Author Archives: Franci

Pull Up a Chair, Let’s Chat

An early morning photo of fall trees with yellow leaves with a fence running on the right side. In the background there is a frost covered field.
A morning walk while at Deer Run Retreat Center in Thompson’s Station, TN

Hello. Today I’m drinking half-caff coffee with cream. What are you having?

Here are a few things I’ve been saving up to share. Please contribute your own finds and current happenings in the comments. I’d love to know.

I’ve discovered this new podcast. It’s three friends talking about topics that keep women up at night. It’s like listening in on an interesting conversation! I usually always laugh out loud at some point. I think you’ll like it too.

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3 Most Used and Most Loved Small Household Appliances

It’s so helpful to find machines that make life easier. I feel like we are living in such a cool period of time when our blenders can turn almost anything into a smoothie and no longer have to push a vacuum around our living room. Does this feel like “The Jetsons” to anyone else? Here are a few small appliances that we especially love and use daily.

black and white sketch of blender
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How to Plan for Children’s Christmas Gifts Without Stress

Two year old boy in plaid Christmas pajamas throwing his hands up in excitement in front of the Christmas tree.

It’s the hap-happiest time of year, right? Then why do I always feel so stressed trying to decide what to get my kids for Christmas or know what to tell family members when they ask what my kids would like? For the past couple of years, we’ve had a plan which I think works very nicely.

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