May the joy and love of Christmas be yours during this season. Always know you are special to many people. Unique gifts have been given to each of us and can be leveraged to better the world around us, especially at Christmastime. As you celebrate this year, remember that the Christ child came to change the world. My prayer is …
Don’t Let Fear Stop You
I read this the other day and wanted to share it with you. “Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you!” It’s all about the mindset by which we proceed through life. Do you ever feel afraid? Fear can creep in and cause us to doubt ourselves if we let it. Everyone has …
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you all are having a wonderful Valentine’s Day spending time with your loved ones. Valentine’s Day is such a happy time to celebrate the people in your life who really mean the most. It’s not just about the flowers and chocolate; it’s truly taking time to recognize all the things your loved ones do for …
The Ultimate Pound Cake
When given a choice, my family will always opt for a hot pound cake right out of the oven. A few years ago, I shared one of my favorite pound cake recipes with you— Jo’s Whipping Cream Pound Cake. Pound cakes have always been popular and are always at the heart of a recipe collection. They are easy for both the …
Working Through Change
There’s one thing that is for certain in life: everything changes. I hate change. I love going to my favorite restaurant and knowing my favorite dish will be right on the menu, center column, fourth from the top. But the real springer? One day I went there, and there was a new menu for the season. Oh no, change! Why …
Jingle Bells! My Christmas Tree Ornament Tradition
I love ornaments, and I have so many favorites that my grandchildren have made for me. Every year as I unpack them, I let my mind think back to wonderful times and beautiful celebrations. When Neal and I got married, we started a silver jingle bell ornament collection. Since we were married on December 23, these bells are a treasured Christmas …