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I recently found myself shopping for a shoulder bag/purse and getting frustrated when, after a few months, I still hadn’t found something that met my needs. All the bags were the wrong colour or price or size or lacked pockets. When a friend gave me the idea of sewing my own bag, I dug through [...]
Christmas is the time when families and loved ones spend quality time together, and for many homeowners, it’s a busy time for entertaining and hosting parties. If you’re hosting Christmas dinner or a festive party this year, you’ll need to decorate your kitchen accordingly. If you’re stuck for a few ideas on what seasonal decorations [...]
I’ve always been fond of biographies, even as a child. I loved reading about other people’s stories and triumphs. As an adult, the more I read about other people’s lives, the more I realized that in this world, some are fortunate, while others are living the same horror every single day, over and over again. [...]
If you are like many women, we search for quick & easy ways to exercise while we are busy doing other things! Here are a few simple arm exercises that can be done anytime. It just takes a few supplies that you have available in your kitchen! Kitchen Supplies as Weights Grab a couple of [...]
This week I had the opportunity to host a party for our homeschool group’s Mom’s Night Out event, sponsored by Ragu as part of my Mom’s The Word on Dinner relationship with them. It was a blessing to be able to put together a really fun evening out for the half-dozen moms who made it [...]
Canning pears may seem like a daunting task, but it actually takes no special equipment and little time. A bit of work in the kitchen when pears are on sale in the fall will mean your family can enjoy delicious pears all winter long. Here are step-by-step instructions for turning a case of fresh pears [...]
When Radio Flyer asked if we’d be interested in reviewing the new Style N’ Ride RFX Scooter I quietly replied “YES!” I kept the scooter a secret until it arrived via UPS, knowing my 4 year old son wouldn’t be able to wait any longer than it would take to assemble… I was right. The [...]
I saw this idea on a Valentine’s Day flower display and thought it would be really beautiful for a Fall or Thanksgiving Centerpiece. I love Autumn and all the beauty associated with it. So, when we had a day at the ranch to tromp through the woods and pick up some acorns, I knew it [...]
The Three Kings, or Magi, brought gold frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus. That gold is valuable is obvious, but what are frankincense and myrrh, and why would they be such valuable gifts? First: frankincense. What is Frankincense? Frankincense is a resin that comes from the frankincense tree (Boswellia carteri). The tree is native to [...]
We decided to do pumpkin carving for our Jack-O-Lanterns this year because I wanted to use this cool, Free Jack-O-Lantern Stencil Kit from Blissfully Domestic and let the kids mix and match their pumpkin faces. Any child who’s ever played Mr. Potato-Head will quickly grasp the concept of these stencils. I cut apart the different faces [...]
