One thing I love about the place where my husband and I often go on dates is that they always leave a bottle of cold water on the table...
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For many people, the heavy responsibilities of home and family and earning a living absorb all their time and strength. Yet such a home–where love is–may be a light...
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Strawberries … our family loves them. My husband just added to our garden 24 new plants to our existing beds, a few weeks ago. Did you know that strawberries...
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How do you plan ahead for breakfast when you’re heading out of town the next day, and you want something hearty and healthy? Also, when I’m looking for recipes,...
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Are you ever asked to bring refreshments to a concert, school or nighttime event, or even a party? When I think of refreshments, growing up it was always “cookies.”...
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Don’t try to be the hostess you are not. You want to be gracious, and entertaining should feel natural. – The Reluctant Entertainer Probably the most important entertaining tip...
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