One of my absolute favorite Christmas traditions in our home is our Christ-Centered Secret Santa. Every year at the beginning of December, each of our children secretly draws the name of a sibling to be their “Secret Santa.” From that moment on, their mission is simple: to quietly serve and bring joy to that person…
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Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies (Almond Joy Cookies)
These oatmeal coconut chocolate chip cookies taste amazing! You wouldn’t even guess they contain better and even many nourishing ingredients. They are perfectly chewy and have just the right amount of sweetness. They are a favorite in our home and are always a crowd-pleaser when we bring them to gatherings. We refer to them as…
Transforming an Old Shelf Into a Stunning New Piece
It’s finally time to say goodbye to its outdated appearance and transform this old shelf into a beautiful new addition to our living room. For more than 20 years, we’ve had this nondescript shelf that served various purposes throughout our lives. Though it wasn’t anything special, it was affordable and got the job done. Instead…
How to Make Your House Feel Like HOME
What Home Means to Me I believe that it is possible for each of us to make our house feel like HOME. For me, home represents a place of comfort and tranquility where I can unwind. I can picture myself sitting in a warm, snuggly chair with a soft light glowing overhead, sipping a drink…
Super Easy and Delicious Naan
You can’t go wrong with a side of flatbread and this recipe for some easy naan will have you so excited about making a perfect bread for eating with any meal. One thing I love about this bread besides its ease is the soft and chewy texture. It’s just…the BEST! Making easy naan at home…
Holistic Healing in a Pill-Pushing World
Holistic healing should always be a top consideration, even in those cases where medication may also be necessary. Our Refining Our Focus Challenge for July 2023 is to focus on overall wellness and holistic healing is a topic that I believe needs more emphasis in today’s world. I am excited to share my story of…
5 Tips For Better Sleep and Refreshed Mornings
Do YOU Feel Rested? Are you tired of tossing and turning at night, struggling to get a good night’s sleep? If so, you’re not alone. For years, I experienced the same issue, but the good news is that I have a few tips for better sleep to share with you today. These tips have helped…
How to Make Effortless Sourdough Crepes
One thing I love about sourdough is the many different things I can make with it. A few staple recipes are often a part of our weekly menu that incorporate our useful sourdough starter. One that has become a more recent favorite in our home is sourdough crepes. They are not the same as the…
7 Ways of Naturally Achieving Overall Wellness
Our Refining Our Focus Challenge for July is to focus on Overall Wellness. Do you prioritize daily, consistent focus on natural healing and overall wellness? They each play a vital role in finding happiness in life. Don’t we all want to have great health and to go out and have all the experiences? I believe…
How to Render and Purify Tallow and Lard
Rendering and purifying your own tallow and lard is such a simple process that provides you with high-quality fats for a variety of uses; cooking, baking, skincare, shampoo and conditioner, candles, seasoning pans and the list goes on! Fair warning … it does take some time to complete all of the steps. However, it’s super…