Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

Fall is right around the corner and I, for one, am thrilled. I did enjoy the beautiful summer we just had, but I mostly enjoyed it from indoors. I am just not a hot weather person, and I never will be...

Did you know that there are nearly 300 verses in the Bible that mention birds? The imagery of birds is prevalent throughout the Bible (more often in the Old Testament than the New). Quite often the sc...

I had to have some medical testing a few years ago. The testing itself was scary and painful and I was, of course, worried about the results. While I was having the test done, a nurse came in and told...

I was recently listening to a random playlist on a music platform. A song came on by a famous pop star. In it, she sang to her friend "in heaven" and wondered if he had a favorite bar up there. She sa...

I saw the most beautiful lollipops on Pinterest a few years ago. Even though I knew I'd probably never make them, I pinned the recipe because the pictures were so beautiful. Making hard candy is an ex...

I saw a meme yesterday that said: "The 4th of July is over, It's time to decorate for Fall, Buy your Christmas gifts, And by the way, Happy New Year!" There's so much truth in that, isn't there? We ru...

If there's one thing I can count on in my garden, it's that I will have an overabundance of zucchini and blueberries. I'm not complaining, mind you. They're probably the most versatile ingredients to ...

Are you in the midst of raising teens or pre-teens? It can be like tiptoeing through a mine field, can't it? One minute they are sweet and fun to be around and the next their attitude drives you crazy...

Rhubarb in brownies? That's just weird. Which is why, of course I had to print out the recipe. I love weird. My daughter and I both have rhubarb plants (I have three). She hides rhubarb stalks in my p...

Stephanie just did a video blog showing what her average day looks like.  I am in awe of all she gets done in a day!  Stephanie is one of my favorite people on the planet, but our lives coul...