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Easy Fruit Cobbler
Mama's Recipes

Easy Fruit Cobbler

to lose a mother slowly
Family

To Lose a Mother Slowly

Mama's Recipes

Blueberry Delight

Family

Memories of Mama

by Hannahupdated on March 3, 2024February 4, 20232 Comments on Memories of Mama

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Barbara Walters con Fidel Castro en La Habana, 1977
Family

Barbara Walters 1929-2022

by Hannahupdated on December 31, 2022December 31, 20222 Comments on Barbara Walters 1929-2022

I mentioned Barbara Walters to a class of high school students once and they had no idea who I was talking about. I couldn’t believe it! How could anyone not know such an incredibly famous icon of American journalism? She was humble, talented, and she became a part of the homes that turned on the …

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Shopping

Is Buying an Elf Kit a Good Idea?

by Hannahupdated on November 1, 2024December 24, 2022Leave a Comment on Is Buying an Elf Kit a Good Idea?

Why Not? Is buying an elf kit a good idea? For the first time ever, this year I bought one. An ad popped up on Facebook and it looked fun and I was tired so why not? For starters, even with a discount, I felt the cost was too high. The original price was $99.00. …

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closeup photo of baubles on christmas tree
Family

They Were Christmas

by Hannahupdated on December 6, 2022December 6, 20222 Comments on They Were Christmas

We thought it was the tree, the gifts, the lights, and staying up late, having pretend snowball fights. But they were Christmas. Our minds never imagined that they wouldn’t be with us. They were Christmas. They were big smiles and happy laughs, perfect gift finders and fun. They were kind, honest, and gave grace when …

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Mama's Recipes

Golden Brown, Crispy, Crunchy Lumpia

by Hannahupdated on September 7, 2023November 14, 2022Leave a Comment on Golden Brown, Crispy, Crunchy Lumpia

Favorite Filipino Food Lumpia is one of my favorite Filipino foods. It’s hard to rival the crispy crunch and delicious filling paired with white rice or pancit. It is impossible to eat only one and you will have to force yourself away from the plate. They just melt in your mouth and you have eaten …

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Faith

Don’t Give Up on God

by Hannahupdated on October 1, 2023November 4, 2022Leave a Comment on Don’t Give Up on God

I saw the world in black and white instead of the vibrant colours and shades I knew existed. Katie McGarry Even Then Sometimes in life it’s easy to give up on people. It’s easy to feel alone. Maybe you feel down, uninvited, not chosen. Social media might steal your time a little too much, and …

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Travel

Fall Fun at Historic Greenbrier Farms

by Hannahupdated on March 3, 2024November 1, 2022Leave a Comment on Fall Fun at Historic Greenbrier Farms

Historic Greenbrier Farms Have you ever heard of Historic Greenbrier Farms? Located in Chesapeake since 1916, it’s a surprisingly great place to visit for fall fun – for both kids and adults. I had no idea how much they have to offer! Tips to Consider When you go, allow yourself plenty of time to do …

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IHOP - Kingsland, Georgia, USA
Family

IHOP Restaurant Experience

by Hannahupdated on February 14, 2025October 19, 2022Leave a Comment on IHOP Restaurant Experience

To look and really see When is the last time you were in a public place and you stopped to just listen and pay attention? To look around and take notice? On a recent visit to IHOP, I told my daughter to sit quietly and listen. “Listen to what?,” she said. I wanted her to …

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no bad days
Family

Having a Bad Day

by Hannahupdated on March 3, 2024October 6, 2022Leave a Comment on Having a Bad Day

On a Tuesday afternoon my oldest said to me, “Mom, you never have a bad day. You are always smiling.” I was quiet for a few minutes. I then replied, “You think I have no bad days?”

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Faith

Dry Sticks Can Bloom

by Hannahupdated on September 25, 2022September 25, 2022Leave a Comment on Dry Sticks Can Bloom

My Butterfly Bush I went outside one day and I was really bummed out when I saw my butterfly bush (AKA lantana). None of its former glory remained. It was nothing but a bunch of dry sticks. And the sticks weren’t even uniform. It looked terrible. It looked crazy. I broke off a few sticks …

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