A sweet friend asked me if I would give her a tour of my Christmassy kitchen. There is nothing more I would like to do! But since she lives all the way across the country, in Oregon no less... a virtual tour will have to suffice.So...Welcome! I'm so glad you could come by! Here, … [Read more...] about My Christmassy Kitchen Tour
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Encourage-mint
In our church there are many leaders and helpers in all sorts of ways. Especially in our AWANA program. There are some really big classes and many adults have stepped up to help with such a large group of kids. We also have Sunday School teachers and assistants as well! For … [Read more...] about Encourage-mint
Jars of Light
I love to add touches of simple beauty around my home. My home is definitely not minimalistic. I like too many things. I don't have a lot of storage and so much of my extras are exposed. That's ok by me... I just want to keep it homey and tidy. (a hard task at times)My rosemary … [Read more...] about Jars of Light
Advent Calendar Stars
Counting down to my most favorite day in all the year is special. I want to make the most of this precious season, without making it TOO busy, but still doing things to make it memorable and fun. We've made Advent Calendars before. Here and HereAnd this year... well, I'm … [Read more...] about Advent Calendar Stars
Christmas in the Smokies 2015
Saturday we were blessed to be able to spend the day at Dollywood in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Last year our trip was wet and a bit cool. This year is was cooler and dry... which meant a LOT more crowded.We still had a wonderful time. On the Wonder Wheel. Our boys … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Smokies 2015