Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

In years past, I have chosen a theme word for each new year. A word will come to my mind and I will focus on it, pray about it and come up with a plan to integrate it into my life. It works sort of li...

Today, I did a really fun edible craft with two of my grandkids. We had a blast and it was easy and relatively mess-free. Here's what you'll need: Oreos (regular or fudge dipped) Candy melts in white ...

Like you, I had expectations for this holiday season. Expectations of concerts and parties, of shopping and eating out, of meals shared and gifts exchanged. And, that just isn't happening. But, as usu...

I'm one of those people who buys a bag of fresh cranberries every year because they look so bright and festive. And, then I stick them in the freezer and forget about them. I even wrote about this pro...

As we head towards this busy season, the stress is even higher than it usually is. The threat of illness still hangs above our heads as we prepare for holidays that may look a little different this ye...

There are plenty of Bible verses that talk about thanksgiving (there's 71 verses in the New Testament alone), so apparently being thankful is pretty important. And, sometimes ... well, I don't want to...

Some of my favorite recipes have been discovered/created while I was trying to get rid of excess ingredients in my kitchen. This is one of those recipes. I had an unopened carton of sour cream and two...

To cap off our strange year, our holidays will be different too. We're in lockdown again (or, as I like to call it: "Time-out"). And, like any angry child, I'm a bit cranky. I don't care if the big pe...

Have you heard of "Hygge" (pronounced "Hoo-gah")? Hygge is a Norwegian word (meaning well-being or hug). But, the Danish people have adopted it and made it into a beautiful way of life. And, even thou...

As we approach the holiday season, this year seems extra stressful. With quarantining, masking and all the political drama we've faced, getting ready to celebrate our savior's birth can seem like a ch...