The Green Chair

by | Mar 12, 2015 | Faith

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27 (NKJV) I have a favorite coffee shop. For years in the town we used to live in, I was a frequent customer. Still am, as often as I can be, on the weekend. It is located in a charming old...

Magnificent Meatballs

by | Mar 9, 2015 | DIY, General

On New Year’s Day I decided to work towards adding simplicity to my life. As I thought about how to do that it occurred to me that it might actually be easier to plan out my meals in advance rather than going into a full-on panic every afternoon at 4:00. And yes, I do...

Six Fun Spring Break “Staycation” Ideas

by | Mar 9, 2015 | Trends

If you aren’t one of the lucky ones who get to escape Minnesota’s long winter over spring break to visit someplace exotic, there are still many great opportunities to spend time with your family and create lasting memories. Skip jet-lag and foreign-food tummy troubles...

Live Like an Ant

by | Mar 5, 2015 | Financial

I am a sucker for lists. Mostly I love lists because they make me feel like I am moving forward. I want to feel progress at all times. So anything that is titled, “Ten Things to Make 2015 the Best Year Ever” or, “Five Steps to Younger Looking Skin” grab my attention....

The Game

by | Mar 5, 2015 | Faith

I grew up going to church. As a child, it seemed like we were in church every time the doors were open. Sunday night services went long and often I’d fall asleep on a pew. Over all these years, I’ve heard a lot of sermons. Funny thing, I can’t remember the meaning...