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5 Tips for making the most of the Christmas Season with intentional planning and enjoying the holiday season even during hard times. #covidchristmas #christmascelebrating

I don’t know about you, but I’m just over it all. I’m trying so hard to just get “in the mood.” I just want my heart filled in a way that can only come in the holiday. Both from the magic of the season, but the reminders of the cradle, too. I started an...

Dec 16, 2020

These Christmas lessons for Preschoolers outline a 4-week approach to teaching toddlers and preschoolers the story of the Nativity and Baby Jesus. #christmaskidsactivity #teachingaboutbabyjesus #preschoolchristmaslessons #toddlerlessons #christmasactivities

Christmas Lessons for Preschoolers to learn about Jesus

This year my Little Man is a sponge, so I’m being intentional with a few Christmas Lessons for a Preschooler by using each week of December as a theme for exploring the story of the nativity with my toddler son. My mom has been a preschool teacher for more than 40...

Dec 9, 2020

Holidays

Advent Roundup

I've always loved Advent - the celebration of beginnings, but more the purposeful, intentional leaning into the Manager and the Savior. Why it takes Christmas to beckon my heart to pause, I have no idea. I didn't grow up in a home that did Advent as a "thing."...

Dec 6, 2020

Recipes

This easy slow cooker stew using deer meat has the deep flavors of an enchilada or taco soup with pantry staples. Its a quick and filling meal for a week night or take camping or deer camp. #deerrecipes #venisonrecips #campingrecipes #slowcookersoup #tacosoup #deerchili #deerleasemeals #crockpotdeermeatrecipes

Slow Cooker Fajita Deer Stew

For those with someone headed to the deer woods this weekend this Slow Cooker Fajita Deer Stew is the perfect recipe for the upcoming cool winter evenings. It’s a make-ahead meal to you take camping or send back to the deer lease. I loved that I pulled the meat out...

Nov 14, 2020

Holidays Recipes Solutions

With the warm flavors of fall spices, this Slow Cooker Spiced Pear Butter is a perfect treat for homemade biscuits or a simple piece of toast. Lighted up with sugar alternatives, and essential oils to bring about more flavor. I use wild pears from a tree in my papa's back yard, but grocery store pears would work as well. #applebutter #fallfruitrecipes #pearrecipes #whattodwithpears #fruitspread

Pear Butter with Papa’s Pears

As a little girl, I loved going to visit my Papa. His house and the land around it were always an adventure for me. I knew as soon as I jumped out of the car, we could adventure and wander anywhere we wanted. Now don’t go getting the wrong idea, I’ve always loved...

Nov 4, 2020

Holidays Recipes Solutions

This Dollar Store Charcuterie is the easiest way to add a snacking plate to your holiday gatherings. Plus a few bonus tips for essential elements to make the perfect charcuterie board with dollar store finds and dishes you already have at home. #charcuterie #holidayparty #snacking #christmasappetizer #snacktray

Dollar Store Snacking Tray

This Dollar Store Charcuterie is the easiest way to add a snacking plate to your holiday gatherings. Charcuterie boards have elevated all our snacks. But putting out beautiful food on a beautiful board doesn’t have to be complicated, or expensive. I LOVE...

Oct 31, 2020

bigpittstop blog Holidays Recipes

Simple and Easy Halloween party themes and simple snacks to make a festive gathering for friends or just a small family.

Halloween Party Menu

I'm not sure why I love a Halloween party, but I do and these fun and festive menu ideas will help you celebrate the holiday without being too spooky. If you are looking for a family-friendly Halloween party menu then keep on scrolling. I've got a line up of some...

Oct 21, 2020

Cancer Solutions

Facts and frequently asked questions about mammography and breast cancer prevention and early detection.

FAQ on the pink stuff

This month I've been serving as a VIPinks Ambassador for the American Cancer Society. So, I thought I'd take a pause and share with you some valuable information about the American Cancer Society and more specifically breast cancer. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed...

Oct 17, 2020

Holidays Recipes

Easy, Buttery Apple Dumplings

These Easy, Buttery Apple Dumplings, made with a can of Mountain Dew, are the perfect fall treat. We had them recently to celebrate during our big boy party (read, potty training), but they were quickly requested for our Halloween festivities coming up later this...

Oct 14, 2020

Family/Parenting Holidays Solutions

Creative Halloween costumes ideas for kids using ideas from a local dollar store. Get outside the kids aisle or seasonal ideas and get creative as you pull together Halloween costumes, party design or everyday toddler and preschool ideas. #easyhalloweencostumes #cheaphalloweencostumes #dollarstorecostumes

Dollar Store Creative Halloween Costumes

These dollar store kids costumes ideas are super creative, but not expensive. Growing up, we always dressed up for Halloween and my mom was in charge of our fall festival at church. It was always a big deal for us to dress up and my super creative mom helped us...

Oct 7, 2020

Recipes

Crocktober Roundup

Today in honor of my dad, I thought I would do a fun blog round up and pull together my top Slow Cooker recipes to celebrate Crocktober. I love using my slow cooker for anything from soup, to making weeknight dinners, canning, and even a breakfast now and again....

Oct 6, 2020

Holidays Recipes

This fall cereal and harvest candy snack mix is the perfect way to celebrate college homecoming celebrations at Ouachita Baptist University. #fallsnacks #harvesttreats #fallsnack #cerealsnackmix

Ouachita Homecoming Snack Mix

Today is Homecoming at my beloved Ouachita. And this year looks a little different. Usually, by now I’ve picked out the perfect picture worthy outfits and bought my Tiger Tunes and football game tickets. But, none of those things are happening this year. But, it’s...

Oct 3, 2020