Homemade Remineralizing Mouthwash
We’ve been using this homemade remineralizing mouthwash for years and love it. It helps keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy, inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria in your mouth, and freshens your breath!
1Peter 5:8-10 – How to Deal with a Roaring Lion
1Peter 5:8-10 teaches us about our enemy the devil, how we can resist him firm in our faith, and how Jesus helps us when we are overcome.
Matthew 7:24-27 – Building Your House on Solid Ground
In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus teaches us how to build our lives on solid ground so that no matter what comes our way, we can be unshakeable.
Magical Homemade Shower Cleaner
No one likes cleaning the shower. This homemade spray zaps soap scum, mold and water spots so you don’t have to!
How to Bake Perfect Quiche Every Time – 10 Easy Tips
Do you love quiche but struggle to make one you actually want to eat? These 10 easy tips will turn you into a quiche baking pro!
When Mother’s Day Hurts – Facing the Day Without Mom
Whether you are grieved by childlessness, the loss of your mother, or a broken relationship with her, Mother’s Day can hurt. Here are positive ways you can face the day.
Quick and Easy Dill Pickle Chips – a Small Batch Recipe
A quick and easy small-batch recipe for dill pickle chips, which you can either enjoy fresh, or process for longer shelf life. Makes 2 pints, but easy to double, etc.
Chocolate Trifle – Easy, Elegant Party Dessert
This chocolate trifle is a showstopping dessert everyone will want to tuck into – and no one needs to know how easy it is!
50+ Best Things to Get at Trader Joe’s
I am a major Trader Joe’s fan, so I thought I’d share some of my favorites to get there. If yours isn’t on the list, let me know!
The Righteous Flourish Like the Palm Tree -Exploring the Meaning of Psalm 92:12
What does it mean to “flourish like the palm tree”? Explore how palm trees grow and flourish and how we as believers can too.
Best Things to Get at Costco
Costco is a wonderland of products – both seasonal goodies and year-round staples. Here’s a list of my favorite, tried-and-true things to get at Costco.
How to Pick a Good Avocado – and Keep it Fresh
How to pick a good avocado is no mystery – these tips will have you bringing home the creamiest, freshest avocados every time. Plus I’m also sharing tips for how to keep them fresh.
Cranberry Apple Pull-Apart Bread
You can use either store bought bread dough or my recipe for sweetly spiced dough to fashion this easy pull apart treat.
Seven Strategies for Simplifying Your Life
Simplifying your life takes time and effort up front – but the benefits will bless you and everyone in your life.
3 Homemade Spice Blends
Three quick and easy recipes for spice blends: Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Chai
Spiced Cranberry-Orange Pecan Bread
This Cranberry-Orange Pecan Bread is lightly sweet, full of bright pops of tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, with just a hint of warming spices.
Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread
Use store-bought dough or my easy recipe to create flaky, sweet, amazing Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread – perfect for snacking or gift giving!
Cranberry Orange Bread Two Ways – Sweet Rolls or Swirl Loaf
Cranberry Orange Bread can be shaped into either cranberry filled sweet rolls or a spectacular swirl loaf. Great for special breakfasts or holiday gifts!
Hermit Bars with Vanilla Icing
Old Fashioned Hermit Bars are the perfect blend of tender cake-like cookie, warm spices, chewy raisins, and crunchy nuts.
Why You Shouldn’t Make Your Bed First Thing in the Morning
We’ve all been taught to make our beds first thing in the morning. But here’s why you shouldn’t follow that advice.
The Great Power of Small Acts of Service
Small acts of service or kindness seem like just that – small. But they can have great power if we faithfully persist!
5 Things to Always Have in Your Car
5 simple things everyone should always have in their car. I bet you don’t have #1!
Mixed Berry Jam
This amazing Blueberry-Raspberry-Blackberry jam uses less sugar and no added pectin. Even if you’ve never made jam before, you can create this luscious spread from fresh or frozen berries.
Blueberry Crumb Cake
Easy, no-fail Blueberry Crumb Cake – moist, fluffy cake filled with juicy blueberries & topped by a buttery-sweet crumble. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Blueberry Crumble
This foolproof blueberry crumble combines sweet-tart blueberries with a crispy, crunchy, buttery crumble topping that never fails!
Moist, Tender Date Nut Bread
Tender, hearty, old fashioned Date Nut Bread gets great flavor and texture from chewy dates and crunchy walnuts while using less sugar and fat.
3 DIY Seasoning Blends – Cajun, Old Bay and Season Salt
My quick and easy recipes for homemade Cajun Seasoning, Old Bay Seasoning and an All-Purpose Season Salt.
Five Ways to Stay Grounded During a Crisis
Five simple actions you can take every day to help you stay grounded, focused and productive during any time of crisis.
5 Ways to Save Money on Herbs and Spices
Practical tips for how to save money buying herbs and spices, how to keep them fresh longer, and how to save even more by making your own seasoning blends.
Homemade Gingerbread Syrup for Lattes, Tea and More
No need to wait for the holidays to roll around when you can make your own delicious, warm, spicy Gingerbread Latte syrup!
Cheese Stuffed Pull Apart Bread
This Cheese Stuffed Pull Apart Bread is an easy to make bread swirl stuffed full of ooey-gooey cheeses that you can easily vary to suit your tastes.
1 Rotisserie Chicken, 2 People, 5 Meals
How to make 5 different, quick & delicious dinners for two people from one rotisserie chicken – plus make a bonus soup with the bones!
Fudgy Brownie Cookies
A chocoholic’s dream – Fudgy Brownie Cookies are crispy on the outside, fudgy on the inside and full of melty bittersweet chocolate chips and crunchy nuts.
Better than Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup
Here’s how to make your own lower sugar, all-natural Pumpkin Spice Latte syrup that tastes even better than Starbucks!
Blueberry-Grape Jam Made with Thomcord Grapes
The #1 Blueberry-Grape Jam recipe on the internet! Bursting with fresh fruit flavor while made with no added pectin and FAR less sugar than typical jam recipes.
Greek Salad Hummus
Quick and easy Greek Salad Hummus is a healthy light entree or impressive appetizer featuring creamy hummus, fresh veggies, feta, kalamata olives and herbs.
Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
These Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies, flavored with vanilla, lemon and orange, are tender and chewy, with a bit of crunch from the sugar on top. A family favorite!
12 Tips for the Best Alaska Cruise Experience – Part 1
Part 1 of a comprehensive 3 part series of insider tips to ensure your Alaska cruise will be an adventure of a lifetime – all while saving you time and money! Here we’ll look at choosing a cruise and fun things to do before you set sail.
12 Tips for the Best Alaska Cruise Experience Pt 2 – Hubbard Glacier, Juneau and Skagway
Part 2 of a 3 part series of insider tips to ensure your Alaska cruise will be an adventure of a lifetime – all while saving you time and money! Here we look at enjoying your time in Seward, Juneau and Skagway.
12 Tips for the Best Alaska Cruise Experience Part 3 – Icy Strait, Ketchikan, the Inside Passage and Vancouver
Part 3 of a 3 part series of insider tips to ensure your Alaska cruise will be an adventure of a lifetime – all while saving you time and money! Here we look at enjoying your time in Icy Strait, Ketchikan and Vancouver.
Homemade Sweet Relish 101: A Step by Step How-to
Easy to follow step-by-step guide for making your own delicious homemade sweet relish with cucumbers, sweet peppers and onions.
Greek Quinoa Salad with Veggies, Feta and Herbs
Greek Quinoa Salad combines protein-packed quinoa with crunchy, fresh veggies, briny feta, herbs, garlic & lemon. Perfect for lunch or supper, it’s also a potluck favorite.
Deeply Flavorful, Comforting Lentil Soup
This deeply-flavorful, comforting Lentil Soup comes together in a snap, using pantry and fridge staples. Plus, you’ll have plenty to share or freeze.
Creamy Italian Mac and Cheese
It’s hard to improve on good ol’ mac & cheese, but this fabulous Italian Mac and Cheese does it! It’s made with an Italian cheese blend, diced tomatoes and fresh basil, and topped with buttery toasted panko crumbs and parm.
Colossal Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
A fun and easy recipe for a colossal cinnamon roll, filled with brown sugar, butter and warm spices and topped with sweet cream cheese frosting.
Tomato Tart
A simple, savory Tomato Tart using fresh tomatoes, parmesan, and herbs that can be served warm or room-temp, as an appetizer or light supper.
Mini Savory Cheesecakes
Easy, mini savory cheesecakes that can be varied several ways and served either as an appetizer, a lunch entree or a light supper.
Spring Rolls with Two Dipping Sauces
A quick, easy recipe for spring rolls that you can customize to your tastes (or what you have on hand!) – plus two versatile, delicious dipping sauces.
Baking Fail? Six Easy Tips to Go from Failed It to Nailed It
Six common causes of the dreaded baking fail and how to quickly and easily avoid them. Take your baking from “failed it” to consistently “nailed it!”
Chocolate-Pecan Oatmeal Cookies with Cherries
Chocolate-pecan oatmeal cookies with dried cherries are our favorites. They’re crispy, chewy and stuffed full of crunchy pecans, tart dried cherries and rich, creamy milk chocolate.
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
These old-fashioned, chewy peanut butter cookies have perfect balance of sweet-salty-peanutty goodness. They’re the ideal companion for a glass of cold milk!
Cherry Almond Bar Cookies
These Cherry Almond Bar Cookies have a buttery, nutty crust and topping and a sweet-tart cherry jam filling. Quick, easy and delicious!
8 Ways to Simplify Your Life
8 strategies to simplify your life while pursuing your goals, having more peace of mind and staying focused on “the good stuff”.
Updated Snickerdoodles
An updated version of Snickerdoodles, the classic cookie jar favorite. These are the snickerdoodles you remember from mom’s cookie jar – only better!