Happy birthday week to my parents! Seventy-seven on Sunday, for my dad, and last weekend, 75 for my mom. Pictured is my own personal field of flowers stitched with love, by my dear mom. And my dear dad built the frame, and they gave it to me on my 10th birthday! If you were at my dad’s celebration of life service, you know a glimpse of the full beauty of this gift, and what it represents to me. And this morning, I heard of my friend Kara's field of daises gift that she received for her ... Read More about Field of Flowers
Trim Healthy Mama Wacha Want Mexican Chicken Review
When you are given an overabundance of tomatoes from your father-in-love, you generously share with your friends, enjoy fresh tomato sandwiches (with Duke's mayo) and make marinara sauce! The Salesman's dad has shared so many gems of gold from his garden this summer, that I started looking for something new to make. While scrolling through Facebook, I saw a friend's post about how she had made salsa, so I messaged her, was in her office later in the week, and she shared the recipe for her ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Wacha Want Mexican Chicken Review
For The Love of Lamp Lights – The Carriage House
Happy weekend, friends! I was invited to go on an outing with two dear friends, one in her 70's, and the other in her early 80's. I believe that I am the richest among people because of my friends. I really am so very blessed! These older woman share a depth of encouragement, and real life experiences, that are sometimes rare in the economy of friendships. I mean, they have been married longer than my years. Wise women. They live will. They love well. And they ... Read More about For The Love of Lamp Lights – The Carriage House
Back Door Blessings
Fall has arrived! It is my favorite time of year. The cooler weather, the vibrant colors of the leaves, gourds and pumpkins, and layering of fall clothes, etc. Oh, my list could go on! So many of my wonder filled childhood memories are wrapped up in this beauty-filled season. Family and friends gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving, growing and harvesting pumpkins from the garden, seasonal activities - these are now a few of my favorite things, too. For the last few years, I've ... Read More about Back Door Blessings
Berry Syrup
We are still in the delicious waffle honeymoon phase at our home. I continue to make the tasty Trim Healthy Mama Blender Freezer Waffles recipe, although, I still have not needed to store them in the freezer. They just do not last that long at our home to ever be put in the freezer! Every day for breakfast, The Salesman will eat 1-2 waffles along with a breakfast meat. If I offer something different, and I often do, he chooses his number one waffle order. And ... Read More about Berry Syrup
