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50+ Ideas for Filling Easter Baskets

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Easter is right around the corner. It’s time to think about filling those Easter baskets. That doesn’t mean only using candy though. In fact, when I was a kid, I got more non-candy items than candy and I loved it! Looking for some more ideas on what to put in those Easter baskets? Check your […]

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How to Make Soft Pretzels

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I’ve been making these soft pretzels since university when my roommate taught me how.  This recipe was handed down through her family (she taught me a lot of fabulous German recipes too!!!) and we used to go to the cheese shop at the local mall to buy port wine cheese spread to put on them.  […]

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Ash Wednesday Reflections

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  “You are dust…” Genesis 3:19 It was Ash Wednesday and I was explaining to the 5th person of the day that no that wasn’t dirt on my forehead and no thank you, I didn’t want it removed. For the others, once I told them that it was Ash Wednesday and that these were the […]

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Christmas Movie Trivia Quiz

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I LOVE Christmas movies. I mean, all of the classics like The Grinch, The Santa Clause, and White Christmas but even those sappy Hallmark ones too – I just binge watch them all through the holiday season. Most of my family feels pretty much the same way. There is definitely a group of us who […]

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 3 Ways

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Did you save your pumpkin seeds when you carved your Jack O’Lantern?  I sure hope so! They are SO delicious. Here are 3 great ideas for roasted pumpkin seeds.  I honestly think that one of the BEST parts of carving pumpkins is the pumpkin seeds. Freshly roasted pumpkin seeds right out of the oven are […]

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Sparta Ontario

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We just love Sparta, Ontario. Ever since I first discovered it back about 20 years ago, our family has visited often. It’s sweet and charming and just the kind of idyllic small town you might see in a movie. You wouldn’t think there would be much to do given the size of it, would you? […]

Welcome back to another Summer Fun Friday! This week, I’ve got a fun DIY to share with you. This DIY Travel Tic Tac Toe Game is so quick and easy that you can let the kids help paint, create and even personalize it! Best of all, once it’s finished, it becomes a game that the kids […]

We used to go camping a lot when my daughter was young. It was cheap and it was fun. For the price of one week of a non-camping vacation, we could camp for 3 weeks or more! We all loved the fresh air and the time spent outside too. I have to say though, there […]

Between work, school, chores and extracurriculars, many families find it difficult to squeeze in the time to really connect. Many parents feel as though they are constantly on the go, over scheduled and overwhelmed with the responsibilities of raising a family. In fact, even with the use of technology and screen time, there are several […]

It is not always easy to find time to pray. It should be. Or at least, I think it should be. But, in my world, it’s not. And that makes me sad. I can’t remember how many times this thought has passed through my mind. Yet, I haven’t really done anything productive to address this […]