There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.” ― Ralph H. Blum I am sharing a past post with you! It is from 2 years ago but since it is a Thanksgiving tradition, I needed to share it again! The recipe is for cranberry bread but I followed the same recipe and placed them in
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Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life. — Christiane Northrup I am incredibly grateful for the friendships God has placed in my life! One of my friends Liz, has a very giving heart! I LOVE wreaths! I do not feel very creative
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We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do. Mother Teresa I was shopping one day and saw big jars of Halloween Snack Mix. The packaging really made these jars, they were very cute! I did not need 3 jars which is how it was sold. I looked at the ingredients for inspiration and made my
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No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart. Anonymous Take time to make someone smile today! ENJOY your day! The New Health Rules: Simple Changes to Achieve Whole-Body Wellness By Frank Lipman, Danielle Claro. This is not the usual type of book for me to read. I had heard good things about it so I thought I would
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When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you’re making a commitment and difference in that person’s life. Encouragement really does make a difference. Zig Ziglar Have a Fabulous Tuesday! I received 2 pounds of cucumbers in my farm share last week. I added some to salads and normally I make pickles with any extra. I’m saving
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Baking cookies is comforting, and cookies are the sweetest little bit of comfort food. They are very bite-sized and personal. Sandra Lee My inspiration for today’s cookie creation came from the Peanut Butter Blossom cookie! I have a group of friends and family who LOVE them! I wanted to make a chocolate cookie. I had a few bags of the
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May you start your day feeling refreshed and renewed! Conquer the day with a positive attitude! Cookie Baking!!! It is one of my all time favorite things to do! With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I wanted to show some love from my kitchen! I have many tried and true cookie recipes. I know which favorites each of my family and
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Today I am sharing a new potato creation from my kitchen! I make mashed potatoes on occasion but not very often. I wanted to make something different so this is what I came up with. Give them a try, they have good flavor! ENJOY!! Debbi K. 2 pounds potatoes, cubed and cooked 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 wedges of Laughing Cow
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Today I am sharing a quick easy recipe I just made as a dinner meal. I am cooking with my 21 year old each week to try and help him learn to cook a few of his restaurant favorites! It is a lot of fun and I love spending time with him! We made a few meals (more like meal
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My daughter is getting ready to move into her freshman college dorm! We have many friends going through the same experience. As a parent it is an exciting, proud moment to watch your child move on towards their journey. It is met with some apprehension and nerves as well. I feel I have raised my children with good values
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