-
Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
It’s that time of year when the house smells like cookies. And there is nothing better than gingerbread cookies baking during the Christmas season! Which is why I decided to share with you my favourite gingerbread cookie recipe. (Which I found in Allrecipes.) You should have those cookies in the oven in no time. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest (optional) 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions Cream the butter and the sugar together. Add the…
-
Top Four Trendy Gift Wrapping Ideas for Christmas
I love wrapping gifts. I’m not sure why, but it’s super exciting for me. But the typical way may be a little overrated. Which is why today I am going to be sharing with you some cool, unique, and trendy ideas for gift wrapping this year. #1 Brown Craft Paper There is something about this paper that makes it trendy. And it simply goes with any color. You can wrap your gift in this paper and simply enhance it with ribbon, cloth, or pinecones. I love this idea because you can do anything with it. Decorate it according to your taste or theme. It looks great with black ribbon, cranberry…
-
Useful DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas is getting nearer and nearer. It’s a fact. And maybe you still don’t have any gifts under the Christmas tree. But, have no fear! Wether your budget is a bit low, your piggy bank is empty, or you just want to be creative, you can always do a cool DIY gift. So, today I’m sharing with you some fun, useful DIYs for Christmas. A Scarf If you don’t know how to crochet, don’t worry, Youtube will teach you. There are many easy tutorials to follow online and you can always get the supplies you need at a craft store. So start knitting! A Quote Pillow There are many ways…
-
Five Steps to Having a Less Stressful Christmas
Hey peeps! How’s it going for you today? I’ve been having a hectic week. Well, maybe not that hectic but really busy. It seems sometimes the Christmas season is the busiest one. I’ve been running around getting everything ready for Christmas parties, church celebration, singing practice for Christmas, dance practice. Let’s just pray we get through the week in one piece. But, the bright side is that Christmas is almost here! Even though it’s a bit crazy we get to gather with our family and have a blast, right? But I do have a few tips for you to get through the holidays in one piece and enjoy every moment.…
-
Five Creative Christmas Gift Ideas for Her
So, you want to give your friend, or Mom, or maybe sister, a nice gift but you don’t know what. Well, here are some nice, creative ideas that you can put under that Christmas tree in no time! They are really cute and happiness is guaranteed. 1. Calligraphy Set If your friend is into stationery, then this is a must get is a must get for her! I love calligraphy sets and I recently found this one in Michaels. Even though it is 13.99 it is worth the price. It comes in a handy box and includes three nibs, even some ink! Perfect gift for stationary fans. 2. Bullet Journal Bullet…
-
Müller’s Mystery
Hey everyone! Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are enjoying your day. Today I thought I would share with you a small story. Because Thanksgiving and cold weather need a little story, right? So, I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful day! Müller’s Mystery It all started three weeks before Pavo Day… Leaves were scattered all along Maple Tree Lane. The wind smelled like burnt firewood. Clouds were building upon the dark horizon. A slow and steady step echoed down the halls of Mason Manor. A Shadow crept along the walls. Slowly making its way towards the study the Shadow crept slowly and cautiously. With a bolt towards the door,…
-
Devotional Strategies #2
Hey everyone! Hope ya’ll been having a wonderful week so far. What did you think of the last devotional strategy? If you used it, I’d love to know! Today I’m going to be showing you another devotional strategy. I hope you find it fun, easy, and helpful. Devotional Strategy #2: Write the Highlights So, this strategy is pretty simple. If you are reading a certain portion of the Bible, or if you have a Bible plan, (YouVersion has great Bible reading plans! Definitely go check ‘em out.) I strongly recommend that you take some time to write down a verse that really popped out for you. Sometimes when I’m reading…
-
Devotional Strategies
Hello everybody! Welcome back to my blog. I hope you are enjoying the weather… Well, whatever weather you are having. I still hope you are enjoying it. Anyway, I am starting a Devotional Strategies Series, and I am super excited to share with you my favourite strategies for making devotional time fun. So, let me begin by admitting that a lot of the time I found having devotionals, Bible reading, and praying quite a boring task. I was really never into it, but lately I’ve realised that spending time with God is really important. The most important part of the day. And it doesn’t have to be boring. If you…
-
Ten Cool Christmas Albums
Brrrrr…. is it ever cold outside! I’m getting into the Christmas mood, like, really into the Christmas mood. So I thought I would share with you some cool Christmas albums that I’m lovin’ right now! Who says it has to be December to sing Christmas songs all day? (I don’t agree with you if that’s what you think.) Christmas Albums & Singles I’m Lovin’ Let It Snow by Sarah Reeves Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas/Silent Night by Riley Clemons Behold by Lauren Daigle Christmas Eve in Bethlehem by Hanna Kerr Christmas LIVE in Phoenix by For King and Country Little Drummer Boy (Rewrapped) by For King and Country The…
-
What Being a Christian Means to Me
What does it mean to be a Christian? I think we have a big misconception about this. A lot of times we believe that being a Christian means being part of a religion that restricts you from enjoying life, doing whatever you please, and having fun. And to outsider this is what they see when they see us and find out that we are Christians. But is that what Christianity really is? To me being a Christian is not about having to “follow the rules” and not being able to enjoy life anymore. Look at it this way, playgrounds are surrounded by a fence. Is the playground a boring place…
