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To The Wife That Just Found Out

This week the world watched as one marriage fell part in a very public way.  I’m sure we’ve all saw the viral “kiss cam” video from the Coldplay concert.  You’d be hard-pressed to find someone that hasn’t saw it.  In the days following we’ve saw memes, videos, recreations…laughter at the expense of one broken heart.  His wife. My heart breaks for her heart.  I’ve felt the nudge for a few days to…

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Walking Through Valleys

On February 17th I had my fourth brain surgery, a shunt revision.  And while the surgery went as planned, the recovery has not. When my husband was allowed to come in and see me post-op what I was saying didn’t make sense.  He told my nurse, who spoke to my surgeon, who made the call to move me to ICU.  I was there for 8 days. I have no memory of those days. I had blood on the brain and my brain…

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When Love Changes

I am no stranger to storybook romance.  Marrying at twenty to the sweetest man, I am blessed to be familiar with love – love as a falling and a pursuit and a passion.  We were introduced for the first time on a cold February evening, bundled up as we stood outside while snow gently fell around us.  We stood there with our cherry-red noses, enamored with each other.  It felt like our very own real…

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Sharing My Testimony

I sat motionless in the pew, listening to all the testimonies being shared.  I nervously shifted my feet back and forth.  Their stories held me spellbound.  They were stories of strength, of sorrow, of pain and of God’s grace.  I knew I would love to share mine.  I had the words planned in my head, but even the thought of sharing made the tears well in my eyes. I think to understand this, I…

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Being Still and Quiet

Being Still and Quiet

I have taken quite a long hiatus from writing here.  It wasn’t intentional, at least not on my end.  In January of 2021 I heard God telling me to be still and be quiet.  When I first heard that, my first response was I heard Him wrong.  I mean, doesn’t He realize who I am?  I’ve never been quiet a day in my entire life. I wish I could say I listened to Him straight away.  But this girl has never…

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Couponing | A Practical Guide For Real People

Couponing | A Practical Guide For Real People

Have you ever overheard someone saying how much money they’ve saved couponing and think how in the world did they do that?  Today I’m going to share my couponing tips and tricks with you. Do you remember that show Extreme Couponing on TLC?  Yeah, that’s not really what we’re going to go over.  For real people, that’s just unrealistic.  None of us have hours every day to dedicate to couponing. …

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Party Slices | Using Pampered Chef Bread Tube

Party Slices | Using Pampered Chef Bread Tube

Years ago a coworker brought these for a potluck.  After the first bite, I wondered where they had been my entire life.  They were creamy, savory and the cucumber on top adds just the right amount of freshness. I don’t know where the name party slices came from, I’m certain it’s not the official name.  But I like to imagine it’s because every party needs this little slice of heaven. They are…

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Deep Fried Stromboli

I can’t tell you if this is officially a stromboli, calzone or panzerotti.  But I can tell you these are little pockets of deliciousness. Stromboli basically is a pizza rolled up into a loaf and baked.  But rather than baking it, we’re frying it.  Because, why not? I like to fill mine with sweet pizza sauce then I add pepperoni, ham, ricotta cheese and lots of mozzarella cheese.  Truthfully you…

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Texas Roadhouse Rolls With Honey Butter

Texas Roadhouse Rolls With Honey Butter

Have you ever went to Texas Roadhouse and had those pillowy, delectable sweet rolls?  I’m convinced they will serve those rolls in Heaven. We’ve already discussed my ridiculous obsession with baking.  If you haven’t read my white bread recipe, you can find it by clicking here.  As I said in that post, the amount of flour I go through in my house is almost embarrassing.  I say almost because…

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What She Really Wants For Valentine's Day

What She Really Wants For Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just six short weeks after Christmas.  And, once again, our spouses are under pressure to find the perfect gift for us. Let’s face it, we don’t make it easy on them.  They are expected to read our minds and know what the perfectly perfect gift is that our heart is craving.  Y’all have no idea how many tears I’ve shed during our relationship because my husband didn’t inherently…

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Chili Oil Recipe

Chili oil is so easy to make and adds a CRAZY amount of flavor to every single thing it touches.  It’s salty, sweet, spicy and packs a serious flavor punch. I can’t get enough of it y’all. This flavorful oil is pretty standard in certain parts of the world.  It is prominent in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and in many parts of Asia, although the Italians enjoy their own version as well. I won’t…

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One Little Word | 2021

One Little Word | 2021

And here we are, at the beginning of a new year. Going into a fresh, new year has always brought a little excitement to my heart.  Even with as unexpected as 2020 was, I’m still excited about 2021. For years, I’ve picked a word to be my “one little word” for the year.  I choose one word to be my driving force for the year. While I was thinking and praying for my one little word, I spent some time…

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English Muffins Recipe

Once you taste homemade english muffins, you’ll never go back to store bought.  I’m serious as a heart attack.  They are light, fluffy, airy and have all the nooks and crannies you could ever want. If I’m being honest there is really no better vehicle for melted butter than an english muffin.  I think we can all agree on this.  Have you ever tried making them yourself?  They’re surprisingly…

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Baked Chili Cheese Dogs

Baked Chili Cheese Dogs

There’s something magical that happens when you bake chili cheese dogs in the oven.  I can’t explain it, just trust me.  You’ll know what I mean as soon as you try this! The type of chili you use is completely up to you.  But to take these babies to the next level, I highly suggest making my homemade chili to take these bundles of joy to the next level.  You could make your chili the day before…

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Hoodie

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V-Neck T-Shirt

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Hoodie with Logo

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