I love traditions, especially holiday traditions. I love everything from the discovery of a new tradition all the way through to the ritual that has been passed down through the generations being faithfully acted out. I love the way my children count on traditions and remind me of them every year to insure that none will be left out or forgotten. … [Read more...]
Savory Pumpkin Recipe
Need to feed a Vegan at your holiday meals? Or simply looking for something different to cook this holiday season? This Savory Pumpkin Recipe passed the test for my Vegan dad last year, and it tasted delicious enough to serve to any vegetable loving crowd. I made this in small individual sized pumpkins, but you could double the recipe and put it … [Read more...]
Allow For Being Human
Recently a friend of mine wrote on Facebook, “Wishing sharpies were washable....” after her young daughter had used a sharpie for “artwork” all over a family members bedding. I knew that my friend had already dealt with disciplining her daughter and wrote back, “Might as well give the kids a pack of colorful sharpies and let them go to town to … [Read more...]
Go Shake a Veterans Hand in Gratitude
I grew up on military bases in foreign countries, and still, it wasn't until I was much older that I truly understood the full extent of the sacrifice that our military makes every day for our freedom. This song, 'Veteran's Hand, written by Prevo Rodgers Jr. after he returned home in 2006 from a tour in Iraq is a great reminder that we should … [Read more...]
Reverse Agave Caramel Apples
Agave Caramel with Granny Smith apples are a favorite treat around our house. When I saw a picture on Pinterest of apples filled with caramel I simply had to combine my Agave Caramel recipe with this idea of a reverse caramel apple. Here are the results. Apple 8-10 Granny Smith Apples 2 quarts cold water 1/4 to 1/2 cup lemon … [Read more...]
Book Reviews of When I was Young I Flew the Sun Like a Kite
Renee Crosse "WOW! What a beautifully written book of poetry. Kayla Fioravanti has such a genuine and honest way with words. Kayla writes, "In the Arms of the Shepherd, is the story of the redefinition of my life. The significance of the transformation that poem recounts is so important to who I am now that I wanted to break down the poem for my … [Read more...]
Action Acts as a Magnet Towards Finding Purpose
I have a love hate relationship with sleep. On one hand I love to sleep and on the other hand I have trouble quieting my mind to go to sleep. My sleepless nights have given me plenty of time to ponder sleep and the various ways in which we can sleep through life; even when we are awake. The last time I physically slept through life was in … [Read more...]
The Best Ever Meat Lasagna Recipe
This really is the best meat lasagna recipe ever. As you read the directions you might think that I’m going overboard on the sauce, but trust me on this one. We always use a full three bottles of Prego Sauce to make it. This recipe is best made the day before you are going to serve it. The Best Ever Meat Lasagna 1 lb mild ground Italian … [Read more...]
When Death is Personal & Piercing
Death can make many levels of acquaintance with us. There is some death that is remotely connected to you and gives your heart pause, like distant relatives you never met or celebrities. There is death that hits you full force in the heart. And there is the impact death can make in your life that is everywhere in between. I remember the time … [Read more...]
Agave Sweetened Hot Chocolate
Now the the cool weather is upon us it is time for hot cocoa, but I have no premade hot cocoa in the house so I had to come up with a hot chocolate recipe. It is delicious, organic and agave sweetened! Hot Chocolate Ingredients per cup 2 Tbsp Organic Agave Nectar 2 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 10 ounces Milk ¼ Tsp. Vanilla … [Read more...]
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