Chocolate Ginger Cookies and a Long-Ago Kindness
When I bake these cookies I remember and wonder about many things. And they taste all the sweeter for it.
The Jesus Tree
Directions for creating a Jesus Tree to help little ones (and all of you) keep your eyes on Jesus during Advent.
My Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A secret ingredient (cream cheese!) gives this soup the perfect amount of creaminess and just a bit of tang.
The Puzzle Peace Challenge
The story of how our family traded trouble-making for peacemaking one puzzle piece at a time.
The Magic of Owl Moon
The book Owl Moon inspires art, creative writing, science exploration, and of course, the best of all, owling adventures.
What We Always Do: The Value of Family Traditions
The simple traditions we keep—the things we “always do”—create an underlying rhythm to our family life, a steady cadence that keeps us in step together. And besides that, it just makes life more fun…
Two Favorites: Creamy Tortellini Soup & Cheeseburger Soup
If you are looking to make one last pot of soup while winter is still hanging on, here are my two favorites from this season.
Christmas Hymns
Christmas hymns, packed with truth and beauty, invite us to kneel before the manger in worship and wonder. Oh, and they make lovey Christmas gifts, too.
Five Nature Journaling Methods: Which One is Best for You?
Enjoying nature, art, and my kids all at the same time?...It doesn’t get much better than that. Here are five methods to get you started on your own nature journaling adventure.
A Story and a Sweet Treat Perfect for a “Cold Snap”
"Cold Snap” by Eileen Spinelli is a delightful story that is clearly set somewhere south of Iowa…