by Mindy Lockard on November 30, 2009
Last Tuesday night our family went over the river and through the woods– in reality it was North on a very long stretch of freeway– to visit my family for the Thanksgiving Holiday! Wednesday morning my sister’s house was filled with the most amazing aroma… Blueberry French Toast.
The recipe comes from my sister’s Junior League. Luckily, I didn’t need to [...]
by Mindy Lockard on November 30, 2009
A couple of weeks ago these arrived in the mail from one of my most favorite web friends The Hip Hostess. These little gems came in handy this weekend as we geared up for the most wonderful time of the year. For the first time in their little lives, Elle and Maggie both wanted to [...]
by Mindy Lockard on November 29, 2009
Tonight after Maggie’s performance in Swan Lake we will come home for a cup of apple cider and lighting of the first candle of Advent. Here is what we will be doing adapted from my home church’s Advent celebration.
This week we look at God’s promise to send a Savior.
Readings:
Light the First Candle as Everyone Says [...]
by Mindy Lockard on November 24, 2009
With Thanksgiving less than 24 hours away there is no time like the present to focus on expressing gratitude with the written word. One question I’m often asked while on the speaking trial is:
“Do you have tips for writing a good Thank-You note?”
Thank-You notes are best when written with words from the heart. However, sometimes even when [...]
by Mindy Lockard on November 24, 2009
Are you setting your alarm bright and early on Black Friday? After a day of shopping there is nothing like returning home to the amazing aroma of this turkey soup topped with a golden cornbread topping.
Here’s how we do it…
After your Thanksgiving dinner put the Turkey carcuss (possibly one of my least favorite words) into [...]