It’s always a bummer when you can’t make it to special events for family members. D’s brother and his wife are expecting their first child, and they had their baby shower this past weekend. Seeing how they are on the other side of the country, we weren’t able to be there. I still wanted to make something special for them, so I put together these cupcakes (see my fuzzy sock cupcakes post for more details on these as well as a template for the cupcake wrappers) using a variety of baby items like onesies, sleepers, and washcloths. I topped them with…
Month: May 2013
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken
Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking
What do you do when you have lots of delicious, sweet, ripe strawberries? You start incorporating them into a variety of dishes. I had already planned on making boneless, skinless chicken breasts for dinner, so I decided to add some balsamic strawberries sweetened with honey as a punch of flavor. The result was really quite good. The next time, I plan on serving this over a bed of greens. Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Recipe Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Olive oil or butter Salt and pepper to taste 6 large strawberries 1 Tbsp. Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar 1-2 tsp. honey Sprinkle…
Happy Mother’s Day!
Posted in Holidays
Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you Lord for blessing me with my precious Munchkin. Thank you for my mom who is now spending mother’s day in heaven with you. Thank you for bringing my stepmom into my life as well as my mother-in-law who are both prayer warriors for our family. Motherhood is a great responsibility, but the rewards are worth it.
Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day to all those who stand behind their Marine, Sailor, Airman, Soldier…. BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As long as there have been courageous men and women willing to protect our Union and our ideals, there have been extraordinary spouses at their side — patriots in their own right who serve and sacrifice in ways many cannot fathom. They are moms and dads who take up the work of two during deployments, shuffling their careers and packing up their lives whenever our Nation calls. They are dedicated employees at our…
I love the idea of being able to take my Bible anywhere, but I hate the idea of something bad happening to it. When I heard about the Waterproof Bible, I thought it could be the answer to those concerns. First Impressions: The Bible itself is completely waterproof and really durable. As in, the pages do not tear easily – at all. It’s a nice size to be able to toss it in my purse and bag. It’s lightweight, and it’s a good size for my hands. The font size is small, but easy to read. The Tests: Obviously, upon…