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  • Naturally Lovely Thanksgiving Table Ideas from Martha Stewart

    Still trying to figure out how you’re going to decorate your Thanksgiving table? I found some clever ideas over at MarthaStewart.com that site). The nice thing is, these ideas involve using natural elements like leaves, nuts, gourds, fruit…things you probably already have on hand. And you can use decorative containers that you already have on hand, too.…

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  • Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread

    I almost gave up on making Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread. I had tried several different recipes that sounded really good, but was disappointed with how they turned out. They were okay, but not nearly as good as I thought they would be. I decided to make one more attempt. I searched again and found this recipe…

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  • Jalapeno Cheddar Herb Scones

    A few weeks ago I made some Pumpkin Scones and was so happy with the way they turned out, I decided to try another scone recipe. This time I chose to make savory scones inspired by some delicious ones that my local health food store makes.

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  • Seeing Backward

    I received this devotional in an email and it encouraged me so much, I thought I’d share it with you. I think it’s something we can all identify with—we all have experienced those times of feeling like we’re in the “valley.” But God is always faithful to guide us through it and on to higher…

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  • A Savory Focaccia from Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day

    This delicious focaccia recipe is from a cookbook called Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day, and I had the opportunity to review and try this recipe from it! Jeff Hertzberg, M.D. and Zoe Francois have created 100 new easy-to-make recipes for not only pizzas and flatbreads, but also soups, salads, sauces, and…

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  • Autumn Decorating Inspiration from Pottery Barn

    I found some great decorating ideas at the Pottery Barn website. It’s one of my favorite places to go idea-shopping because they always showcase their products in such beautiful ways. Most of these pictures from the site show how you can decorate with natural items (or natural-looking items), and how you can use and arrange…

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