Have you ever tinted frosting and used icing tips to decorate cupcakes? If so, you know that the tinted color never turns out the exact same color twice. 
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Category: ODDS & ENDS
Hospital Care Package
This post is in honor of one of my nephews who turns 7 today! He is a smart, funny, energetic boy, and also a miracle!
He was diagnosed with infantile leukemia before he was one, and spent most of the next year in the hospital – while his parents juggled how to be there with him, and also care for his two older brothers. They celebrated half-birthdays and didn’t take a day for granted. What an amazing couple!
He now lives the life of a normal school-age kid! I want to remember this answered prayer and give thanks. Today is a gift from God to celebrate!
Homeless Care Package {Love is Humble}
I’ll never forget Maria. I pulled into the Wal-Mart parking lot on my usual errands. A family standing with a sign at the back of the parking lot caught my eye. The man held a cardboard sign, with his wife and two little girls. My heart started beating faster and I knew I needed to go talk with them. 
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Gingerbread Gingersnap Cookies
Merry Christmas, from my kitchen to yours!
Do you prefer gingerbread or gingersnap cookies? Here’s a recipe that combines the best of both! It has the sweet flavor of gingersnaps, and rolls and shapes well like gingerbread. Here’s my Gingerbread Gingersnap Cookies recipe, as well as my Maple Frosting recipe to go with it!
Advent Devotions & Ornaments
There are many things that vie for our attention during the Christmas season! Each year, we like to create space for our family to remember who we are really celebrating. This year, we’re going to use these devotions I wrote a few years ago. I pray they encourage your hearts to draw near to Jesus this season!
