I had my first sighting! There was no bell ringing quite yet, but the Salvation Army kettle was being manned outside our Kroger store yesterday. While that's a bit earlier than I'm used to seeing them, I welcome the sight of these red kettles as a … [Read more...]
Works for Me Wednesday: Preparing for Christmas Baking Without Breaking the Bank
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to bake! This is especially true around Christmastime. Making homemade goodies can be a frugal venture, but if you like to do a LOT of Christmas baking, it can be a bit pricey. I suppose you could budget for it and specifically set … [Read more...]
I’m Almost an Aunt!
My brother called at 1 a.m. to say that they were at the hospital! The plan was to induce labor on Thursday, but Miss Addison had other plans. Please pray for a safe delivery and for the proud new parents! I'll be back in town soon to update you! … [Read more...]
Works for Me Wednesday: Getting Kids to Eat More Veggies the Easy Way
My daughter LOVES to eat veggies. We introduced them to her when she was young, and exposed her to a wide variety of flavors. She was most enthusiastic about carrots and sweet potatoes when she first started out. In fact, we had to put her in just … [Read more...]
Works for Me Wednesday: God’s Nature Box
One of my favorite preschool assignments that Emma has received as "homework" is to create a God's Nature Box for a special show-and-tell session. Her teacher asked the kids to head outdoors with their parents to look around and appreciate the beauty … [Read more...]