I Witnessed The True Spirit of Christmas
When we were young kids, we loved watching "The Gift of Love" (even though it was in black and white)...and even as a kid, I cried every...
Black Bean Lettuce Bundles
Black Bean Lettuce Bundles 2 c cooked or canned black beans, drained 1/2 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and mashed 1/2 orange bell...
Happiness Doesn't Depend On Your Circumstances
"Forever—is composed of Nows" (like this sunset the other night). I often ponder the purpose of my life, and ask myself "how can I be...
Lemon Baked Alaskan Pie
My mom told me about when she and my dad were first married. She knew Lemon Baked Alaskan Pie was his favorite and she wanted to make it...
Pies Galore! The Pie Lady Shares Her Recipes
Here's my mom, the maker of these delicious pies (Joelle made the gorgeous cheesecake). She gave me the recipes she used and I'll be...
Christmas Traditions
Christmas is a joyous time of year! While decorating the tree, the girls and I listened to a little story by Harry Connick Jr. about a...
Simplify During the Holidays -- Focus on Your Testimony
The holidays can be busy times! I talked with some moms today (me included) and we were just in a funk... Then one of them reminded me:...
7 Suggestions for Homeschooling ADHD/ADD Children - Guest Post
Question: "How does homeschooling work for a child with ADD or ADHD? I've seen enough to know mangy struggle even more with homework then...