I am so excited to announce that we are making some big changes at Giver’s Used. Books! More selection, more seating, a reading room and a few surprises. Mark March 8th on the calendar and come see us for the relaunch! In the meantime, stay tuned for updates and my new videos! That’s right, Giver’s … Continue reading
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Spring Relaunch and Renovations
I am so excited to announce that we are making some big changes at Giver’s Used. Books! More selection, more seating, a reading room and a few surprises. Mark March 8th on the calendar and come see us for the relaunch! In the meantime, stay tuned for updates and my new videos! That’s right, Giver’s … Continue reading
Faith, God and Hormones
Faith is described in a million ways, but a few are put on constant replay in Christian churches. Mostly, the experience of being able to see and feel the Spirit of God is described as the “mountain top,” meaning all the hard work and hardships (the “valleys”) are temporarily behind. The feeling is a high … Continue reading
Best, Fastest Easiest Dessert Ever. I mean it.
15 minutes start to finish. Ready? 1. Take one pre-mixed package of sugar cookies Bake according to package, except spread onto small cookie sheet so it will form a cookie cake. (9 mins including mixing time) 2. Take one box of instant pudding Prepare according to box. (2-5 minutes. Should be done while cookies bake.) … Continue reading
Camping Photo-palooza!
I learned a few important things about camping. 1. I really love it. 2. Weathermen lie. 3. My husband is amazing, which I somehow manage to forget and camping really puts him in his element. 4. Rain doesn’t really bother any of us or ruin our fun. Leaky tents, however, do. Now for the pictures … Continue reading
New Look…Again
Sorry if it bothers you guys that I keep changing the look-I just can’t settle on one. What do you think of this look? Continue reading
Wow! And Thanks.
I know this might sound silly to some, but I logged on today and saw that I have had 80 visitors today! I just wanted to say thank you so much! I’m so grateful. It may not seem like many to my more veteran blog readers and writers, but considering this started as basically my … Continue reading
Happiness
I sit and listen to the night all around me. Children and dogs peddle their wares, breaking the hum of cicadas and rattling air conditioners with the sound and call of pure innocence. It has been a while since the air has been cool enough to enjoy, and I only want to sit in it, … Continue reading
NEW LOOK, Same Blog
Hello Readers, Sorry for the shock, but I wanted to try a different look around here. Let me know what you think! Continue reading
Scary Notion
 I am not very good at this. I’m not very good at finishing things I start, being consistent or keeping records. But I want to be. That’s why we’re here. There is a lot happening in my family life these days: happy, formative, want-to-remember-forever things. I feel this urge to record them somehow. I cannot … Continue reading