Weary, and yet there’s a miracle inside

  It’s approximately 134 hours into the New Year and I haven’t written once.  I’ve seen my Facebook page flooded with new posts asking to be read, meanwhile, I sit blankly staring into my screen.  With so much hope floating around these days, I can’t help but tell you that I have been feeling completelyContinue reading “Weary, and yet there’s a miracle inside”

When Your Advent is non-Pinterest Worthy

  This is a two part story, so be sure to read it in its entirety, in order to get the full picture.  If you connect with this, please pass it along.     Upon waking, we open the hand woven advent calendar as my girls eyes peer with anticipation of the coming day’s event.Continue reading “When Your Advent is non-Pinterest Worthy”

DIY Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Takeout Gift

   It’s approximately nine days before Christmas, and if you’re anything like me, you might have some last minute gifts to put together.  After making my homemade vanilla salt, I had in mind to pair it with my favorite cookie dough as a “bake it at home” gift for friends & teachers.  If you’re lookingContinue reading “DIY Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Takeout Gift”

Make Your Own Vanilla Salt

  I’ve been going through my plethora supply of vanilla beans (great deal through Azure Standard), in order to make Christmas gifts.  After pinning multiple felt & sewing projects on Pinterest, reality set in, “This is not the time to start something new. Do what you know & love.”   I know & love food.Continue reading “Make Your Own Vanilla Salt”

Hosting a Cookie Swap

  When newly married, I was eager to have a cookie swap party.  An opportunity to open my home to friends & acquaintances, to share our beloved cookie/candy to box up to take home.  There were platters with printed tags for each friends goodie to match.  Recipes of each cookie compiled into a book, andContinue reading “Hosting a Cookie Swap”

My Storey Her Story

  Creating a home.  Opening up space and laying down expectations has been weighing heavily upon my soul.  Attending IEPs, OT visits, and more digging to see what all my little girl deals with on a daily basis.  How to create a home when what you envisioned is different.  I avoid reading all the dataContinue reading “My Storey Her Story”