Contributing Writer: Jamie Sanders Getting Started With Freezer Cooking One of the easiest ways to make dinner preparation a breeze is to have frequently used ingredients pre-cooked and pre-chopped. I try to keep my freezer stocked with recipe basics so when it's time to start dinner, most of the ingredients are ready to go. This will shave 20 to 25 minutes of prep time off of my dinner making routine. Some of the easiest ingredients to start with are: 1. Beans. Beans are and easy ... continue reading...
Loving Your Man When it Hurts: Infidelity
This has been a wonderful God used series! This is our last story in the Loving Your Man When It Hurts Series. To read the other stories go here. Contributing Writers: Jami and Mark Nato Jami shares as she looks back on that day: "my world literally collapsed. it was an out of body experience. i was so deeply upset, but could not comprehend that this situation was happening to me. this is crap you see on tv or in movies. but this was my life. i had two babies that needed a daddy, and daddy ... continue reading...
Throw Those “Parenting Theories” Out the Window
Sometimes we have to Throw Those "Parenting Theories" Out the Window As a young woman and counselor, I had many theories on "raising kids," prior to actually having my own children. One theory was if I saw a kid whining at the grocery store and having a tantrum because he didn't get what he wanted I would think to myself-- "Maybe at home he gets whatever he wants and that is why he is having a tantrum right now. That is why it's important to set boundaries at home and have consequences for ... continue reading...
From Bows to Button Hair Clips
Contributing Writer: Laurel MacDougall I have a daughter that is too old for bows and ribbons. Yes, the day has come. I think these button clips are a great older option for girls hair. They are really easy to make - follow along. You need: Button cover kit - I used 3/4". The first time you buy this you need the kit. Any other times, you can just buy the refill. fabric scraps craft wire clip for hair OK - with your pliers, grab the shank and remove it. Next, cut a couple of inches ... continue reading...
Your Winter Wardrobe with a Splash of Color
I love that March is around the corner! Mother Nature is awaiting to splash our world with color as the first buds of green appear giving us a glimpse of hope for warmth. Usually by the end of February I get so tired of my dark and dull wardrobe. I am ready to embrace some sunshine, literally and figuratively. Don't you love that giddy feeling you get when you walk into the department store and the displays are decked out for Spring? Since Winter is still lingering around, here is a fun way ... continue reading...
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