Life from the perspective of an empty nester… trusting God through the daily trials of autoimmune illness, being the helpmate my husband needs, cooking real food, reading great books, being a grandma from afar, and sharing the lessons I learn along the way.
Summer months have flown by so quickly! So many of my family and friend home educators are getting back to purchasing their curriculum for their children as they begin a new school year. At one time I was that mom but now my babies are all having babies. I do…

I try to make something for friends and teachers each year. This year I am making Cranberry-Orange Bread and Christmas Jam. I spent some time…

This recipe is FANTASTIC and it is from my friend Carrie Lynn Baird. She self published a cookbook called 30 Days In a Crockpot: Recipes for…

I often take this to holiday gatherings at church. I never have any leftover! LOL This is another one from the Nigella Christmas Cookbook… here…

We made and cut our own pattern for this one this particular year. We often use the Wilton houses but this year the kids wanted…

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