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July 25, 2017
Sage: 46 Things To Do With Fresh Sage
Our sage bush is flourishing. I love cooking with fresh herbs and filling our freezer with garden fresh produce for the coming winter months. Sage is a wonderful addition to any herb garden for many reasons. Tonight we are having Sage Butter Biscuits, Sauteed Carrots, and Buttermilk Herb Chicken with fresh sage from the garden. These […]
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July 17, 2017
Ethical Fashion, Sseko Designs, & an Opportunity for You
A few weeks ago Sseko Designs sent me a pair of Ribbon Sandals. I have been wearing them nearly every day since. They are extremely comfortable and versatile with any outfit. My 10-year-old has already put in a request for her own pair. As a military spouse, I’ve tried my hand at a few direct […]
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July 13, 2017
Home for His Birthday!
Every time my husband is home for a holiday or birthday is a good day. This year we spent his birthday with him. Kind of. He spent most of the day with his head under the hood of a car. Why? Because they both chose to break at the same time. I thought days like […]
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July 12, 2017
Overcoming Writer’s Block -12 Tips to Make Today Count
I’ve taken the jump into full-time freelance writing and social media management. Writer’s block is detrimental to my productivity. Time spent staring at the keyboard when I am paid by word hits the pocket book hard. Writer’s block is a normal frustration for any writer. Whether you are a student struggling with an assignment, a […]
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July 11, 2017
Mint – 7 Recipes & its Healing Properties
Mint is a hearty plant, growing in difficult climates and spreading quickly. This common plant has been used throughout history for various medical treatments. The desert climate of El Paso, TX can be harsh on plants, especially mid-summer. Our lavender and dill did not survive the heat, but our mint has thrived. In fact, we […]
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June 27, 2017
El Paso, TX is a great place to live or visit!
While there are a lot of fun things to do in El Paso the best part is easy to identify, it’s the people. El Paso is a diverse border town where strangers are more than happy to lend a hand and welcome newcomers into the community. The views aren’t bad either. I have to admit, […]
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June 19, 2017
Standing with the Oppressed
Are you a midwife or a king? Does the question strike you as odd? What does it have to do with standing with the oppressed. Let me explain. I believe we Christians have gotten off course. The focus has shifted from valuing life to that of personal blessing and kingship. We thank God for parking […]
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June 12, 2017
My Children Just Planned My Funeral
Yesterday, I walked into the kitchen to discover my funeral preparations. It started off innocent enough. One of my daughters was flipping through our wedding pictures and asked if we had bubbles at our funeral. The other two laughed correcting her mistake reminding her it was a wedding and not a funeral. And then the […]
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May 10, 2017
Our Love Story – How I Met My Soldier
May 18, 2002, was the day we were married. But our love story began August of 2000. On page 14 of my book I share a measly paragraph. “I met my John while working at Olive Garden. He was a waiter and line cook, and I was a hostess. Within a year we were engaged, […]
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May 8, 2017
Intentional Living: Is there joy in self-forgetfulness?
We live in a world that conditions us to narcissism and self-promotion. But I wonder what it would look like to let go of self, to live our lives intentionally. I wonder if joy can be found in self-forgetfulness. Self-forgetfulness is counter-cultural. Intentional living is outward focused when the world screams that we spend more […]
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