Every Christmas, many moms struggle to buy gifts. They can buy cheap trinkets, but they are unlikely to be appreciated. They can scour thrift stores and hope they’ll be lucky to find some worthwhile pieces, but they shouldn’t be depending on that plan. A great solution is to be crafty and make Christmas gifts for friends and family. Time, not […]

Many people are simply difficult to buy. Their interests may be expensive or they do not list the things they would like for their birthday. One of the best ways to solve the puzzle of difficulty shopping for gift recipients is to get personalized birthday gifts. Birthday gifts are divided into categories based on the intended recipient. There are their […]

Of course, both women and men struggle with their weight, arguably more men simply accept their weight and the poor health that comes with it, while women feel more social pressure to look better. There is a broader debate on this that I would rather not go into at this point. But did you find out that Michael Moore lost […]

They always ask me what to do next, what will help us make a difference in our lives as adoptive or foster parents? My answer always begins with … Intentionally build a safety net for your child. There are a number of ways we do that and I think one of the most fundamental ways is when we find them […]

This week, the Gracious Parish House Mistress and Yours Truly had the privilege of attending our youngest granddaughter’s second birthday party. He wanted to go to his third birthday party, but he wasn’t old enough yet. Then I will have to wait another year. On the way home we sat in silence thinking about the party we had just attended. […]

We often take for granted a part of our home that we go through day after day. What part is that? It’s your front porch. If you have a medium to large front porch, consider it an extension of your home where you can spend time with your family. You may wonder what you could do on your porch. It […]

It was a time when people relied heavily on VHS videotapes, a wonderful invention in the late 1970s. And it didn’t take long for every home to have a VHS system. This VHS system took over the world by storm as more and more people were fascinated with its use. Without a doubt, the VHS has become obsolete. Therefore, people […]

Buying baby wipes is a good decision, as they are quite useful, especially when your child soils the diaper at home. They allow you to change your baby’s diaper even when he is on the go. You can choose from different brands of baby wipes, but disposable wipes are quite popular. Choosing the right wipes can help protect your babies […]

Corn on the cob and barbecue are two of the summer favorites. Grilled corn on the cob is a great addition to any grilled meal and is easy to make. There are two main ways to roast corn on the cob, the first is shelled and the second with the husk. One of my favorite ways is to peel the […]

I am a true fan of chili and cornbread and can eat this food any day of the year. Here’s a Weight Watcher version of this delicious and spicy meal. Weight Watcher Classic Crockpot Beef Chili Estimated value of POINTS per serving 2 For 6 Ingredients 1 pound. lean ground beef (10% or less) 2 garlic cloves finely minced 2 […]