Finding the Best in Midwest Weekend Getaways
It’s Monday again! Can you believe that? Wow is the summer flying by! Monday seems to come faster each weekend! I hope your summer is going well and you’re finding time to stop, relax, and enjoy the experiences around you!
We’re always looking for fun new foods and dishes to make when camping and these Campfire Cinnamon Bites are just that! And the best party? They are super simple and extra tasty!
Recently on a camping trip of just T and I we decided to experiment. We do this a lot. We typically test things out and then introduce them to the boys if they are a success. I can guarantee that we’ll be introducing these to the boys!
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Psalm 90:1-2 – “Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout the generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole word, from everlasting to everlasting you are God!”
Two weeks has passed already and I’m ready to update you on the garden! If you haven’t been, you really should follow me over on Facebook and Instagram because I give daily updates on the flowers I find in my garden and the vegetables I’m harvesting! I’m happy you’re here though, so let’s take a look!
The window boxes are slowly filling in and adding some bright color to the front of the house! A couple more more weeks and you won’t see much space between them!
Remember how I said I love the town I work in? That love affair doesn’t stop with Forever Yours, Healing Hands, Jaspersen’s or Timeless Treasure either! (Are you sensing a theme??) It extends to the West Fork Wharf and owners Bob & Kim Jensen! If you haven’t visited the West Fork Wharf yet, you need to put it on your to do list, but do it immediately! I find myself actually craving the Wharf! My 12yo step-son says randomly, “it’s too bad we can’t go to the Wharf tonight!” He loves the cheese and onion personal pizza he gets! I love the cheese curds, ranch dressing, propeller fries, and the wings, and….
Well, I think you get the point!
Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
If you follow me over at Learning As I Go, you know that I spend a lot of time at baseball, basketball, and football games, etc. This means I need to be extra prepared with my spirit-wear and when I’m in need, I head to Got You Covered in Hampton! John & Deb Currier have an amazing little business in the downtown Hampton and I’m excited to feature it here today!
Clothing and sewing has been in Deb’s blood for a long time. In 4th grade her mother taught her how to sew and she made all of her own clothing as she went through school. Working with thread and fabric has always been natural to her. She began looking for something to supplement their income. However, she wanted to work from home so she could be with their children. She eventually started to research commercial embroidery and found it was a niche that she wanted to pursue.
Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
It’s Monday. It’s Monday Night…does that tell you anything about how my last couple days have been? It seems that life moves faster and faster every day and every month! But, I digress..Here are my thoughts for today!
1. Two is better than one! Father’s Day was this past weekend and of course we celebrated T, but we also celebrated my dad and my step-dad. That got me thinking…I’m blessed to have two father figures in my life who love me and support me and my family! I thank God daily that he used a bad situation (my parent’s divorce) to bless me with an additional father figure in my life. My theory is that we cannot have enough people who love and care about us, so my cup runneth over!
I grew up in Hampton and have been back for almost 10 years now. Throughout my time working there I was lucky enough to get to know several other business people. Two of those are the owners of Country Heritage Bed & Breakfast. This amazing bed and breakfast is located in rural Franklin County on Highway 3 between Latimer and Hampton. Donnis and her daughter Lacey are the owners of this quaint historic home and are fantastic at what they do!
So, how did they get started into the hospitality business? The house, in which they run their business, was built by the ancestors. 10 years ago it came up for sale and they decided it was time to bring it back into the family and share it with others! Obviously it’s a bed and breakfast so patrons can select from nightly stays, extended stays (interns have stayed throughout the summer), and you can even rent the whole house for events. This is a great place for girls weekends, family reunions, or meeting up with college friends and kids . Of course, they will provide a delicious, home-cooked breakfast for those who who stay! When renting the entire house, you and your guests receive access to the kitchen, decks, and fire pit! You can truly make it your home away from home.
