Create drama and coziness for a Valentine dinner party this year. Pull in your wrought iron table from the deck (wooden or plastic will work well too). Position the table in the living room in front of the fireplace and drape with white sheets. I …
Teaching Kids About Money
Today, I wanted to share some things we are doing to train our kids to be wise with money. First, people are more inclined to save money when they have dreams and goals for how that money will be used. We are already helping our …
Fondue
Peanut Butter Fondue 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 cup canned milk 1/3 cup honey (if the honey is very thin, add less milk) Stir together and serve with bananas and apples. The texture changes if it is made in advance, so plan on making …
Family Valentine Dinner
Before we were married, I didn’t like Valentine’s Day all that much. It seemed like such a romantic thing, but if I didn’t have a date, I felt like I missed out. But then as a waitress I would watch couples come in, sit quietly, …
The Man of My Dreams
When I was growing up, men were not highly regarded in my family. A series of dysfunctional relationships, some of which I will never know the depths of, led women in my family to choose disrespect over honor, “ruling” over submission, and competition over desiring the best for …
Sugar Cookies for Valentine’s Day
Cake and cookie designer Ally Plummer shares her recipe for sugar cookies today that’s perfect for a Valentine treat. To add elegance to sugar cookies, frost and monogram with your Valentine’s initial. This is a wonderful gift idea for neighbors. Attach a note that says, …
Remembering Joy
Do you ever find yourself hard at work on some task when all of a sudden a funny memory from the past comes back to you and you can’t help it but grin while trying desperately to hold back the laughter? This happens to me …
A Woman’s Journey to the Cross and Beyond
Preparing My Heart for Easter: A Woman’s Journey to the Cross and Beyond Celebrating Christmas involves many meaningful traditions. But what about Easter? Although Christ’s resurrection demonstrates the power behind the Christian faith, Easter is often overshadowed by Christmas. To discover the deep significance of …
Chocolate Cafe Blog Carnival
We’re looking for blog posts on everything chocolate for our first Chocolate Cafe Blog Carnival. It will be fun and yummy as we visit one another’s blogs to read about favorite chocolate concoctions. This can be anything from dessert to beverages. If you have never …
Fiesta Cheesecake
It may say cheesecake, but don’t let the name fool you–this is not a dessert, it’s actually a dip. Lovely to look at and marvelous to eat, Fiesta Cheesecake is perfect for a tailgate party or a nice buffet table. My mom made Fiesta Cheesecake …