Author Archives: Maria Magee

Grandparents Day Ideas
Fall is in the air, the kids are heading back to school, and that means Grandparents Day is right around the corner! This year it falls on September 10th and you can always plan on it being the first ...
Maria Magee Aug 29, 2023

Enduring Struggles While Remaining Joyful
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 Close to five years ago now, I was just sittin...
Maria Magee Aug 24, 2023 GettyImages | ArtistGNDphotography

Sunflower Craft
"And the yellow sunflower by the brook, in autumn beauty stood." -William Cullen Bryant I can't help but feel some excitement for the changing season ahead when I see the sunflowers bloom every August...
Maria Magee Aug 09, 2023

The Summer Struggle
Moms put in a lot of effort to keep things running smoothly. This is true all year long, but summertime sure has the potential to add a layer of chaos to even the most well-intentioned, well organized...
Maria Magee Jul 25, 2023

Gluten Free Summer Pasta Salad
Whether you prepare this salad as a side dish or main course, it is the perfect addition to your summer menu! It's light, flavorful, and quick to throw together. You can keep it vegetarian, grill up s...
Maria Magee Jul 11, 2023

Tough Transitions
Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different... -C.S. Lewis Before I had kids, I greatly underestimated how fast time would really go and how quickly ...
Maria Magee Jun 30, 2023

Yummy Chipotle Chicken Tacos and Creamy Chipotle Dip
If you are looking for some recipes that will add a little spice to your summer, these two will do the trick! The tacos are super simple to throw together and most of the work is done by the crockpot....
Maria Magee Jun 27, 2023

Bee Baths and Toad Houses
Looking for a way to attract bees and toads to your garden? These cute houses and baths work great! They are fun to decorate but you can also leave them plain if you'd like, there are lots of possibil...
Maria Magee May 26, 2023

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Looking for a delicious new pie recipe for the warmer months? This one is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The filling tastes as good as it looks and it's fun to have an excuse to use rhubarb on...
Maria Magee May 16, 2023

Burrito Casserole
This casserole is great for any night of the week and any time of the year! If you want a simple and flavorful meal, you can't wrong with this one. You can make it ahead and change up the ingredients ...
Maria Magee May 13, 2023