When the weather warms up and the flowers bud, I start craving the flavors that I associate with spring—strawberry, lemon, carrot, egg, blueberry, almond, orange, coconut, etc. I’m eager to try some new breakfast and brunch recipes that feature these flavors. If you’ll be making a special brunch at any point this spring, then you may want … [Read more...] about 15 Recipe Ideas for Spring Brunches
Why It’s Important to Read About the Crucifixion
I’ve never been particularly fond of the Crucifixion accounts in the Gospels. I feel sad when I read them. Sometimes I feel uncomfortable when I read them. Why couldn’t the apostles have focused a bit more on the Resurrection and a bit less on Jesus’ suffering-filled death? As Easter approaches, I’ve been thinking about why it’s … [Read more...] about Why It’s Important to Read About the Crucifixion
Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken
There are a handful of meals that my husband wishes I would include on every single menu I plan for our family. This is one of them. I’m almost willing to honor his wish because it is so tasty and easy to prepare. Is it really that delicious and convenient? Give it a try to find out! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 1-1 … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken
8 Practical Ways to Show Respect to Your Husband
In recent years, many Christian couples have embraced the so-called “love and respect principle.” This principle, made popular by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs after he published his book Love and Respect (affiliate link), is based on Ephesians 5:33: “However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her … [Read more...] about 8 Practical Ways to Show Respect to Your Husband
Easy Spring Clothespin Wreath
When it comes to crafts, easy is what I do best. Almost all of the clothespin wreaths I’ve seen over the last couple of years appeared pretty easy to make, so I decided to give one a try. Indeed, it was easy to make. Better yet, the materials cost next to nothing and I’m quite pleased with its appearance! Supplies Wreath form … [Read more...] about Easy Spring Clothespin Wreath
Tips for Having an Enjoyable Hotel Stay with Your Toddler
Now that you’ve survived your flight or road trip with your toddler, you’re facing a new challenge: A hotel stay. Just like when you travel with your toddler, you don’t have to merely grin and bear it. You can have a genuinely enjoyable hotel stay. How? Check out these things that we’ve found to be useful. Having a good stay at a hotel … [Read more...] about Tips for Having an Enjoyable Hotel Stay with Your Toddler
Budget-Friendly Dinners Roundup
Every time I visit the grocery store it seems like food prices have increased. My husband’s salary hasn’t increased proportionally and we keep adding to our family, so we must find ways to pay for increasing amounts of increasingly expensive food. As I’m beginning to brainstorm for our summer menu, I’ve been looking up ideas for “dollar … [Read more...] about Budget-Friendly Dinners Roundup
Tips for Having an Enjoyable Hotel Stay with Your Baby
Now that you’ve survived your flight or road trip with baby, you’re facing a new challenge: A hotel stay. Just like when you travel with your infant, you don’t have to merely survive. You can have a truly enjoyable hotel stay. How? Check out these things that we’ve found to be useful. Having a good stay at a hotel with baby Create a … [Read more...] about Tips for Having an Enjoyable Hotel Stay with Your Baby
