I needed to make some cookies a couple of weeks ago. I could have made regular sugar cookies, but I really wanted to try something new. I didn’t want to run to the store, though, so I tweaked a regular sugar cookie recipe to include some ingredients that I had on hand. The result was fabulous! Though these aren’t specific to Christmas, … [Read more...] about Brown Sugar Cookie Bars with Maple Cinnamon Frosting
50 Man-Approved Stocking Stuffers for the Men on Your List
In my household, we don’t generally spend a ton of money on Christmas gifts. We still enjoy giving gifts to one another, though, so stocking suffers are perfect for us! As I go about everyday life, I often come across things that I think would make great stocking stuffers for my husband. I took note of these throughout this past year. … [Read more...] about 50 Man-Approved Stocking Stuffers for the Men on Your List
Maple Bourbon Appetizer Meatballs
My husband loves snacking on appetizers as he watches football games. A few weeks ago he asked me to prepare some meatballs for us to snack on during a game. Appetizer meatballs are really popular and there are so many easy ways to make them. Therefore, you’d think it would have been easy to make some for him. It wasn’t! He’s picky, so … [Read more...] about Maple Bourbon Appetizer Meatballs
Why Board Games are Beneficial for Kids
I have many fun memories of playing board games with my sister when we were growing up. We’d play for hours, sometimes laughing as we made up our own rules and sometimes glowering as we engaged in intense competition. Regardless of what approach we used, we ended up bonding and having fun. Until recently, my little ones were too young … [Read more...] about Why Board Games are Beneficial for Kids
9 Ways to Keep Focused on Christ During the Christmas Season
With all of the excitements and festivities of the Christmas season, it’s sometimes difficult to remain focused on Christ. These things—colorful lights, cookies, presents, parties, etc.—can be fun and meaningful, but Christ is the very reason we have Christmas, so I want to stay focused on Him. I believe it is possible for us to enjoy … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Keep Focused on Christ During the Christmas Season
Reasons to Read Fiction
It seems so noble to read biographies about the trials and victories of famous figures or to better ourselves by reading self-help books. Indulging in a romance or suspense novel, on the other hand, doesn’t seem like a particularly dignified use of time. If, like me, you tend to believe this assumption that non-fiction is somehow … [Read more...] about Reasons to Read Fiction
Unconventional Places to Shop for Christmas Gifts
Cyber Monday (which is today) is much more my speed than Black Friday. I’m not a fan of shopping with hordes of people, so I’m more than happy to do my Christmas shopping from my couch. Of course, popular brick-and-mortar department stores and online retailers like Amazon aren’t the only places we can shop for Christmas gifts. There are … [Read more...] about Unconventional Places to Shop for Christmas Gifts
6 Tips for Having a Successful Family Photo Shoot
We recently headed out to take family photos. We’ve captured some less-than-ideal photos when we’ve done this in the past, so I wanted to do everything I could to make sure we got great shots this time. Based on my experience, there are a number of pretty simple things we can do to increase the chances that our family photo sessions are … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Having a Successful Family Photo Shoot
