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Easy Strawberry Jam
It’s strawberry season in North Carolina! A quick trip to a local U-Pick farm with my sister, granddaughter and her friend was wonderful! Driving home the car smelled like sweet strawberries soon to…
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Lessons Learned as a Relief Society President
As a Relief Society president, you may feel overwhelmed by everything and everyone you need to know and the things you need to do. Magnifying your calling will be both exhausting and exhilarating.…
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Did You Hear a Thing I Said?
I’ve had a few experiences this month that got me thinking about listening. Do we really listen or are we just waiting (patiently or impatiently) for our turn to speak? I want to…
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Christian Passover
On the night before He was crucified, Jesus and His apostles gathered for a meal which we call The Last Supper — which was the Jewish holiday Passover. Many Christians celebrate this traditional Jewish holiday…
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Apple Crisp
Our family loves warm desserts especially apple crisp but I admit I haven’t always been happy with the flavor and texture of this dessert. I have finally figured out the secret of making a tasty…
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Twelve Free Gifts to Give this Christmas
There are at least 12 gifts that are cheaper than material gifts yet will mean so much more. Gifts that warm the heart and brighten the spirit around the holidays and bring wonderful…
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Gift Giving Ideas to Boomers from Millennials
What gift do you give a Baby Boomer? The Boomer generation, for the most part, has done well financially and are at a stage where they can buy what they want. But, after…
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Gift Giving Ideas to Millennials from Boomers
Millennials – those born from 1981 to 1996 – are also called the Me Generation. You know what? I don’t believe that! The Millennials I know are generous, hard-working, educated, and talented. They…
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Avocado Toast
Our daughter Megan works at Famous Toastery, a breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant. My favorite thing on the menu is Annie’s Avocado Toast. Oh my! Of course, we had to figure out how to make it…
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Chocolate Chip Pie
Chocolate chip pie is the favorite at our house. It’s rich, loaded with chocolate, and very easy to make. I always make a double recipe! For 1 pie you will need: 1 cup sugar…