My kids are all great readers who love to explore a new book! They each have a list of the next books they plan to read and regularly ranked in the top percentages of readers in their grade. They are laying a foundation for a strong future. A few years ago, I asked my then…
Have you ever gotten out of balance where your focus is just a bit ‘off’? Maybe it’s time to refocus on what really matters – get back to the simple things that make life special. It’s not the extravagant vacations, expensive gifts, or elaborate experiences – it’s the simple things! The things we remember most…
A few years ago, I purchased some pig fat from a local butcher so I could experiment with making lard. Many of us cook regularly with Crisco but want a more natural product that is closer to our roots. The process of rendering pig fat and turning it into lard is not complicated and doesn’t…
Some people have a natural talent for decorating. My friend Leslie is one of those people. Everything she touches becomes the most inviting area. I’ve seen her turn things from the dollar stores into something that looks like it came right off a home decorating design show. My mom is another one of those people….
Last week, I sent out my last two Christmas cards. Yes, that’s right. I mailed Christmas cards the last week of February. Why? Because I completely forgot to mail them in December and they already had a stamp on them. I didn’t want to waste the stamp and I still wanted to send seasons greetings…
Each year I can a few more vegetables, make more jellies, and preserve more from my garden. There’s nothing quite as tasty during the cold months of winter as homemade jelly, salsa, or green beans from the garden. But before the first seed gets planted in the garden, I need to take an inventory of…
Are you looking for a weekend adventure here in the Bluegrass State? Think Kentucky local when you start planning your next adventure because you are in for some of the most amazing opportunties to make memories just a few miles from your hometown! Here is the ultimate list of Kentucky Vacation Ideas! If your favorite…
One of the most loved hymns of all time is Blessed Assurance: “This is my story. This is my song. Praising my Savior, all the day long.” I decided to add these phrases to an aluminum water tumbler just in time for a gift for someone special. You all know how much I love my…