The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence and character, that’s the goal of true education.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. Schooling choices can be one of the most difficult decisions we make. We all want the best for our little charges. Some of us take a laid Read More
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New Year, New You!
Reinventing the Best of You! The new year gives us all new opportunities to become our best. We might need to just tweak minor changes or completely reinvent ourselves. Either way, understanding why we want to change will make the change last beyond the first month of the year. Here are several ‘whys.’ Change Builds Read More
Turkey Pot Pie
The day after Christmas we all need turkey recipes! Here’s one of our favorites and it’s sooooooo easy! *Preheat oven to 350 degrees Ingredients 1-2 cans of pastry puffs. (I use the crescent packages you roll out.) If you’re not watching your carbs, get two cans of the roll out pastry. (you’ll spread one on Read More
Mary had GRIT!
Mary of Joseph – Jesus’ Mother Luke 2:8-14 New International Version (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be Read More
Lo Carb Chili
Wendy’s secret recipe minus the carbs. 6 servings. This chili is Keto friendly, if you don’t care about carbs, you can add beans (I like a combo of black and red kidney beans) and to sweeten it a bit, I also add frozen corn. Ingredients: 1–2-pound(s) ground beef (also tastes great with ground italian sausage, Read More
Chicken or Turkey Soup
Instructions Tips for Cooking Chicken Noodle Soup You can cut your rotisserie chicken into eight pieces (including the bones) in your soup, or use your fingers to separate the meat from the bones and shred it. This part is really about your preference! We’d suggest removing the skin, as it can get soggy and adds Read More
Bell Pepper Tacos
Ingredients Serving with: Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pepper halves in an oven-safe baking dish and bake until the peppers soften, about 15 minutes. (Tip: cooking the peppers before stuffing makes them easier to eat.) Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and Read More
Gratitude Attitude!
It’s the time of year again where gatherings dictate our schedules and turkeys hold center stage. Our family tradition (groaning but obedient) as we share a meal, is to tell one another one thing we have been thankful for since last year. Sometimes it’s a great achievement and other times it’s a quiet clarity or Read More
Thanks and Giving
I have one life and one chance to make it count for something… My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference. — Jimmy Carter It’s always hard to say ‘see you’ to the Read More
Beef Stew
Super easy, to put together and tastes great, but even better the next day. It freezes excellently. Serves 10. 1 pound of stew meat – browned (I’ve also made this with venison, ground beef, left over chicken, rotisserie chicken, etc.) 1 diced onion 3-4 large carrots, peeled and sliced (or use frozen carrots) 1 cup Read More
