One of the things this site offers is the chance for guest bloggers. By agreeing to the guidelines and signing up through SignUp Genius, I love interacting with the bloggers and authors who share their content and hearts. Today is a little bit different, but I’m excited to introduce you to blogger and author Kathy…
Years ago I remember talking with my in-laws about when 2000 would happen. My sister-in-law said she was already creating official paperwork at her job where the dates were already in the 2000’s. Not only did that fly by, Y2K was two decades ago. I can’t believe it’s 2020! I thought I’d look back at…
Amish Baked Oatmeal This recipe was my Amish grandmother’s. She never measured, using a pinch of this and a pinch of that, so I played with it to get approximate measurements. It tastes like an oatmeal cookie. It stores well in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the microwave and served with milk. This…
This happened a few years ago, but a bad day or an overwhelming sense of failure can take me right back. It was winter, and I had our youngest with me, running errands. She was pre-school age, and because of chronic health issues, was delayed in several areas. The pre-school component she was attending under…
Throughout the year I’ve shared my Curly Girl journey and the haha-make-sure-you-don’t-announce-you’ll-never-go-gray-or-God-laughs-and-your-hair-color-stops-taking. Both experiences have taught me a lot about myself and what I’m capable of if I put my mind to it. In this case, the new look I have is at juliearduini.com. I wanted a simple but appealing look that says who I…
He marries her out of need. She marries him to escape. What does love have to do with it? When her father falsely accuses a stranger of dishonoring her, Bethel Eicher finds herself promised in marriage to a man she’s never met. Not exactly a dream come true, but since she has spent several years caring…