It’s always fun to talk about weddings so here’s a question. What music was played or sung when you walked down the aisle? Or, if you are single, what do you hope to use? I used Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring played simply on a piano. …
Lately I really resent having to play the frugal game. I resent having to waste valuable time clipping coupons, looking at ads, etc. I know I don’t HAVE to do it. It is something that I choose to do. But I resent the fact that if I don’t …
Here’s a topic that’s been on my mind for a long time. I’ll throw this out here and see where the conversation goes. I want to state that this conversation should be in the context of Christianity because that is a large part of …
I’m forty years old and I’ve experienced a lot of life in those forty years. And yet just when I think I’ve seen or heard it all, I discover (again) that I haven’t. I found something online a few days ago via some links that …
A few weeks ago, Susan left a comment after I linked to this article: To Raise Baby Einsteins, TLC Will Suffice. She said: Hi Sallie- This is an interesting comment because it dovetails with something else that I read on your blog the other day, and …
I believe this is a Country Woman magazine recipe I found on a discussion board somewhere. I made these pecan pie mini muffins for the first time a few weeks ago and they are YUMMY. Pecan pie is one of my favorite desserts ever and these just about …
It only took me 364 days and 13 hours, but I finally figured out what the hardest part of the first year of parenting was for me. It wasn’t the sleep deprivation. It wasn’t the loss of freedom. It wasn’t the disruption it has been …
I noticed a number of years ago that if I run into people I haven’t talked to recently and asked them how they were doing I almost always got the same answer: “Oh, I’m so busy!” Now, however, it isn’t enough to be busy. …
I don’t write negative posts very often, but I’m not going to be a Pollyanna on here either. So here it is. I’m experiencing a lot of frustration right now with a lot of things. My laptop gives me fits every time I sit down to use …
I decided it was time for a little Caroline update, especially since I had to post this picture. My friend, Katrina, a Purdue grad, sent this bib to us when Caroline was born. There aren’t too many Big Ten schools I would put on Caroline other …
