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Author: Heather L

I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.

Gluten Free Stuffing MuffinsGluten Free Stuffing Muffins
November 30, 2016
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Gluten Free Stuffing Muffins

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A large turkey, several pounds of mashed potatoes, a large batch of stuffing, gravy, and lots of veggies grace our Thanksgiving table every year. Of course, there are usually plenty of baked goods including pumpkin pies.  I enjoy putting together a big feast for my little family. It makes me feel good to provide a delicious meal that they enjoy. Now that we’re on the west coast, we’ve already watched the football game for the day, so meal time is all about relaxing family time. Our Thanksgiving traditions include starting our Christmas movie marathon while eating our Thanksgiving meal. Munchkin…

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Thanksgiving: Staying Connected Across the MilesStaying Connected Across the Miles
November 29, 2016
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Thanksgiving: Staying Connected Across the Miles

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One of the difficult things about being a military family is that we’re often away from family for the holidays. It’s always nice when you can find a little ways to stay connected across the miles. Shortly before Thanksgiving, I was contacted by Shari’s Berries to see if I would like to share one of their cheesecake collections with someone as a way to show that I’m thankful for them. There was no obligation to write a review or blog post. I picked the fall collection of chocolate covered strawberries and cheesecake bites for both my family and my sister’s…

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Giving Thanks: ChickensFarm Fresh Eggs with a Pumpkin
November 23, 2016
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Giving Thanks: Chickens

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Chickens have become such a huge part of our every day lives. While they don’t require a large amount of work on a daily basis, they do keep us entertained with all of their antics and songs. The biggest blessing for us has been the eggs that they provide for us. With the time change and less daylight, I thought for sure the egg production would go down, but we’ve been blessed with continued egg production. In fact, our girls all decided to lay an egg yesterday, so we had a dozen eggs in one day. That was a fun…

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Happy 241st Birthday Marines!Marine Corps Memorial
November 10, 2016
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Happy 241st Birthday Marines!

Posted in Holidays, and Military Life

Happy 241st Birthday Marines! Each year on or around 10 November, Marines gather in groups large and small to celebrate our history, honor the memory of those who have gone before us, and rekindle the bond that unites all generations of Marines. This year, we mark the 241st anniversary of our Corps—241 years of uncommon valor, innovation, and combat excellence. Marines, we are part of something bigger than any of us could imagine. Whether you fought in the battles of World War I, in the Pacific during World War II, in Korea or Vietnam, in Desert Shield or Desert Storm,…

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Praying through the Bible for your KidsPraying through the Bible for your Kids
November 8, 2016
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Praying through the Bible for your Kids

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“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” ~ Proverbs 22:6 I started praying for our sweet girl before she was even born. As the years passed, the prayers continued, but the changed according to the stages of her life. Now, that she’s in college and approaching some difficult decisions about further education and a future career, I find myself, once again, praying in a different way. I also find myself praying that the Lord will bring the right people into her life to help her grow in…

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