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...
Rainy Days and Mondays (3 Summer Activities to Enjoy on Days Like These)
by Cathy Baker “Lost time is never found again.” Benjamin Franklin R-E-D-E-E-M-I-N-G S-U-M-M-E-R I made a lot of mistakes as a mom of two little boys, especially before coming to know Christ. But one thing I longed for as a young mother was to create good memories for my children. Today, I’m sharing three favorite family activities from way back...
When a New Perspective Sneaks Up and Refreshes Your Soul
by Cathy Baker Is there anything more refreshing than a an ice cold slushy or a splash in the pool on a sweltering summer day? R–E–F-R-E–S–H–M–E–N–T Turns out, there is. If you’ve attended the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference there’s one particular room where dreams have the potential to either take flight, or...
How I Lost 14 Pounds in 8 Weeks with Weight Watchers
by Cathy Baker Three things you need to know about this post: 1. It’s not exactly a snippet. 2. It is, however, something I sense God wants me to share. 3. His promptings trump my plans. H-E-A-L-T-H-Y Before I jump in, you need to know that in 2012 I was enrolled in Weight Watchers, as I am now, but the results were much different. It took me six months to lose ten pounds. Here’s...
When Inspiration Isn’t Enough
by Cathy Baker Welcome to our June series, Summer Snippets! Every Monday and Wednesday you’ll find a pithy post, perfect for hot summer days when a sip refreshes more than a guzzle. I-N-S-P-I-R-A-T-I-O-N inspire [in-spahyuh r]: to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence. Many of us land on the steps of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s...
When It’s Proper to Nap on a Date
by Cathy Baker How do you spend Sunday afternoons? Some of my favorite childhood memories are grounded in those mid-day hours. My step-mom and I made lemon blueberry muffins (with tart icing always dyed blue!) We’d gather around the TV to watch the Cowboys (Roger Staubach days) and during half-time we’d walk through nearby woods in search of kindling for our wood...
A Pete Townshend Fave and May Giveaway!
by Cathy Baker Today’s Artist Date may seem a bit odd for some but let’s encourage one another to skirt about our sense of ease and dare to explore what lies just beyond the next corner. Save the Date(s): It’s your choice! Choose one or both dates. Who knows? You may find yourself giggling like a nine-year old or being as contemplative as an eighty-year-old. These...