Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

Want to hear a pet peeve of mine? Recipes that call for only part of a can of pumpkin! I mean seriously, what am I going to do with a partial can of leftover pumpkin? That's just one reason I love thi...

Recently, my daughter's birthday was coming up and (in my usual mom style) I had a menu ready, a shopping list written, and cake ideas pinned on Pinterest. And, then I got sick. Like, flat in bed sick...

It's that time of year again! Time to list the weird and wonderful pumpkin spice offerings for 2022. Now, to me, the strangest pumpkin spice product is Spam. Yes, really, SPAM! Want to know what's eve...

People talk about being refined by God. In my early, nave days, I used to think it went something like this: God: "Well done, good and faithful servant. You've done so well that I will honor you by ge...

Fall is almost here! I love Fall, it's my favorite season of the year. One of the pleasures of Autumn is a good bonfire. Lots of Fall parties are centered around a firepit. Whether you're making cider...

Isn't it strange how different each family member can be? I mean, we share a lot of the same DNA, yet God makes each of us unique. I'm thinking today of allergies and food sensitivities. My eldest and...

Need a quick and easy summer treat? This one is cool and refreshing AND so easy that the kids can help make it. Here's what you'll need: Bananas Peanut Butter Peanuts Chocolate chips Optional - coconu...

I remember buying one of those maze books for my daughter when she was little. I explained to her that she had to start at the beginning and get to the finish on the page. She frowned at the paper, to...

Sometimes, it takes a bit of magic to get the kids outside. So, why not have them make nature wands while they're out there? All you need are: Twigs Yarn or embroidery thread Finds from nature (flower...

Summer is here and it seems like all my plants have decided to bloom at once, resulting in such a multitude of flowers that it's hard to take in all the beauty. My daughter has been cutting mass amoun...