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5 Morning Activities That Lead to Productive Days

July 27, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

In many of our homes, the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. Here are 5 simple morning activities that help us have productive days.

I don’t know how things work in your house, but my family has found that the morning tends to set the tone for the rest of the day. This is why it is so critical for us to be intentional about engaging in morning activities that help us have productive days. Here are five of those activities. Morning activities that set a productive … [Read more...] about 5 Morning Activities That Lead to Productive Days

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: organized living

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

July 25, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Looking for an affordable and convenient meal? Try Honey Sesame Chicken prepared in the slow cooker. This versatile dish will please the whole family.

To handle a toddler and an infant, I’m using several slow cooker recipes this summer. This simple one uses very few ingredients and is good on its own or great when dressed up with various spices and vegetables. Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 1 ½ lbs. chicken breast tenderloins 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup honey ½ cup … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Christmas in July: Christ-Focused Advent Traditions

July 20, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

I want to make sure my family spends the weeks preceding Christmas focusing our hearts on Christ. Here are some Advent traditions that can help us do this.

Traditionally, the term “Advent” has referred to the first season of the Christian church year. Advent is a period of prayer, reflection, and fasting that begins four Sundays before Christmas, preparing followers to celebrate Christ’s birth and building expectation for Christ’s final coming. Even for Christians who don’t use the church … [Read more...] about Christmas in July: Christ-Focused Advent Traditions

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

Gifts for the Newlyweds Who Don’t Need Much

July 18, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Some newlyweds may not be in need of typical wedding gifts. What are some useful gifts to give in these circumstances?

Today’s post is from AnneMarie, a guest contributor from Sacrifice of Love. As summer begins each year, my refrigerator typically begins to showcase at least one or two wedding invitations. Each wedding brings a lot of excitement, fun, and anticipation…and gift-giving. I like giving and receiving gifts, but I will be the first person to … [Read more...] about Gifts for the Newlyweds Who Don’t Need Much

Filed Under: Being Salt & Light, Rejuvenating Friendships Tagged With: friendship, just for fun

12 Unsung Posts on Of The Hearth

July 13, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Several meaningful posts on Of The Hearth aren’t as popular as I’d expect given their content. Check out these unsung posts and see if you agree!

As a blogger, I’m often surprised at which of my posts are popular and which aren’t. I’ll write some that I think are ho-hum, but you’ll comment on them and share them all over social media. On the other hand, I’ll write some that I think are really interesting and beneficial, but only one or two of you will comment on them and you won’t share … [Read more...] about 12 Unsung Posts on Of The Hearth

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

Fun Hamburger Cookies

July 11, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Despite being easy to prepare, these no-bake hamburger cookies are a huge hit! Share some of these hamburger-shaped treats at your next picnic or barbecue.

A friend of mine who loves hamburgers recently had a birthday. We planned to celebrate with a few snacks. While brainstorming what treats to prepare, I remembered that years ago I saw some little hamburger cookies in one of my cookbooks. I was able to find this recipe online and prepare these delightful hamburger cookies to contribute to the … [Read more...] about Fun Hamburger Cookies

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Christmas in July: Christmas Crafts for Craft-Challenged Folks

July 6, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

I’m pretty awful at crafts, yet I still want to make them. Here are simple Christmas crafts that even craft-challenged folks can successfully complete!

Have you ever noticed that craft stores often begin putting out Christmas stuff during the summer months? In this setting, this isn’t necessarily an example of “Christmas creep” or an attempt to boost early Christmas sales. It serves a practical function. If you’re going to complete crafts in time for Christmas, then you often have to begin … [Read more...] about Christmas in July: Christmas Crafts for Craft-Challenged Folks

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: holidays, just for fun, projects and crafts

What to Include in a Care Package for a Loved One with a Chronic Disease

July 4, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Many of our loved ones who suffer from chronic diseases would be encouraged by care packages. What sort of items would benefit them the most?

Living with a chronic disease means facing many challenges. These challenges go beyond the physical consequences of the disease (which are significant enough) and include financial hardships, anxiety, and feelings of isolation. My husband and I are quite familiar with these challenges because I suffer from an autoimmune disease. One of … [Read more...] about What to Include in a Care Package for a Loved One with a Chronic Disease

Filed Under: Being Salt & Light, Rejuvenating Friendships, Strengthening Family Tagged With: friendship, health and safety, serving others

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