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You guys know I’m a fall girl and I love ALL THINGS PUMPKIN! Yup, I’m all about pumpkin spice and everything nice and I have no shame in declaring my pumpkin-spice obsession! One of the things I love about pumpkin is its flavor versatility – it is equally delicious enjoyed sweet or savory and doesn’t […]
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The pear often takes a backseat to the apple during the fall months but it is a featured fruit of the season nonetheless. While I’m guilty of preferring the apple over the pear, I still like to take advantage of cooking and eating whatever the freshest finds are at my local supermarket and farmer’s market […]
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Over the years and by trial and error (read: caving into their cravings), I’ve learned kids will relentlessly request more food until they are full or their mind has moved on to the next activity (or is that just my kids?). Most moms know the “I’m hungry” groans tend to run on repeat until mom […]
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Complacency and mediocrity. Two words that have no place in the vocabulary of a perfectionist. Perfectionists, like myself, are strivers. We’re always working towards something bigger, better, stronger, more valuable, relevant, or higher achieving. We are not lazy people, but ambitious people, forgoing comfort or stillness to pursue busyness and productivity for the reward of […]
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Faithfully Different: Regaining Biblical Clarity in a Secular Culture By Natasha Crain There is no neutral worldview. Rather, the lens in which every human views the world is shaped and refined by one’s moral, philosophical, and scientific beliefs as well as one’s personal attitudes, values, and experiences. Everyone has a worldview that they use to […]
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As a foodie, one of my favorite things about the summer months is preparing meals with the freshest fare found at my local farmer’s market or grown from my daughter’s garden. In my opinion, there is no better way to savor the flavors of the season than by eating food that makes me feel as […]