Posted on 1, December 19, 2009 by Kira
Here is my 7th day of Christmas baking post! I know I’ve slacked this past week, but I will hopefully finish by Christmas day! It’s coming up so fast, isn’t it? Anywho, for today, I made some Jam Thumbprints to share with you guys. They’re definitely somethin’ different, but SO yummy! Especially with the delicious, homemade jam I used that [...]
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Posted on 1, December 17, 2009 by Kira
I got a perm!! You guys have to understand, I am NOT very fond of change…so this was pretty daring for me! My main reason for getting a perm, was so it would be much easier to take care of, and so I won’t have to continue flat-ironing every morning (which was killing my hair and very time-consuming!). The first day I [...]
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Posted on 1, December 8, 2009 by Kira
On the 6th day of Christmas……. Sugar Cookies! A yearly favorite! I do have to say, I am late in posting this. I made these a couple days ago, and forgot to post them then. Sooo…. they are now being moved to day six of my 12 days of Christmas baking. Kristina and Ryan got [...]
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Posted on 1, December 7, 2009 by Kira
On the 5th day of Christmas……. Mini Chocolate Delights! Oh. my. goodness. people. You are now looking at your new favorite dessert. I whipped them up this evening and my whole family thought they were fabulous! These balls have a yummy cakey center, and a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate shell that will not let you down! But beware…my mom says [...]
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Posted on 1, December 7, 2009 by Kira
The above photo is actually a front and back view of a Gospel tract, which is now available at www.livingwaters.com. They are printed on water-resistant, light-weight cards and are very eye catching as you can see! You can click here to view a slightly larger version of the print if you cannot make it out in the image [...]
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Posted on 1, December 6, 2009 by Kira
My parents celebrated their 20th year anniversary in October. This first picture was taken back in 1989, the year they got married. The second picture was taken exactly 20 years later… (Above) My dad looks really young here, but is actually two years older than my mom. The Lord God said, “It is not good [...]
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Posted on 1, December 5, 2009 by Kira
*singing* On the third day of Christmas………. I baked Gingerbread Men! I never really thought I was much of a gingerbread lover, but I have to say I really liked these!! I found this recipe over at Enlightened Cooking, and, though the beginning of the recipe was a bit time-consuming, it was definitely well worth it! My [...]
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Posted on 1, December 5, 2009 by Kira
We celebrated Thanksgiving at my grandparents house, with aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, great aunts and uncles and great grandma. We had a wonderful time with family! Here is a picture of us with our grandparents (above).
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Posted on 1, December 2, 2009 by Kira
Welcome to day two of my 12 days of Christmas baking! This next treat is another favorite of mine; very simple to make, and so delicious! Day 2: Snickerdoodles Recipe for Snickerdoodles 1/2 cup Butter, softened (no substitutes) 1 cup Sugar 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda 1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar 1 Egg 1/2 tsp. Vanilla 1-1/2 [...]
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Posted on 1, December 2, 2009 by Kira
Just like last year, my family and I are participating in the Proclamation Ornaments devotional this year. It’s a wonderful little tradition to celebrate Christmas in a deeper, and more spiritual way – keeping CHRIST our main focus. The box contains the Proclamation Ornament devotional booklet, along with 25 ornaments for each day of December leading up to [...]
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Posted on 1, December 1, 2009 by Kira
Ooh, the first day of December! I can hardly believe Thanksgiving has passed, and now we’ve got Christmas rounding the bend! So exciting! One of my favorite things about the Christmas season I think, would have to be all of the baking I get to do! Nothing beats spending time in the kitchen with some [...]
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Posted on 1, December 1, 2009 by Kira
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons are very active in going door to door sharing their faith, and every year we get that knock on our door… When you do, how will you reply? Jehovah’s Witnesses: Witnessing Tips How to Witness to Mormons
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