Category Archives: Uplifting Words

The resolve to get dinner on the table can come from something as meaningful as a scriptural insight, or as simple as a famous quotation.

MOPS Season Finale

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Krista

My mommy support group finished up for the school year yesterday. What a fun group that has been to be in! While I love many things about the group, you might guess that my very most favorite part of each … Continue reading →

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Best New Recipe

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Krista

How often do you find a new recipe that gets you completely excited about cooking again? Usually for me those recipes are desserts or breakfast dishes. I will admit, I did find new dessert and new breakfast recipes this year. … Continue reading →

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Garlic Achievement

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Krista

Well I’ll be warding off the vampires tonight, for sure! I have discovered a recipe that makes me look like an artisan bread maker, and it involves roasted garlic. The author of the cookbook (cited in the recipe) has actually … Continue reading →

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2007 MOPS Cookie Exchange

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Krista

This year I joined a group called MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). At our final meeting of the semester, we assembled a craft that was a gift jar of cookie mix. I haven’t tried the Five Layer Bars yet, but have … Continue reading →

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Glorious Food

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Krista

Last weekend’s Thanksgiving feast almost blew our collective minds with how tasty everything was. Actually, as we tried to express how good everything was, we kept trying to find just the right superlatives. We agreed that we should establish a … Continue reading →

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Cookie Madness

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Krista

Well the holidays are in full swing! I am really into it this year, because it’s our first Christmas together as a family without having any travel to plan for. I love being home for the holidays, but this year … Continue reading →

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Lose 10 pounds in 5 weeks

Posted on April 17, 2006 by Krista

I have it! I’ve figured out an easy way to lose weight! All that happened is my lovely husband decided to fast for Lent, and since I’ve stopped cooking for him, I’ve also stopped cooking for myself. And behold! The … Continue reading →

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