Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

PUMPKIN, PUMPKIN, PUMPKIN…who doesn’t love pumpkin baked goods at this time of year. This one is a show stopper. I modified an old family favorite recipe to bring you this healthier version with just as much taste and a wonderful texture. It is hard to eat just one!

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies…

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Thankfulness Craft

November. A month to remember all that we are thankful for. A month to think about how blessed we all are. However, it is very easy to get wrapped up in our packed schedules and busy lives. Then, all of a sudden it is Thanksgiving Day! We realize that the entire month has almost passed us by and we have rarely thought about the things that we are thankful for. I have a very EASY craft to help you think of one thing a day for the month of November that you are thankful for! Although simple, it could really have a positive impact on your life and your family’s lives each November that you haven’t ever experienced before! Not only is this a craft that your kids can really participate in, but it is also a great activity to do with your family each morning or night, to impress upon your kids the importance of thankfulness and show how having a mindset of gratefulness can really transform their lives!…

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Reviving Old Traditions

I am not sure why women ever stopped having social gatherings where they worked together to support one another and carry out communal tasks like canning, baking, knitting, sewing or quilting. Why did we allow these old quilting bee type of customs to die out? Some might think that it was caused by the invention of our modern appliances and household conveniences. Maybe it is a result of fragmented families? Maybe we bought the idea of feminist movement to get out of the house and demand our equal rights in the workplace.…

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Fun with DIY Costumes

This Halloween I decided on some fun Do-It-Yourself (DIY) costumes for my family. I like that the DIY approach can offer a chance to tailor the costumes to your liking, and depending on the route you go can also save some money. I chose ease over cost this year with my two littles and very limited crafting time. However, I feel like I made good purchases because most costumes are made on clothes that can be re-worn!

I am not an expert at crafts or sewing, so this post is more about encouraging you to go for it when it comes to DIY projects. Especially with a fun holiday like Halloween!

We dressed up as Elmo’s World characters: Elmo, Dorothy the Goldfish, Mr. Noodle, and Super Grover…

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Pumpkin Pie Cake

It’s that time of year. Fall smells are filling the air, rain is beginning to fall, and holidays are just around the corner. Baked goods are pouring out of ovens, tummies are filling up with warm hearty good food, and warm drinks are warming up those cold nights. But there is still always room for dessert. And why make a traditional pumpkin pie when you can switch it up and make a pumpkin pie cake. …

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Family Activities for Halloween

Halloween is a BIG DEAL for families that have young children. My husband and I did quite a bit of research when our kids were young, about the significance of Halloween and what the holiday actually represents. We made a decision at that time that we were going to look for ways to celebrate the holiday that were more God honoring. …

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Family Photos that Last a Lifetime

—“A picture is worth a thousand words” —–“A picture is a poem without words” (Horace)—–“Photograph: A picture painted by the sun without instruction in art” (Ambrose Pierce)—–“There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs” (Ansel Adams)—

“If pictures are worth a thousand words, than photo books are worth a million”

-Ashkon Banihashemi

I love pictures. I love how they can grasp memories and take you back to that place every time you look at the photographs. One of my favorite crafts used to be scrapbooking- creating pages and books to relive certain events or times of my life and to have for a lifetime to look back on and remember such pivotal years of my life! …

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Oh, Christmas Card. Oh, Christmas Card…

Now, I know what you are thinking just from reading the title! “It’s not even Halloween yet and you are already writing a post about CHRISTMAS?!?” However, I have a legitimate point to my timing of this post 🙂 Many sites and stores are giving major discounts for being on top of your Christmas cards and getting them done early! But, I have found that a lot of people are unaware of how many options you really have for personalized photo Christmas cards. The most common place that I know of is Costco- Easy and Affordable. And, don’t get me wrong- I LOVE COSTCO! Unfortunately, many other people do, too, which means that you run the risk of using the same template that 50 of your closest friends may choose! Today, I am going to give you a list of some other options to try this year if you feel like branching out!…

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Reunions-JUST SHOW UP

Reunions are a wonderful time to reconnect with family and friends. Reunions bring opportunities to grow deeper in interpersonal relationships as well as build new friendships. Great memories are made through activities that are planned, combined with spontaneous fun that just happens when family and friends gather.…

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