grateful for spouse

How to Be More Grateful for Your Partner ~ Thoughtful Gift Idea!

A few years ago I found myself being a bit too nit picky with my husband day in and day out. I decided to start a daily journal for him. I wanted to make it simple, and not too time consuming or overwhelming. I bought a small notebook, kept it by my bedside, and started writing one positive thing about my husband each night before I went to bed. I did make it an entire year, and I gave the journal to my husband on his birthday the following year. It was a good walk down memory lane for him, but more than that, it was a year full of positive, loving comments all for him!

Pioneer Candy Recipes: Hard Taffy and Old Fashioned Rock Candy
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Pioneer Candy Recipes: Hard Taffy and Old Fashioned Rock Candy

I thought a fun summer activity would be to make some pioneer candy recipes – and it was! My kids and I made “pioneer taffy” and old fashioned rock candy. They took a little while to cook, but in the end it was worth it. These pioneer treats would be great to have for a…

spinach artichoke dip with pepper jack cheese
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Homemade Spinach Artichoke Dip (with Pepper Jack Cheese!!)

I’m sure you can relate to the experience of falling head-over-heels for a certain menu item at a restaurant and WISHING you had the recipe. That’s exactly what happened to me. The minute I tried this hot spinach artichoke dip with pepper jack cheese at a local restaurant, I knew I needed it as a…