Below is a list of most of the things you will need to pack for Allume. As well, there are a few things that won't apply to everyone. Print it off check it twice before leaving. Am I missing anything? … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2011
Printable Calendar for October
Here is a direct link to October's calendar, ladies! Click hereAnd as always, the link to the collection of printables is in the links bar above. You are loved by an almighty God,DarleneFor comments … [Read more...]
It’s a New Day – Candace Cameron Bure
Back in April I posted a blog about a busy and blessed week I was having. Candace Cameron Bure and her husband Val were in Winnipeg and I had the privilege of sitting in on the taping of "It's a New … [Read more...]
The Art of Kindness and a Titus 2sday Link-up!
Welcoming guest blogger, Joii from www.afullday.comI’d like to thank Darlene for allowing me to post today. She is showing me great kindness and it humbles my heart.I grew up as a PK (preacher’s … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Meatballs
Image from Google ImagesMeatball Mixture2 lbs. ground beef3 eggs2 cups of Rice Krispies, crushed crackers, or bread crumbs (I used Rice Krispies)1 1/2 tsp. gingersalt and pepperTo be Added to Browned … [Read more...]
Where to Stand in a Storm
When Michael and I had our deck built, we picked up a pergola to sit on top of it. If you don’t know what a pergola is, basically it is four pillars that hold up a row of beams, which act as a type of … [Read more...]
When He Doesn’t Love You Back
I received a letter the other day from a reader who said that she put everything she could into loving her husband and working on their marriage, but it wasn’t enough. Despite all of her effort, he … [Read more...]
My New Hobby
(posting the code for those who requested it)One of my favorite pastimes (next to reading) is artwork--especially with Photoshop.I've always been a doodler, so when I started seeing word-art … [Read more...]
Bolognese – The Best Sauce Yet!
"Bolognese" - that's a word we never used growing up. The only name my family had for it was spaghetti sauce. In recent years I discovered that "bolognese" is the correct name for it, and that the … [Read more...]
Rhubarb Muffins Guaranteed to Bring Out the Martha In You!
(Image from Google Images)A few years back I had the most amazing rhubarb patch in my back yard. It was well established, and there was no way I wanted that beautiful plant to go to waste. Every fall … [Read more...]
Words of Assurance
Dear Darlene,I am about to turn 33 weeks pregnant and I know I will have to have a c-section. I have had two before plus one myomectomy. I am getting very nervous as I dislike the surgery (every … [Read more...]
New Look, New Button, and Comments are Open!
After a year of blogging here, I decided that it was time to freshen up the look a bit. I definitely wanted a design that reflects "joy" since my hope is that we joyfully serve our families while we … [Read more...]