packing your hospital bag to have a baby
Getting ready for a hospital stay when you are ready to deliver your baby is a little more complicated than just taking a couple of things or showing up to have a baby. I mean you could do that, but a little planning will help you be more comfortable and make your...
God’s Plan for the World
Have you ever thought about the journey of the people involved in your spiritual lineage? Just like the lineage of Jesus is listed out in Matthew 1, have you ever thought about how far back you could trace your spiritual lineage – the name of the person who told you about Jesus and the name of the person that told them, and the name of the person that told them.
After Baby Tummy Butter
So, the last month of my pregnancy, my tummy stretched and stretched and stretched. Thankfully, it was stretching straight out and not wide out, but still I had a feeling there was a lot I couldn't see besides my feet and how to tie my shoes. My husband was...
Crockpot Gumbo
Our baby boy came a couple of weeks ago and I knew that would mean guests and visitors for at least a couple weeks. I just couldn't stand the thought of not having some meals ready for when people got here. Or, at least groceries ready for my mom or Mr. McKinney to...
Valentine’s Sayings
I like Valentine' Day. Not as much as Thanksgiving, but I love a day where we pause and celebrate love. We celebrate and focus on others. I'm thankful to have a special someone, but its not even just about that for me. I love getting to love on others. And, I hope some of these ideas will inspire you to do the same.
Morning Breakfast Sandwiches
This post is part of a month long series on "lighter fare" with the Arkansas Women Bloggers #FoodieFriday collection. Each week for the past year I've made these breakfast sandwiches for Mr. McKinney. I need a little variety in my food life, but he can eat the same...
Gift Giving Ideas
So, it might seem weird to offer a list of of gift ideas in January, but it is precisely the time our minds go blank after all the gifting we have done in December. So, I thought I'd save my list of favs and get your 2018 gifting off to a grand start! Before...
Short Cut Lasagna
Shortcut Lasagna is one of my top five "go-to" meals. Whether its a meal to gather, a meal to take, an easy meal to put in the freezer, or a hearty meal for a weeknight dinner that we can eat as leftovers later in the week. The meal is hearty, its a few ingredients...
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