You seem like a really bubbly person, is that a fair statement? What can you tell us about yourself, and some activities you put your enthusiasm towards? *Laughs* … Well, I suppose I am! I have always loved to talk (though not in a gossipy way, of course), and started when I was only five months [...]
I find great joy in being a homemaker, and I have enjoyed the process of learning new skills and gaining new talents as I stay at home. This year I decided to learn how to can and store more of our food. I have always made jams and jellies – and even tried applesauce, but [...]
With pears and peaches in abundance right now, I thought I’d post some of our favorite recipes using these two fruits. Blueberry Peach Freezer Jam 2 c. peaches, peeled and mashed 1 1/2 c. blueberries, crushed 5 c. sugar 2 T. lemon juice 1 box fruit pectin (we like to use Sure Jell) Stir everything [...]
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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, self control.” Galatians 5:22-23
Hola, amigos! I was very happy when Jocelyn asked me to do the interview for this month’s edition of Challenging Femininity. I had a lot of fun looking over Miss Atlanta’s blog and seeing all the wonderfully feminine things she has on there. Miss Rachel, FF: Your sister can often be seen on your blog [...]
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Why I Blog by Vanessa Why do I blog? I suppose that’s a question that every blogger asks themselves after a while. Why am I doing this? Why do I feel this urge to write? Perhaps the urge to write was a significant factor in my decision to start blogging. When I first created a [...]





