God has been so good in my life by giving me things to keep occupied for the summer. I found a really great recipe book at the Thrift shop yesterday. For those of us who don't like crazy ingredients and long suffering slave work in the kitchen, "Half-Baked Gourmet: Family Suppers" By Mary Jane Henderson … Continue reading New Cookbook and Pot roast leftovers idea
Category: Food
Medication time adjustment does miracles and I took up running!
I had a big win yesterday, finally discovering what was happening to me in the evenings when I couldn't bring myself to go down to sleep. I have always been a night owl and once I was diagnosed with bipolar, sleep became a topic that I really didn't like to address. I didn't have insomnia, … Continue reading Medication time adjustment does miracles and I took up running!
Full Circle
Cleaning up today, I found myself in my closet going through old photos and scrapbooks. It was a wonderful time of refreshment and seeing the blessings of God all over my life. I saw clearly the seasons of my life from childhood to present day and was amazed at the adventures the Lord brought me … Continue reading Full Circle
Correlation between Clutter in Home and Mind
It felt so good to do some things on my procrastination list today. #1. Clean out my spare room closet #2. Clean out under my bathroom sink It took me a while, because I tend to shove things into those spaces for long periods of time before finally going through and sorting into piles what … Continue reading Correlation between Clutter in Home and Mind
Bringing Fun Back!
Broken toe and now a bad cold? Some days you just can't win, but you can make the best with what you have. During my down time, I have invested some time into a new activity: Duolingo in combination with the French novel "La Vie De Rêve" by Madelaine Wickham (Sophie Kinsella). This is a … Continue reading Bringing Fun Back!
Update and New Layout, But Not Without Ariel!
New look for the website, same Ariel photos though, because... well... I just love her! I'm just relaxing listening to an old playlist I put together a few years ago. I had forgotten about some of these songs. It's amazing how music can bring such comfort. It's like putting on a pair of your favourite … Continue reading Update and New Layout, But Not Without Ariel!
And Cream Cheese Frosting for the Win!
Wow! Are we really nearing the end of March? Where have I been this month? Well, let me tell you, we got hit with sickness AGAIN! My little JK man missed another week of school and was stuck at home coughing up a phlegmy storm with his younger brother. Then it was March Break! How … Continue reading And Cream Cheese Frosting for the Win!
Fun in the Kitchen!
Oatmeal raisin cookies were next on the holiday agenda from The Joy of Cooking book. They turned out great! Super easy to follow the recipe and tasty afterward! I am excited to arrive at my small group get together this Friday with my various Christmas cookies: gingersnaps, sugar drops, candy cane and oatmeal raisin cookies. … Continue reading Fun in the Kitchen!
Prepping for the Holidays (Dry Shampoo Review)
I gave Dove's Refresh + Care (Invigorating Dry Shampoo) a test run a few days ago when my 3 day straightened hair was at its end and needed a pick-me-up. I sprayed it on my scalp in sections and brushed it out when I was all done and it did a great job of cleansing … Continue reading Prepping for the Holidays (Dry Shampoo Review)
Gingersnaps!
Christmas baking has begun in our family! My eldest reminded me that we need to put some cookies out for Santa so naturally I decided to test out my gingersnaps on my 3 favourite guys at home. The cookies turned out smaller than expected, but their taste definitely surpassed my expectations! What kick! I followed … Continue reading Gingersnaps!
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