The cookies are coming! The cookies are coming! Therefore, we are observing a week of lo-carb, in hopes that will make the cookie extravaganza less damaging to our already expanding waists. One of the staples in our house when using a lo-carb diet is this [...]
There is no place like home, except Grandmas. – unknown The speaker told of noisy, fun-filled weekends at grandma’s house. Her large Italian family – with countless aunts and uncles and cousins – would gather at grandma’s house every Saturday evening. She loves the memory [...]
Daily Meditation for Christmas Day For unto us is born, this day in the city of David, A Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Glory to God in the Highest And this will be a sign to you, You shall find the babe wrapped in [...]
Mary filled her suitcase with all of the essentials. A change of clothes, her comfortable shoes, pajamas, slippers and toiletries. Where was her favorite sweater? Maybe she should pack it for the cold wilderness nights. A couple good books, a copy of What to Expect [...]
7 Things To Remember When You are Home Alone Two years ago, all four of our children and their families had alternative plans for Thanksgiving. We have chosen to be “no pressure” parents and in-laws and allow our adult children to do whatever they need [...]
Here is a great idea for birthday gifts –or even to have on hand when the grandkids come and visit. You can fill it with age appropriate craft supplies. Crayons Markers Paper Post-it notes Ribbon Buttons Fiskar Scissors Glue sticks Glitter pens Popsicle sticks Foam [...]
My grandma taught me to jump rope. She loved to hold one end and twirl while my sisters and I took times with Mabel, Mabel! We jumped for hours everyday! I have to say that we expended so much energy jumping rope that we were [...]
Security Alerts & Sin Detectors by Kay Swatkowski Doors of overhead compartments snapped close. Passengers pushed, prodded, and squeezed bulky carry-ons under their seats. A disheveled young mother coaxed a reluctant toddler to sit down. Flight attendants stocked their carts with honey-roasted peanuts and cold [...]
In Psalm 19, David wrote about his love for God’s Word and Commands. He said that: They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey… As you hear God’s Word today, I wish you the “sweetest” Sunday. May it [...]
Mother Teresa December 24, 2005 Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work too may be holy Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy Strengthen [...]
Looking for a book to read with your grandchild? 