When I signed up to be an influencer for Love, Listen, Repeat by Karen Ehman, I had no idea what in the impact it would have on me personally. I read the book and thought it was a good read, but it had SO much great info I felt like it was hard to absorb it all. The stories and anecdotes helped make the book personal as well as instructive. So, I decided to read it a second time! While the book was a good read, the workbook and video make this an excellent Bible Study, small group lesson, ... View the Post
Drawn to Create! Interview with Lisa Bogart. Part 1 in SPARK series
When I met Lisa we were both still newbies on our writing journey. We saw each other once a year at a writer’s conference, we both decided to enter the Guideposts Story contest in 2010, and we both won a trip to Rye, New York. Since then, we have stayed at each other’s homes, interviewed each other for book projects, and continue to grow in a sister-like bond that is knit together with laughter. One thing that never ceases to amaze me is how creative and insightful Lisa is. She can weave a ... View the Post
An Egg of Shortening.
I LOVE thinking about all the memories that can be made when we spend time in the kitchen with those we cherish. I remember watching my Great Grandma Upton and asking her how much shortening she used in the cobbler dough she was rolling out. Anything that came out of her tiny kitchen tasted so wonderful, you took seconds when offered, whether you could eat another bite or not. AND there was always dessert, usually served warm with a scoop of ice cream on top, followed by a competative card ... View the Post
Amazing DIY Centerpiece- including chalkboard paint recipe.
I remember when I was in 4-H as a kid. Mrs. Orosco was our "Foods" leader and one of the classes was on creating centerpieces. For those who participated in 4-H Favorite Foods Day, we were actually judged on the food, the menu, and the table setting. I received a medal the year I rocked the Pineapple Lime Parfait from my great-grandmother's Joys of Jell-O recipe book. While the Pineapple Lime Jell-O Parfait, dolloped with Cool-Whip may have gone out of style, having a great centerpiece is ... View the Post