What: Ribbon Why: Ribbon is something we often just throw in a bin and it gets all tangled and twisted together, resulting in gigantic knots and frustration. The desire to do a craft with ribbon is less exciting when you think about the mess of ribbon you have to deal with first. Do you use…
Living in Minnesota is quite an adventure! Much like in Michigan, you never know what the weather is going to be like! We knew this week was supposed to bring yet another snow storm – well, the weatherman was actually right. We are supposed to get another 5-8 inches of snow while being under a…
10 Cup Cookies {Print Recipe} Ingredients: 1 c. margarine 1 c. peanut butter 1 c. sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. oats 1 c. flour 1 c. white chocolate chips 1 c. chocolate chips 1 c. butterscotch chips 1 c. M and Ms 1 egg 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. baking powder…
What: Writing a letter. Why: Getting the mail is something that I always look forward to – there is something about getting a letter in the mail that makes me pick up my pace on my walk back to the house. I know we are talking about how to live with less and you are…
Another one of the seminars we sat in on at the youth ministry conference (also by Chap Clark), was on boundaries. Do you ever struggle with boundaries? I do! List your priorities. If you have to make two lists, make two. Make one list with what you WANT your priorities to be and the other…
What: Books Why: There is just something inspiring about looking at a huge library full of books. I think back to the movie “The Beauty and the Beast” when Belle is swinging on the ladder that reaches to all ends of that massive library. I thought it would always be thrilling to walk into a library…
