In spite of 2020 and all that has happened this year, there is so much to be thankful for. Yet, when our minds slow down during quiet moments the future can feel uncertain and scary. I hoped there would be moments of quiet and reflection over the Thanksgiving week. But in addition to finding ways to quiet our minds I wanted to provide opportunities for us to consider and enjoy all of the things we have to be thankful for…
Read MoreAs I thought about fun memorable recipes for the holidays in the Payne home, I wanted something sweet, simple, and exciting to look forward to at breakfast. One of the first things that came to mind was Monkey Bread…
Read MoreI know the holidays have come and gone and that I've shared most of the things in this blog already, but I still wanted to put all the special memories together in one place so I don't forget what Christmas in 2017 was like...
Read MoreAs we step into the holiday season and prepare for time together with family and friends, here's another playlist of some of my Christmas favorites that we can all listen to together! These are great for throwing on in the car or for background music during a Christmas party...
Read MoreHoliday food is the best! We all have our favorite go-to recipes for the holidays: Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole... Over the years one of my consistent contributions has been this Green Bean Casserole...
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