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Thought for Today

“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of thanksgiving.” ~W.T. Purkiser

I love to cook. But what I love most are the stories of cooking in the family kitchen, eating at the family table, and sharing food with friends and strangers. Bob says the smell of fresh baked bread makes a house a home. When his mother made bread it was served with hot cocoa to dipContinue reading “Celebrate Homemade Bread Day!”

Grattitude Journal

What one good thing has happened to you today? Did you say thank you?

Thought for Today

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” ~Epictetus

Thought for Today

“He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich–both come to poverty.” Proverbs 22:16

Give of Yourself

Do your holiday celebrations include giving back to your community? Think about ways your family could share their blessings with others. Perhaps you could volunteer to help serve the meal at the homeless shelter, make tray favors for a local nursing home, or help pack the food boxes for the needy at your local churchContinue reading “Give of Yourself”

Think This Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake Looks Good?

The recipe is in Have Yourself a Healthy Little Holiday. Coupon Code: ZF38M Did you get your free copy yet? After November 14th the price will be $2.99.

Thought for Today

“Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the Kingdom of God – the rest will be given.” — Mother Teresa

Thought for Today

Do not take anything for granted – not one smile or one person or one rainbow or one breath, or one night in your cozy bed. ~Terri Guillemets

Life is a Balancing Act

I have learned in my own life that achieving physical, mental and spiritual balance is possible but not a once and for all kind of thing. It is more like walking a balance beam. If you watch a gymnast you will notice she makes subtle shifts in balance to stay on the beam. So itContinue reading “Life is a Balancing Act”