I've made two pots of soup this week. It just seemed the perfect thing to do with the cold winter winds swirling outside for me to be inside, apron clad, and simmering soup on the cooktop. I will tell you, it was a good plan because meals are done for several days! And there is just something therapeutic about getting out my red dutch oven, or crockpot, and adding ingredients to make a delicious soup to serve my family and friends. It probably goes back to my ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Creamy Bean, Bacon, and Butternut Soup Review
For the Love of Lamp Lights – Aladdin Lamp Update
Happy weekend! I hope you have a wonder filled and wonderful weekend. Five months ago, I found this absolutely gorgeous alabaster lamp while on a quick trip into the thrift store. I shared about it in a post that probably has the longest run-on sentence in the world. Well, it's time for a lamp update. I took the lamp to Callaway's Lamp & Shade for some repair work back in September and got a call last week that the lamp was ready for pick up. It usually doesn't take so long; but the ... Read More about For the Love of Lamp Lights – Aladdin Lamp Update
Hidden Treasures
After speaking in chapel at Hidden Treasures Academy this week, Lee Anne led us in two songs, and the students worshipping was the best part of my day. Several students got out of their seats and made their way to the front and worshipped like our African friends, with their whole body. There was singing and dancing. The expressions of praise were beautiful. The presence of God was so palpable in the stained-glass chapel that I cried the whole time we sang. ... Read More about Hidden Treasures
Trim Healthy Mama Dreamy Chicken Lazone Review
Trim Healthy Mamas, if you have not made the Dreamy Chicken Lazone yet, go make it! And don't be like me and only make a half recipe the first day, and then *have to* make it again the next day! I know why they put "Dreamy" in the title, this dish is the stuff from which dreams are made! Yes, it is seriously delicious and super easy to prepare.It is my new favorite!Here are all the recipe details:Cookbook: Trim Healthy TableChapter: All-in-One MealsPage: 50Recipe: Dreamy Chicken ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Dreamy Chicken Lazone Review
For The Love of Lamp Lights – A 100 year old Home
Happy start of the weekend to you, friends! I hope your weekend is full of wonder.We stopped by my friend Tammy's new-to-her, 100 year old home and just oohed and aahed over the architecture, the woodwork, the vintage patterned carpets, and of course, over the lamp lights. We just really enjoy and appreciate older homes. They have so much character and charm! The layout of Tammy's home was wonderful from the library with built-ins and a cozy fireplace, to ... Read More about For The Love of Lamp Lights – A 100 year old Home