Misc.

So I tried a new thing over the holidays. I wanted to get my nails done and asked to try the dip powder I had recently heard about. I went in with excitement because it was new to me and I was eager to see what it would look like. But as soon as the

I’m not gonna lie. As I sit here on this cold, rainy final day of 2020, I am relieved that this year is done. We came into this year with all kinds of 2020 vision statements. Optimism flowed freely. We knew THIS was our year. A few months in, our realities were shaken. Our family

What a year! Am I right? It’s been particularly challenging for relationships of all kinds, especially in the body of Christ. Areas in which we were able to be on the surface over the years were forced to be dealt with in 2020 thanks to the close quarters of home or the constant access to

The last few days my family has been without internet due to an outage with my service provider.  It’s been a “rough” few days for us, to say the least.  School is out for Christmas break and my children have been bored out of their minds…no video games, no TV, no Netflix…nothing. While there were

You’ve been invited to a small, socially distanced holiday gathering, and you don’t want to go empty handed. Perhaps you’re like me & you are NOT much of a baker BUT you’re just not feeling a store bought dessert.  Girl, have I got an idea for you! ?  We call it “toffee snacks” at my

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just four days away. While it’s typically associated with being merry, the reality is that many don’t feel so merry at this time of year.  For starters, this year is unique for many being separated from loved ones due to the pandemic. In addition, the holiday season is

Christmas is my holiday to host. Now that we’ve done it for several years, it’s officially a tradition. Of course, this year we are making some adjustments but regardless, there will be people in my house on Christmas Day. My friend is hosting Christmas for the first time and asked for some advice. I’m no

While I was out running errands last week, Christmas decorations were visible and carols could be heard. They were reminders of what a joyous time of year it is. Yet, anything but joy was evident as I interacted with the cashiers in different stores. In fact, several of them were irritated and unfriendly.  During these

For our family, whenever the Christmas season comes around, one of the things that we enjoy so much is cranking up the Christmas music, while decorating our tree and sipping on homemade hot chocolate.  Years ago, I came across this hot chocolate recipe that has been a hit for my family and our friends.  As

Oddly, I found myself doing something completely out of the norm today. I spent some time purchasing a few items I have wanted for myself. That is a BIG deal for those who know me. The truth is that I just prefer to buy things for everyone around me. But let me explain why I