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The Masks We Wear

October 30, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

The Masks We Wear

Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, you likely see Halloween paraphernalia, including masks, in stores during the fall months. Children who are in search of treats aren’t the only ones who wear masks. As we attempt to be “good” Christian women we often wear them, too. Why we wear masks We wear masks when we don’t want our true … [Read more...] about The Masks We Wear

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: friendship, spiritual growth

All About Apples

October 28, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Apple Varieties

Is the produce department at your grocery store packed full of apples? I’ve seen quite a few where I shop and I’m eager to bake some sweet treats with them. I looked up some general information about apples as I perused recipes. Apples are pretty awesome for being such an understated fruit! Varieties Though there are nearly 100 … [Read more...] about All About Apples

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Promoting Healthful Living Tagged With: cooking tips, health and safety

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: Should I Be Concerned?

October 25, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: Should I Be Concerned?

The cold and flu season is quickly approaching, making this an apt time to consider one of the biggest fears of public health experts: The arrival of a post-antimicrobial era—one in which bacterial infections cannot be effectively treated or cured with existing antibiotics. Let’s take a closer look at antibiotic resistance so we can … [Read more...] about Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: Should I Be Concerned?

Filed Under: Promoting Healthful Living Tagged With: health and safety

Emergency Fund Basics

October 23, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Emergency Fund Basics

How would you make ends meet if your family experienced a job loss? If one of you developed a serious illness, would you be able to pay the medical bills? Though challenges such as these occur without notice, you can be prepared to handle their financial implications by diligently creating an emergency fund. My husband and I are not … [Read more...] about Emergency Fund Basics

Filed Under: Managing Finances Tagged With: personal finance

Encourage Others in Hospitality: Be a Good Dinner Guest

October 21, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Encourage Others in Hospitality by Being a Good Dinner Guest

When I think about hospitality, I often consider ways my husband and I can bless others in our home. Which friends can we invite over for fellowship? Are family or friends in need of a place to stay while vacationing in the area? Can we host a baby shower or birthday party for a friend? It recently occurred to me that I can encourage … [Read more...] about Encourage Others in Hospitality: Be a Good Dinner Guest

Filed Under: Being Salt & Light, Rejuvenating Friendships Tagged With: hospitality

Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni and Cheese

October 18, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni and Cheese

This variation of macaroni and cheese has turned out to be one of the tastiest dishes on our menu this fall! Ingredients 1 chicken breast, cooked and cut into bite-sized cubes 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled 3 cups macaroni (uncooked measure) 1/2 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix 4 cups shredded … [Read more...] about Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni and Cheese

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Wise Charitable Giving

October 16, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Wise Charitable Giving

Do you make donations to nonprofit organizations? The Thanksgiving and Christmas season, during which there’s often an upswing in charitable giving, is a good time to consider how nonprofit organizations are using our donations. Last year the Tampa Bay Times, The Center for Investigative Reporting, and CNN did a special report on … [Read more...] about Wise Charitable Giving

Filed Under: Being Salt & Light, Managing Finances Tagged With: serving others

Fall Home Maintenance

October 14, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Fall Home Maintenance

If my husband and I hadn’t previously felt the full weight of the responsibility of home ownership, we’re certainly feeling it now. A kitchen sink that wasn’t draining and an appliance that wasn’t working reminded us that we don’t have a landlord to call for repairs. These incidents highlighted the importance of performing routine … [Read more...] about Fall Home Maintenance

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: organized living

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