Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

Up until this week, I thought that all carpet cleaning companies were pretty much the same. I figured that if you opened the yellow pages, shut your eyes, and pointed your finger anywhere on the page,...

Do you have leftover hard-boiled eggs and chocolate candy from Easter?  Here is the perfect solution!   1 cup butter (softened) 1 ¼ cup br...

A few years ago, my husband’s family rented two beach houses in California.  The little houses were side by side and the beach was a quick walk away.  We did so many fun things togethe...

We give up so much to raise our babies through childhood. We give up sleep, uninterrupted meals, time spent with our spouse, money, and let’s be real, a LOT of our sanity! Alternative...

Recently, my grandson learned to say “Nana”. And, when he looks at me with his big blue eyes and says, “Nana, Nana,” it melts my heart.  I want to give him everything he a...

I live with my husband and my son, but I am the only one in the household who speaks English! I am the lone female in my house.  I live with my husband and adult son (who moved back ho...

You’ve probably heard life being referred to as a “great race.” In 1 Corinthians 9:24, we are instructed to “Run in such a way as to get the prize.” So, when I was asked ...

“It’s not fair!”  Most of us can remember saying that as children.  It used to drive me crazy when my mom would reply, “Life isn’t fair, get over it....

In honor of the gorgeous Spring-like weather we’ve been having, I decided to share a simple Spring cookie recipe with you (take note of the word “simple”). Perhaps because...

We teasingly called my mom "the bag lady" because she brought bags of stuff wherever she went. Her little car was always filled with bags. I called them her "in case" bags. Some held blankets in case ...