Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
Fall Closet Cleaning Tips and How to Shop Your Own Closet
by Cathy Baker I don’t know what it is about Fall. Maybe it’s the cool breezes or the fact that I love layered clothing but nonetheless, when a new season approaches it’s time to take stock of what we have, what we need, and what we can share with others. This particular season is a new one for me. I’ve lost 30 pounds since April 2015. Nothing much fits anymore so my...
3 Unique Ways to Bless Others Via…Pumpkins!
by Cathy Baker Did you know that the word “pumpkin” showed up for the first time in the fairy tale Cinderella, according to Good Housekeeping? Yep, today we’re talking pumpkins, fall’s favorite fruit, and unique ways we can use them to bless others. Thistle Wood Farms 1. Gather neighbors, family and friends for a game night. Nothing builds community like informal...
My Idea of Adventure is Your Gain – Starbucks Card Giveaway!
by Cathy Baker I want to be adventurous. I really do. I look at my friends and wish I could live vicariously through them but the truth is, my idea of adventure is trying a new latte flavor at Starbucks. Sad, I know. Today I asked the Barista to create a short Toasted Graham Latte instead of my normal Skinny Vanilla Latte. I knew I was in trouble (Weight Watchers point-wise) when she...
Weight Watcher’s-Friendly Apple Crisp
by Cathy Baker You know the old adage: The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Thankfully for me, the way to Brian’s heart wasn’t through food but a solid friendship and a goofy sense of humor. Still, a girl needs to cook, even the empty-nester type, like myself. As you may know from past posts, I’ve been doing Weight Watchers since...
Look Up For A Fall-Filled Worship Encounter
by Cathy Baker Is anything more awe-stirring than an Autumn evening? Moonlit skies ripe with vibrant stars, crisp light winds brisk enough to warrant warm sweaters and soft scarves. So bundle up and head outdoors. Lay in the bed of your truck or spread out your blanket on a soft patch of grass. Look up! Gaze and marvel at the wonder God has created. Lift up your eyes and look to...
A Poet’s Nod to Autumn – Mary Oliver’s Fall Song
Poetry done well has a way of meandering its way into one’s soul. It moves us, inviting us to observe life from a fresh perspective. Mary Oliver is my favorite poet. Every time I read her work I want to grab paper and pen. Every. Single. Time. She inspires me—and I believe she will inspire you as well, which is why I’m sharing her Fall Song with you today. Be sure to add...