Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

I'm not a Bible scholar by any stretch of the imagination. I admire those who look up root words and their meanings, memorize long passages and study the history of the times, but I am just not wired ...

My dad bought me a book on wreathmaking many years ago. I loved looking at the beautiful pictures, but I knew I'd never make one. Back then, wreaths were symmetrical circles of beauty, and symmetry is...

If you do a "Zucchini" search on allmomdoes.com, you will find all sorts of yummy recipes. Some of the recipes are savory and some are sweet. That's the beauty of zucchinis, they are such an adaptable...

My friend, Kay, sent me a story about a graduating class who received an unexpected gift with their diplomas. Each student received a handwritten note from their teachers. You won't be surprised to le...

Sometimes I struggle with finding a positive side to growing older. All the changes I am going through feel so negative. My face isn't the same one I used to see in the mirror. There are lines and sag...

In my area, we have just gone through a record-setting heatwave. At one point, the thermometer on my back deck hit almost 120 very humid degrees. We are not prepared for that amount of heat here and i...

My family isn't a huge fan of sweets. Which makes me wonder, "Are they really related to me?" So, when I saw this recipe I knew it would be a big hit, and I was right. Shortbread is universally loved ...

When I think of role models, I usually think of amazing people who have traits I wish I had. Usually, they are people who exude faith, confidence, humor and grace. People who make life look easy (even...

I've been watching health documentaries lately. They are full of information, charts and graphs, and experts from all over the world. I've learned so much: Eat meat. Protein should make up most of our...

Snickerdoodle cookies have been around for a long time, at least as far back as the 1800's. According to The Joy of Cooking, these sweet, cinnamon cookies came from Germany. It is thought that their f...