Top Ten things I’m pondering on this beautiful late summer morning… 1) Where in the world did my lovely red 1 tsp and 1 Tbsp measuring spoons disappear to months ago??! It is a mystery. I thought for sure I’d find them in the move. But no. They are MIA forever. Lucky for me, I have […]
The One with the Friend I Needed
{friends! only 2 days to enter the Scrapbook Software giveaway} Just as I needed that lovely date night with my husband, I discovered a need for quality time with a girlfriend. Or, rather, God knew what was necessary to fill my spirit with His grace. Friendship. Time together. Souls sharing. One of my great new friends, […]
The One with the Fancy Schmany Date
{My Memories Digital Scrapbook Giveaway going on through Wednesday!} Sometimes I just need carefree time with my husband. Outside our predictable, routine life that I love so much. (I really do.) But when he says, “I think we need a date night,” I fall a little more in love with him. (AND when he […]
The One with the Book Worm
Today I… …started book seven of Harry Potter after finishing half of five and all of six in the last week. This is an impressive record for me. Can’t. Stop. Reading. …didn’t have time for a full blown, well-thought-out blog post because of my intense reading regimen. So you’re getting this list. …was disappointed that […]
On Grace, Everywhere
See God everywhere. Be on the lookout for His gifts, His grace. And once you start seeing, more are exposed. It begins with a sprinkle, then steady drops, then it pours. God pours out so much blessing that there is not room enough for it. And all He wants is our thanks. To notice what […]
Simple Thanks
[don’t miss out on the digital scrapbook software giveaway!] On this cool, overcast Friday, I am finding reason for thanks. fun conversations with a mom who loves me from my head down to my toes. finding a few leftover freshly baked cookies from a recent Etsy order. friends–both near and far–who have me on […]
Digital Scrapbooking {giveaway}
giveaway now closed! but even if you don’t win the MyMemories Suite, there’s still a deal awaiting you. Simply follow this link, purchase the suite and use the coupon code STMMMS86322 when you check out for $10.00 OFF the scrapbook software PLUS another $10 coupon for the MyMemories store! —- For the past many years, scrapbooking has been all the rage. I remember […]
Top Ten Best Recipes from this Summer
For something fun and simple, I thought I’d share ten of my favorite recipes that I have posted on Adorkable Recipes this summer. Brown Eyed Baker inspired me with her list, and then Oh!Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday rolled around for the perfect opportunity! I hope you love this little compilation as much as I do! […]
Finding Communion
For many months now, my perspective has been changing. Learning to live fully, appreciating every good and perfect gift, finding God even in the pain. His blessings are everywhere, one thousand gifts every day, waiting to be discovered. And my thanks, my notice, blesses Him in return. My eyes have been opening to these gifts, […]
The One with an Observation
There is something to be said for observing the small nuances of a new place. It’s lovely to be able to point to the few subtle differences from town to town. Though so much is standard, predictable, understood, each group of people lives together in a unique way. Community. This new town is quaint. If […]