the weather forecast was calling for clearing skies. “HA!” I pointed out the car window to a cloud-free area. “My mom always said, ‘If you see a patch of blue big enough to make a Dutchman’s britches, it means the sun will...
Since spiritual direction–similar to what I currently do as a chaplain–is a ministry of hospitality, she emphasizes the importance of “creating an uncluttered, clean, and welcoming space” (p. 11) We must always be ready to receive a guest, which requires us to have our own house in ...
MREs are no home cooked meal, but in terms of utility and shelf life, they’re hard to beat, which is why they’re widely used by nearly every military around the world. They are many types (I’ll show you the most common and best MREs to buy below depending on your budget) and ...
Neyland, Bennett, Malachi and Ramsey met us at the door in their colorful cartoon caricature underwear, shirtless and shoeless. This is what they do…and it’s one of the things I love about them. They are fun and free. David asked if we wanted to go to the beach for about an hour...
Know how much sweetness you like and go off that; whites and milks tend to be sweeter than darks due to the percentage of the bar that's made up of sugar. But there are some very mild dark chocolates that taste like a milk chocolate and are quite good for you, and vice versa with...
When you finish looking, comment on this post and you might win free stencils! I keep my radar up starting at the end of summer for small Christmas gifts to make (using stencils) or give. I’ve found it makes my budget manageable because it doesn’t allow me to feel rushed at the ...
… is that they’re hard. I think I may have subconsciously avoided long-term relationships for this reason for most of my life. I used to tell people I couldn’t imagine anything worse than domesticity or the proverbial white picket fence, or the banality and routine—the grind!—of a ...
You can buy caffeine + L-theanine in an encapsulated form that already come in this ratio off of Amazon, or buy straight L-theanine to mix with your caffeine of choice – I simply put some right in my morning coffee. Build more muscle, become smarter and live longer using Saunas Who ...
Click Image to Buy Now Synopsis: Locked deep in the palace dungeon for killing her abuser, Yelena knows she’ll never be free again. The laws in Ixia are strict, and murderers must be executed, no matter the reason. But just as she’s resigned herself to her fate, she’s offered an...
How much milk or half and half do you add to your coffee or tea? How much sugar? Bet you don’t have a clue. We all do a freehand pour. Try measuring how much you pour and you might be really surprised. The Add-Ins Heavy cream, 2 tablespoons: 104 calories ...