Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

It took 28 years for us to figure out that my son had problems with gluten.  For years, there were signs that he had some kind of allergy, but he (and I) lacked the discipline to put the eliminat...

What is it about springtime that turns us into kids again?  The sun peeks out and the trees begin to blossom and suddenly the urge to run barefoot through the grass becomes too strong to ignore.&...

While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak with him.  Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to s...

Up until this week, I thought that all carpet cleaning companies were pretty much the same. I figured that if you opened the yellow pages, shut your eyes, and pointed your finger anywhere on the page,...

Do you have leftover hard-boiled eggs and chocolate candy from Easter?  Here is the perfect solution!   1 cup butter (softened) 1 ¼ cup br...

A few years ago, my husband’s family rented two beach houses in California.  The little houses were side by side and the beach was a quick walk away.  We did so many fun things togethe...

We give up so much to raise our babies through childhood. We give up sleep, uninterrupted meals, time spent with our spouse, money, and let’s be real, a LOT of our sanity! Alternative...

Recently, my grandson learned to say “Nana”. And, when he looks at me with his big blue eyes and says, “Nana, Nana,” it melts my heart.  I want to give him everything he a...

I live with my husband and my son, but I am the only one in the household who speaks English! I am the lone female in my house.  I live with my husband and adult son (who moved back ho...

You’ve probably heard life being referred to as a “great race.” In 1 Corinthians 9:24, we are instructed to “Run in such a way as to get the prize.” So, when I was asked ...