A low floral arrangement works well at a meal, so that you can see over it to converse with the people across from you. I started with a wide-mouthed pint-sized canning jar. You can use anything you have–an old jar that used to have food in it, a short glass–just something wide enough that it…
I am thankful that my children did their chores this evening. They were gone all morning serving others (cleaning the church building, and collecting food for the food bank for Scouting for Food) and the house was a disaster when they left. Amazingly, they got all of their chores done for the whole day…
I’m thankful to see that some of my lettuce seeds are growing! I planted these in October, and while a good number had come up a month ago, the first leaves were quickly munched by something, and I was worried I had no lettuce growing at all. In another spot, just a little ways away,…
I made an apron for three of my girls, choosing a fun fabric that each of them would like. Supplies: 3/4 yard fabric for each apron, plus an additional 3/4 yard if lining the apron Thread Tools: Sewing Machine Iron Sewing pins Scissors Ruler Marking Pen or pencil You will need the…
I’m grateful for the beautiful weather we had today. It was warm enough for the children to play outside and there was no wind. The children enjoyed eating lunch outside. What are you thankful for today?
I am excited to participate in filling shoeboxes this year for Operation Christmas Child! These gifts go to needy children all over the world. I spent some time recently reading stories of those who had received shoeboxes as children, as well as those who have helped distribute shoeboxes. I took note of what gifts were…
I’m grateful that I was able to accomplish quite a bit of sewing today. I look forward to taking pictures tomorrow to share with you. What are you thankful for today?
I’m thankful for the free subscription I’ve had to Martha Stewart Living magazine for the last several years thanks for Recyclebank. The latest issue came this week and I feel really inspired to try several new recipes from it! What are you thankful for today?
Today I am thankful for a warm home. It is cold and extremely windy today (winds at 28mph) but inside it is calm and warm, even without the heater running yet. What are you thankful for today?
I am grateful for the beautiful sunny morning. What are you thankful for today?
Today I am thankful to have been able to work on making gifts for our Operation Christmas Child boxes. When there is sadness, as there has been from Paris, it is always good to be able to find a way to serve others. If you’re feeling sad today for any reason, I suggest looking for…
Today I am thankful for my children’s generosity and desire to serve others. What are you thankful for today?