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Lessons Learned in 2013

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

Lessons Learned in 2013

Last year presented many opportunities to learn and grow. As I complete my goal setting and prepare for 2014, several of the lessons I’ve learned stand out. The perfect is the enemy of the good I’ve become familiar with the veracity of this aphorism courtesy of my tendency to be a perfectionist. I’ll often tinker with work that is … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned in 2013

Filed Under: Reflecting on Life Tagged With: current events, just for fun, spiritual growth

Rampant Reusing: Greeting Cards

December 27, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Rampant Reusing: Greeting Cards

Do you love getting cards in the mail from loved ones? I certainly do. Though I loathe throwing the cards away, I don’t see any sense in stashing them away in a drawer where they contribute to clutter. Fortunately, I’ve discovered a number of awesome ways to reuse them. Ways to Reuse Greeting Cards A greeting card can be … [Read more...] about Rampant Reusing: Greeting Cards

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: green living, projects and crafts

The Birth of Hope

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

The Hope of the World

Are you in a situation where you need hope? I won’t even speculate if your answer is affirmative because we’re all facing situations where we need it. Take heart! We’re about to celebrate the birth of hope personified. Hope is defined as “someone or something that may be able to provide help.” Early in Jesus’ ministry, long before his … [Read more...] about The Birth of Hope

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually Tagged With: holidays, spiritual growth

It’s the Little Things About Winter

December 20, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

It's the Little Things About Winter

Winter 2013 officially begins this weekend! It’s the little things about winter that gladden my heart and put a smile on my face. Christmas. An opportunity to celebrate the birth of our Savior is reason enough to get excited. However, I can hardly contain my excitement when time with family, cookies, Christmas carols, candy, lights, and … [Read more...] about It’s the Little Things About Winter

Filed Under: Reflecting on Life Tagged With: just for fun

Cheeseburger Macaroni

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

Cheeseburger Macaroni

This recipe for cheeseburger macaroni is the result of my efforts to make a healthier, homemade equivalent to the Hamburger Helper® variety that bears the same name (this was one of my husband’s favorite meals back before we got married). This homemade version is simple and calls for affordable ingredients. It’s also pretty … [Read more...] about Cheeseburger Macaroni

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Convenient Freezer Labels

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

Convenient Freezer Labels

Have you ever pulled a dish or baggie from the freezer and been unable to determine what is frozen in it? You can eliminate this problem by diligently labeling foods before freezing them. This sounds straightforward, but I know I sometimes omit this step when I’m in a hurry. Hopefully these cute, convenient freezer labels will make it … [Read more...] about Convenient Freezer Labels

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: organized living

Essential Recipes: Cheese Sauce and Cream of Mushroom Soup

December 13, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Essential Recipes - Cheese Sauce and Cream of Mushroom Soup

As I’ve adopted the habit of menu planning, I’ve realized that there are a number of basic recipes that are essential to preparing the meals on my menus. Paramount among these are cheese sauce and cream of mushroom soup. If I wanted to save a little time and effort, I could use a processed cheese product (e.g., Velveeta) instead of … [Read more...] about Essential Recipes: Cheese Sauce and Cream of Mushroom Soup

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Promoting Healthful Living Tagged With: recipes

Secure Your Home While You Travel

December 11, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Secure Your Home While You Travel

When you plan a travel itinerary and begin packing, do you also take steps to keep your home safe? There are some common sense things we always do before leaving on a trip. I took a closer look before my husband and I traveled to visit family for Thanksgiving to make sure our approach is thorough. Ways to keep your home safe while you … [Read more...] about Secure Your Home While You Travel

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: organized living

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