Some recipes for somewhat healthy, quick treats to celebrate the new school year: Simple veggie dip: Light sour cream; add seasoning salt (like Lowry’s), dill, and onion powder to taste….
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Chicken Chili … a Family Favorite
Here is our family’s favorite chili—a real winner for fall nights! Chicken Chili 3-4 chicken breasts 1-2 cups of chicken broth 1, 14-ounce can of navy beans 1, 14-ounce can…
That Painful 1%
It happened after we ate at Chick-fil-A one evening, when my husband and I drove home separately, the kids riding with me in their car seats. I’d wanted to give…
Blessings from Above and Below
Since moving into this house more than three years ago, the living room carpet has taken its share of abuse. Not in good shape to begin with, we added such…
Brown Bag Favorites
The new school year is a hot topic in our household in August. Checking over supply lists, taking inventory of school wardrobes, and wondering which friends will be in the kids’…
The Joy of Family Cooking
When our five kids were young, we used to go to the beach for family vacation. In the early years macaroni and cheese and peanut butter and jelly were the…
Facebook Faux Pas
Last night, my hubby cracked up while looking at his email. He looked at me with his eyebrows raised. “Evaporated. Just keep stirring to get rid of lumps?” I stared…
A New Perspective — Helping a Friend Cope with Alzheimer’s
Over the last several months I’ve watched one of my good friends experience a new season of life. Shortly after her diagnosis with Alzheimer’s, it became apparent that my friend’s…
Father’s Day — What is the Greatest Gift You can Give?
The other day my husband and I heard some news that made our hearts sink. A friend announced he was getting a divorce, though it wasn’t his choice. Although I…
Mother’s Day Song
by Tracey Lanter Driving in the car with teenagers can be an adventure, lots of talking, lots of loud music—for sure there’s never a dull moment. A few days ago as I was…