exodus 33:19] Life begins when dawn breaks and light reveals the goodness of God—not just some of God’s goodness is promised but …
Thanksgiving Appetizers & Football Munchies
Looking for some great Thanksgiving appetizers and football munchies for this weekend? Here are a few of my favorites: Strawberry Won Tons. These little bites of goodness will be disappear as fast you make them! Quick Buffalo Chicken Dip. Loi’s Buffalo dip is a fun appetizer …
Bah, Humbug! And, a Give-A-Way
A Christmas Carol, Special Edition Christmas does not begin in my home until November 27th. While friends and some lone ranger neighbors have had their trees up and outside lights on for weeks now, I’m just not one of those gals. I love celebrating Thanksgiving …
Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
Plan for a great soup using leftover Thanksgiving turkey, a recipe that’s both fast and yummy. Turkey and Wild Rice Soup 8 cups chicken or turkey broth 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed 1 stick butter, melted 3/4 c. flour 1 Tbsp …
Who to Thank this Thanksgiving
While it’s a nice thought, very polite, and good manners to teach your kids to be thankful, it is not the whole truth. It’s like wishing someone good wishes, when you could be praying for them. It’s like saying a good word, when you could …
Thankful for a Word
Everything about the Thanksgiving holiday stirs my heart. I bid a fond farewell to summer and look forward to it again next year, but for now… My heart begins to ponder countless things I’m thankful for, the many blessings I’ve received. At the top of …
Edible Twist on Five Kernels Tradition
A few years ago I bought a large bag of Skittles for our Thanksgiving family gathering. I opened the bag and instructed each family member to take some Skittles. The bag made its way around the family circle. The younger children chose to pour a …
Thanksgiving: Least Favorite Food, Favorite Dressing, and Leftover
I thought this poll was funny that I saw about holiday food on AOL. I narrowed it down to traditional Thanksgiving foods. Least favorite Thanksgiving food in no particular order: a. dry turkey b. lumpy mashed potatoes c. giblet gravy d. stuffing with weird stuff in …
Blessed to be a Blessing
Last year at church I listened as a sweet sister in Christ shared how someone provided her family with a Thanksgiving dinner. A man said that the Lord impressed him to do this for her family. My friend is a stay-at-home mom whose husband had been out …