Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

Last week, I was walking through a large store. A silver-haired lady struck up a conversation with me about her cat. I kept looking around to see if she was talking to someone behind me, but there was...

We all have visions of what Thanksgiving is supposed to look like. There are supposed to be loving and supportive friends and family gathered around the table. And, that table is supposed to be filled...

I was reminded this week that my emotions often get the better of me. When that happens, I often picture a giant snowball rolling down a hill, gathering speed and size as it zooms to the bottom. Well,...

Did you know that honey is mentioned in the Bible 61 times? Its meaning is often associated with abundance and prosperity (as in Exodus 3:8 when God told Moses he would lead them to a land flowing wit...

It's time for our November Cookie-of-the-Month. Can you believe this year is almost over? This month's cookie is based on a classic butter tart. Butter Tarts are a quintessential Canadian dessert. The...

When my kids were little, I wanted to make sure they could celebrate the coming of Fall without turning their backs on our beliefs. We carved crosses in pumpkins, we painted pictures that said: "God m...

I know most of us are struggling to process all the horrible stories coming out of Israel. I, for one, am having trouble sleeping or caring about the mundane tasks that fill a "normal" day. How much m...

I am a visual person. I love color and patterns. I'm like a toddler, throw some color my way and you have my immediate attention. I was scrolling the other day and an ad popped up for a classy brand o...

Our October Cookie-of-the-Month is a real winner! A pairing of a traditional chocolate chip cookie, PLUS chocolate and orange, makes these extra special. I love chocolate and orange together. The brig...

There's a lot of talk about bullying in the news these days. But, there's one kind of bully that is rarely mentioned: MOM BULLIES! I would bet my life savings that every mom out there has been the vic...