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Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
Cold winter days are one of my favorite times to make this classic main dish, macaroni and cheese. This simple, no-fuss recipe comes together quickly and only takes 30 minutes in the oven. And it makes great leftovers too! Recipe: Macaroni & Cheese INGREDIENTS2 cups elbow macaroni2 cups (approximately) shredded cheddar cheese1 cup all-purpose flour3-4…
A Simple Plan for New Year Priorities
I love the freshness, the simplicity, of a new year. Do you? Before the busyness returns and the schedules fill up, we have this quiet pause, giving us time to contemplate a simple plan for the new year that reflects what is important to us. Many of us use this time to write out goals…
A Christmas Season of Simplicity
I love ideas. I love cookbooks – because they are full of ideas. I love hobby stores – because they are full of ideas. I love Pinterest – because of the endless ideas I can save in my personal online scrapbook! And with the Christmas season now front and center, it seems like the perfect…
5 Simple Steps to Creating a Gratitude Journal
These 5 simple steps to creating a gratitude journal can make the difference between rushing through the holidays or making memories to cherish. This simple idea for encouraging a spirit of thankfulness works for everyone, whether you are starting your own personal gratitude journal or beginning a new tradition for your family. Step 1: Keep…
5 Promises To Carry You Through
The news has been full of storms in recent weeks. Hurricanes, wars, economic stress, and more can generate fears that grow to overwhelming proportions. How can we weather these storms and come through with a faith that is still strong? The writer of Psalm 73 also faced some storms. He gives an honest description of…
Simple Apple Cake Recipe
This simple apple cake is the perfect treat for the autumn season! This recipe has been in my family for years, making its way to our dinner tables and holiday gatherings. With simple ingredients and just a good old-fashioned wooden spoon for mixing, you are sure to enjoy this treat and get compliments when it…
The Simplicity of One Thing
“I want to figure out how to start writing again. I lost my writing voice somewhere in the midst of life just happening. Weddings. Funerals. Travels. Jobs. Grocery shopping. Insomnia. Stress. Cleaning. There’s always something else to do. To fix. To clean. To think about. So how do I do “one thing”? Is it even…
A Simple Fall Recipe – Apple Crisp
This simple fruit crisp recipe is one of my favorites when apples are in season and the temperatures get low enough to turn on the oven and do some fall baking! I received this simple recipe from my mother-in-law, Mildred Ashley. She was an excellent cook and knew how to stretch a dollar to go…
Finding a Simple Faith
Do you ever long for a simple faith? I know I do. Life can feel difficult on so many levels. So where can we turn to find a faith that carries us through the complexities of life? Recently I have been working on edits for my upcoming book, Faith Refreshed: a Slow Walk with Jesus.…
Summer is here! Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe
This easy homemade barbecue sauce recipe will become your go-to for all your summer grilling.
Keeping it Simple: Managing the Stress of Stuff
It took me a long time to realize that I am an organizer, not a cleaner. This is an important difference that needs to be recognized. A cleaner spends energy removing dirt, dust, and grime from floors and surfaces. An organizer spends energy putting things in their proper place, including paperwork, kitchen gadgets, tools, and…
Fresh homemade strawberry pie
My family has picked fresh strawberries locally for many years, even taking our children with us when they were young. And I have been making this strawberry pie recipe since my sister-in-law first shared it with me in 1988. It has been an annual favorite ever since! This simple recipe doesn’t even require a traditional…
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Hello! I’m Debbie — Lover of Jesus, Pastor’s Wife, Mom, Encourager, Hobby Gardener and passionate about the simple pleasures of life.
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