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12 Days of Gracious Living

Take to the Table Tuesday Snowman Stew

by Mindy Lockard on December 22, 2009

Tonight we are serving a hearty stew with a cool finishing touch.  This simple snowman stew is perfect for a casual holiday lunch or dinner!

Stew

In your slow cooker add
2 pounds stew meat
2 large onions chopped
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
2 cups veggie juice
1 32 oz can stewed tomatoes
1 TBS Worcestershire sauce
Dash of white pepper
Salt to taste
Cook [...]

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Day 11: DIY for Last minute gifts

by Mindy Lockard on December 21, 2009

If you are looking for a last minute gift that is both easy to do and easy on the wallet, look no further.
Every year we deliver a small token of our affection to our dear friends.  Here are a few small gifts that we have used to say “Merry Christmas” in past years…
Christmas 2006
To this [...]

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Day 10: Advent Hope

by Mindy Lockard on December 20, 2009

When we have hope we believe that good things will happen.  Our hope in the Lord is not a Hope with a question mark, but hope with an exclamation point!

LIGHT FOUR CANDLES as everyone says together:
Jesus said, “I am the light of the word whoever follows me will have the light of life and will [...]

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Day 9: The Spirit of The Gift

by Mindy Lockard on December 19, 2009

Selecting a gift takes thought, time, and really good listening skills. We don’’t give gifts because of what we like; we give because the recipient will like it. Taking time to know your recipient’s likes, dislikes, and needs and being sensitive to what they enjoy will help you choose a winning gift. Everyone has small [...]

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Day 8: Shopping Manners

by Mindy Lockard on December 18, 2009

From the November 2008 issue of ManneroftheMonth.com: Out and About
If life were a musical—and I wish it were—what song would we be singing as we make our way up the crowded aisles during the holiday season? Would it be “Silver Bells” with “busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style. In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas” [...]

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