Tangy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

by | Nov 9, 2017 | Trends

Growing up my dad would make all sorts of meals that were weird, undesirable, or just plain gross….from a 10-year-old’s perspective.  However, as I got older, I realized that sometimes he was onto something pretty delicious, and squash soup was one of...

The Joy of Intentional Gift-Giving

by | Nov 2, 2017 | Trends

If holiday gift-giving has gotten away from you in the past, or if you can’t even imagine how you are going to budget for it this year, or make room for all the new toys, or add to the laundry pile of clothes, or manage your family’s screen-time with the next...

What Should I Say?

by | Oct 26, 2017 | Trends

Written with thanks to my friend Mark Brown, among a few others, who encouraged me to write on this topic. Well-intentioned people accidentally say hurtful things all the time. To a parent of a child with special needs, like me, this can be amplified. Here are some...

Favorite Fall Soups

by | Oct 16, 2017 | Trends

The days are cool and crisp, which can only mean one thing. It’s time to pull out the soup pot and try some yummy new recipes. Our team here at Bridging the Gap want to share our favorites with you. Beanless Chili When my friend was eating Paleo she posted how much...

Service Project Playlist

by | Sep 18, 2017 | Trends

I love doing service projects with my family! Between church, the Boy Scouts, my son’s school, and supporting organizations we love, we find lots of projects to keep us busy. Good, upbeat music keeps us dancing as we work. Here are a few of our favorites! “Do...

Spicy Shredded Beef

by | Sep 11, 2017 | Trends

One of my favorite things to do for a party is have a “Create Your Own” style menu where everyone can build the meal they want. It creates an environment where interaction is fostered between everyone there and leaves everyone satisfied because they made...