Wordless Wednesday: Rescued
Colossians 1:13-14 “For he rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sin.”
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Wordless Wednesday: Protection
2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Creamy Parmesan Pork Chops
Do you ever have a random “ah-ha” moment when trying to figure out what to make for supper, well that’s exactly how these Creamy Parmesan Pork Chops came to be! No need to stand at the grill in the middle of Iowa winter to get a juicy flavorful pork chop with this recipe!
But first, an update! Life has actually slowed down for our family! Most of you know by now that we live sports season to sports season during the school year and we are in that happy month-long sabbatical from sports currently! It’s the down-time between basketball and track! (Don’t worry, our first track meet is March 14th, so it’s literally only a month long!) This means with less running, we get more time at home, more time together as a family! T and I spent a warm 4 days in Branson a couple weeks ago. We took R and a friend to an Iowa State basketball game recently, while M and I have played many games of Skip-Bo! It’s all been bliss!
Danna’s Bar-B-Que & Burger Shop: Branson, MO
We Love Branson
Who doesn’t love some good barbecue?! And who doesn’t love a quaint locally owned joint?! That’s exactly what you get at Danna’s Bar-B-Que & Burger Shop in Branson, MO! The options of places to eat in Branson are endless, but you can never go wrong with a visit to Danna’s! Whether you want a juicy burger, pulled pork, or smoked chicken, you won’t go away hungry!
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Winter in Iowa isn’t over and this Beef & Barley Soup not only is easy, but it is comforting on these cold, blustery days. Weekends without lots of commitments means we stay home a lot and this means that I
Diner Night: A Family Tradition
Tradition…what does it mean to you?! To me, it means almost anything centered around my family! Are you ready for a rare sneak peak at our “at-home” life? It’s fun, I promise! Welcome to Diner Night! This past weekend we enjoyed Diner Night and I wanted to share it with you because well…it’s so dang fantastic!
I can’t take credit for this tradition, T started this with the boys before I came around, but they welcomed me into this tradition and it’s still one our favorite at home activities. It’s nothing complicated, nothing fancy, but it’s ours and we all love it! Well, T might not enjoy it as much as the rest of uf since he’s the burger and malt guru, but still…
So, what will you need for a diner night?! You’ll need burgers, french fries or tater tots, and supplies for malts/shakes. Oh, and don’t forget your fun attitude and a game or two wouldn’t hurt either!
“Clean” Open-Faced Tuna Melt – A Healthy Alternative
I love tuna and could eat it on a very regular basis. Ok, I’ll be honest, I really do eat it pretty regularly and I’ve recently fell in love with the tuna packets that don’t require you to drain the tuna. And while I know they are more expensive, my time and energy are clearly worth more than that to me! Plus, who can actually successfully drain a can of tuna without losing some down the drain?!
I’m in the middle of another 21 Day Fix round as well as participating in the Live Healthy Iowa 10-Week Wellness Challenge. Basketball season (hello, concession stand food) as well as my own bad habits have made it more difficult this time around and it’s cold which means I want creamy, gooey, warm foods! Why are comfort foods so unhealthy?!
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Keeping Your Business Relevant in Today’s Changing World
As a small business owner change is inevitable. The change may be in your staff, your marketing plan, or even your store set-up and location. Change is a part of our lives and it seems to be happening faster and more often than ever before. As a small business owner you have to constantly be on your toes with the ever changing trends! Here are a few tips to help you focus on how to keep your business relevant in today’s world.
Identify Your Audience – Do you know who the audience of your business is? Is it teens, 20 something females, middle-age or retired men? Whoever your audience is, it is important find ways to reach them! If you aren’t a member of your target audience, talk to them, find out where and how they learn about businesses similar to yours. Make sure you’re following the trend!
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Wordless Wednesday: Beauty
Ecclesiastes 3:11 – “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.”
Random Monday Thoughts, 1/16/2016
It’s Monday again…I can’t believe it, but thankfully we had a weekend at home for a change! I haven’t had random Monday thoughts in quite awhile..well, actually I have, but haven’t had time to jot them down! So, here we are!
The Cold from H*!L – So, about January 5th, I started the symptoms of a small winter cold…sore throat from post nasal drip, slightly stuffed up, etc. Over the next couple days the symptoms grew into a full-blown cold/sinus infection. Last Monday found me home from work, sleeping on the couch most of the day, and headed to the doctor! Armed with antibiotics, heavy doses of Sudafed, and nasal spray I spent Tuesday at home too! The bottom of my nose is so raw from blowing and wiping it that I now have 2 cracks in the skin! UGH! I’m not tired and worn out, but I am tired of having pressure on my ears, my nose constantly stuffed up, etc. If anyone has any tips on how to get rid of this cold from H*!L, I’m open to suggestions!!
