Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

It seems that my tomato plants have sensed that fall is just around the corner and, in a last rush before the first frost hits, they are producing like crazy. I've been using them in salads, on sandwi...

I was blessed to grow up at the end of the era when ladies still dressed up to go shopping. I remember how beautiful they looked in their dresses, hats and gloves. They'd pause to have lunch in the te...

Yesterday, I gave myself a day. I would call it a mom's day except that has a whole other meaning. Have you ever noticed that Mother's Day can be just one more day of making sure your family is happy?...

I'm not a Bible scholar by any stretch of the imagination. I admire those who look up root words and their meanings, memorize long passages and study the history of the times, but I am just not wired ...

My dad bought me a book on wreathmaking many years ago. I loved looking at the beautiful pictures, but I knew I'd never make one. Back then, wreaths were symmetrical circles of beauty, and symmetry is...

If you do a "Zucchini" search on allmomdoes.com, you will find all sorts of yummy recipes. Some of the recipes are savory and some are sweet. That's the beauty of zucchinis, they are such an adaptable...

My friend, Kay, sent me a story about a graduating class who received an unexpected gift with their diplomas. Each student received a handwritten note from their teachers. You won't be surprised to le...

Sometimes I struggle with finding a positive side to growing older. All the changes I am going through feel so negative. My face isn't the same one I used to see in the mirror. There are lines and sag...

My family isn't a huge fan of sweets. Which makes me wonder, "Are they really related to me?" So, when I saw this recipe I knew it would be a big hit, and I was right. Shortbread is universally loved ...

When I think of role models, I usually think of amazing people who have traits I wish I had. Usually, they are people who exude faith, confidence, humor and grace. People who make life look easy (even...