This absolutely gorgeous Christmas lap quilt is a surprise gift from the gals at Mentoring Moms made by Susan Davies, mother-in-law of Karen Davies a mentored mom. I feel so special! This is one of the most beautiful quilts I have ever seen, and I am now the proud owner. I just had to share […]
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Simply Perspective!
December 22, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Ed Note: This Christmas season may or may not be as lavish as others for your clan. But this short story really helps us see, our many blessings are not material. I hope you will be blessed. The story was forwarded to me by a friend without any credit given. One day, the father of […]
Holiday Open House for Neighbors
December 21, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Ed Note: My 2nd Annual Neighborhood Open House was held yesterday afternoon. The following vingette is written from my daughter Laura, a 20-something’s point of view. Enjoy! 12 guests arriving. 11 coats a’hanging. 10 dripping boots. 9 plates of cookies. 8 people eating. 7 cups a’sitting. 6 ladies chatting. 5 children screaming. 4 degrees outside. […]
Appetizing Appetizers
December 9, 2009 by · 3 Comments
Mentoring Moms created an Open House Buffet in about 45 minutes last week. Here is the fruit tray: The BLT Bruschetta recipe below is a simple gourmet delight, very delicious, you must try it! BLT Bruschetta 5 Slices Maple flavored Bacon, cooked and crumbled ½ C. finely chopped seeded tomato ½ C. finely chopped leaf […]
12 Days of Christmas
November 30, 2009 by · 3 Comments
Recently I received a copy of The 12 Days of Christmas A Guide to an Old Tradition with a New Purpose. Over the Thanksgiving week-end I had a chance to review this gem. When I opened the book all I could think about was the familiar song and 12 more good things to do before […]
Thankful for Thanksgiving
November 26, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday of the whole year because it lacks major commercialization and gives us a family day to spend together remembering all the blessings God has poured out, many 0f which we have either long since forgotten or easily taken for granted. I have not always been thankful for thorns in […]
Catalog #40 and Recipe Book
November 24, 2009 by · 3 Comments
Ed Note: It has been nearly 20 months since my husband Duane passed away. At last, with God’s help and a terrific printer, Rita Lang, Catalog #40 and Recipes is ready! Download Catalog #40 Here Now Please write to me with your comments: marilyn@urbanhomemaker.com or post a comment!
The First Thanksgiving – an Historical Perspective and Contest
November 18, 2009 by · 49 Comments
Ed Note: According to apronmemories.com here is a huge reason to not only be humbled but exceedingly thankful to our Puritan ancestors as we prepare for the big day. “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for if we do not give up we will reap a harvest of righteousness.” I am so grateful […]
Getting Federalized Health Care Straight
November 15, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
The following excerpt was in our paper last week under the “You Said It Column.” These are comments phoned into the paper. No names are used. This is from the Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 edition of the Grand Junction Sentinel. “Let me get this straight: We’re going to pass a health care plan, written by […]
Three Cookbooks for the Price of Two
November 14, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
THREE FOR THE PRICE OF TWO Gifts for all occasions for just under $10.00 each and the shipping is free! Spiral Bound, Plastic Splash Cover Cookbooks Coupons codes: Buy Three get One Free – BTGO, Buy Four Get Two Free – BSGT Buy Six Get Three Free – BNGT I like to get as much […]