Inspirational Quote… Whether you find yourself on a steady path or in a difficult life situation, you may need to be brave enough to try something new. You may be afraid that you will not be adequately prepared for this new adventure, but that should not hold us back because it is ok to try…

Recipe Review..Zesty Sloppy Joe’s. Easy and Delicious.
Z I studied the recipe…..(Makes 20-25 servings, so I halved it)….. Ingredients 4 pounds of ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped green pepper 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) of condensed tomato soup, undiluted 1 can (15 ounces) thick and zesty tomato sauce (I used ketchup instead) 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 3/4 cup packed brown…

Journal Prompt-What Comes to Mind When You Think of January?
Journal Prompt-What Comes to Mind When You Think of January? When I think of January, I think of new beginnings and cold weather, both of which I love. I like the thought of a new year. It feels like a time when the slate is wiped clean, and I can start again. The lessons I…

Food Fun For January. January Recipe Challenge!
I love to try new recipes. If I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list…

Happy New Year 2025
I chose this verse for New Year’s Day because it speaks of “future” and “hope.” Not only a future and a hope but a blessing wherein God says he plans to prosper and not harm us. Happy Day! Life is going to be a piece of cake from now on. I will have a ton…

Travel North Carolina. A Few Things to do in North Carolina in January 2025
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I decided to take it further and see what events occur in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s look at a few things you may enjoy in January 2025 in NC. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting…

Food and Drink-Finding Joy in Cooking-December 2024 Recipe Challenge
I love to try new recipes. I find if I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make…

Travel North Carolina-DeWayne’s Christmas Land in Selma NC
I saw an ad on Facebook that talked about one of the largest Christmas Stores in North Carolina. I could not ignore such an exciting ad, so I researched the store, and it was less than an hour away from me in Cary, so I decided I had to check it out. DeWayne’s Christmas…

Recipe Review-Creamy Bacon Spinach Quiche
I made the most delicious Quiche the other day. It is called Creamy Bacon Spinach Quiche, and I found it on a site called The Food Charlatan. It rates high on my cooking scale, and I will definitely make it again. I read over the recipe, and I gathered my ingredients… Some of the cheeses…

Monthly Motivation-May Your Faith Be Stronger Than Your Fear
Monthly Motivation Sometimes, fear does get in our heads and in our way. The fear of failure, the fear of the unknown, and the doubt that we are incapable of success may block our progress. We will miss many opportunities if we listen to that negative voice. What does God say? “Have I not commanded…