Author Archives: Rachel Matembe

Rolex Recipe, A Delicious & Popular Ugandan Street Food
Today I am so excited to be sharing with you one of my favorite Ugandan recipes, the Rolex. I prepared this recipe as part of the Museum of Surrey Community Treasures Exhibit: Celebrating Our Ugandan ...
Rachel Matembe Mar 12, 2025 Photo: Diamond's Edge Photography

Celebrating Our Ugandan Heritage at the Museum of Surrey in British Columbia
This year, I did something exciting, nerve recking and fun all wrapped up in one. The process actually began in August of 2024 when I filled out an application for a Community Treasures exhibit at the...
Rachel Matembe Mar 11, 2025 Photo Credit: Diamond's Edge Photography

Keeping Siblings Occupied at Sports Events
Have you been racking your brain for ideas on how to keep a sibling occupied while at competitive sports events? Our daughter has a swim meet at least once a quarter and these events last up to five h...
Rachel Matembe Mar 10, 2025 Getty | Kate-Sept2004

Basking in God's Glorious Creation on an Early Sunday Morning
And Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the Lord. Genesis 19:27 There is something special about taking an early morning walk on a quiet Sunday morning. Sunday mor...
Rachel Matembe Mar 06, 2025

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Who doesn't love crunchy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies? Mmmm....my mouth is watering just thinking about them! A friend shared this recipe with me when we visited them in the beautiful farm city that...
Rachel Matembe Mar 04, 2025

Safe in the Arms of a Loving Father
For BC family day this year we surprised our children with a trip to FlyOver Canada at Vancouver's downtown waterfront. FlyOver Canada is an immersive flying journey that connects you with Canada's be...
Rachel Matembe Feb 25, 2025

Step in Faith Out of Your Comfort Zone and Become Bold as a Lion
This year I have received the boldness to step out of my comfort zone on many occasions. For the first time since we joined 3 years ago, I agreed to tutor classes on our homeschool community days. I w...
Rachel Matembe Feb 19, 2025

You've Been Hugged! DIY Handmade Hug Card for Valentine's Day Family Craft
Handmade cards are not just beautiful and unique, the time and effort used to make them makes them an extra sweet and special gesture. Crafting is a creative way to spend more time as a family. It's a...
Rachel Matembe Feb 04, 2025

What Does Obeying God's Instruction Look Like?
Matthew 25: 22-26 And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here, I have made two talents more.' 23 His master said to him, 'Well done, good a...
Rachel Matembe Jan 30, 2025 Getty | Tanankorn Pilong

A Few of My Favorite Things About You
We could all use some words of affirmation from the people that mean the most to us, our family and friends. A genuine compliment lifts our spirits, encourages us and spurs us on even to greater works...
Rachel Matembe Jan 23, 2025