Month: April 2009

Bringing the Outside In

Every spring as I see the little green stems poking out from the ground and pink flowers start to burst on the trees, I get excited about leaving winter behind. While I do love the coziness of being huddled inside…

Fresh Salsa

While not your traditional Easter fare, my recipes this month were chosen because of their ingredients.  Fruit Salsa, Veggie Salsa, and Oven Stew are all made with pure ingredients, nothing artificial, wholesome food, nothing from a box, can or jar.…

Entertaining With Guys and Kids

Recently I’ve heard from several readers saying that their heart’s desire is to entertain, but their husbands just do not enjoy it. Some don’t like kids, and some just don’t enjoy people in general. Dear Sandy, I love having people…

But Will it Make Me Happy?

When my son Brad was about three years old, he went through a little phase.  He learned to play on my emotions when asking for things.  Upon hearing “no,” he would reply, “But mommy, that will make me happy.”  Then…

April’s Book Buzz

Martin Luther said, “Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.”  Spring is the beginning of all things new. By receiving His resurrection from death we enjoy a new life.…