Gift wrapping is so much easier if you can dedicate a small space as a permanent gift wrapping station. I like to keep gift wrapping supplies in an empty dresser drawer in our guest room. The drawer corrals supplies and the top of the dresser …
Dissed on Facebook
I was asked recently, “What do you do when people write horrible things about you on Facebook?” That is a question that seems to come up more and more frequently. There is no quick and easy way to find resolution to this problem. The gospel …
And the Winner Is…
Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting: Passing on a Legacy of Faith Congratulations to Linda Sallette! Linda will be receiving a copy of Lydia Harris’ first book—Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting: For Grandparents at Any Stage of the Journey.
HSBA Nomination
We’ve been nominated for HomeSchool Blog Awards Best Family or Group Blog! This is our first year to be nominated and we are a bit excited to be listed amongst such wonderful bloggers. If you would like to cast a vote for MMCW, click here. …
Four Simple & Priceless Ornaments
These ornaments are so simple they do not need much in the way of instructions. The results are priceless reminders of our children’s handiwork over the years. A pipe cleaner, some cardstock, an ink pad, ribbon, and a pen is all it takes to create …
Last Day to Enter!
Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting: Passing on a Legacy of Faith Today’s the last day to enter our giveaway of Lydia Harris’ first book—Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting: For Grandparents at Any Stage of the Journey. If you’d like to win a free copy, please …
Black Forest Cake
This fancy, delicious cake isn’t too complicated, in spite of requiring several steps. My oldest son won a blue ribbon with it at the county fair when he was in 5th grade, and we often serve it for birthdays in our home. Having lived in …
No Room for Envy
Envy is the great enemy of thankfulness. We cannot at the same time be jealous of what someone else has and be thankful for what we have. That’s why it’s so necessary to discipline ourselves to be focused on all the good that is our’s, …
Lost: Diamond Ring
Early in our marriage we didn’t have much, but I did have my diamond ring, a symbol of my husband’s love. I had placed my rings on the kitchen counter before I began washing dishes. When finished, I went to retrieve them. My heart skipped …
Stone Altars
My husband and I have been hiking every weekend for the past couple of months. We started just walking around the neighborhood with our boys as a way to help our youngest son who needed to lose a few pounds (a recommendation from his cardiologist). …