I’m technically taking a blogging break for the holidays, but I don’t want to begin 2018 unprepared, so I worked ahead to prepare the January Menu plan. I’m relying heavily on my pantry and freezer stock this month. You’ll notice the food is simple and mostly frugal; we’ll talk more about that next week when…
Here I am, wrapping up my first year of blogging! My first post went live on August 13, 2017, and I’ll have posted 61 times by the end of the year. It has been an exciting and daunting task, and I still have a lot to learn about blogging, writing, and serving my readers. I’m…
Who’s in Search of their Next Great Read? Have I got some recommendations for you! These are my favorite books in each genre I’ve read this year. The book didn’t need to be published in 2017; my criteria was simply that I read it this year. Unfortunately, I did not do a good job at…
“To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” Isaiah 61:3 Sometimes life hurts. I know Christmas can…
“She seeks wool and flax, and works willingly with her hands.” Proverbs 31:13 Who Wants to Join Me for Some Crocheting Fun? January tends to find me in a bit of a funk. Is it just me? Anyone out there who can relate? I think there are many reasons this happens: letdown after the festivities,…
My Favorite Christmas Movies I confess. I’ve been watching Christmas movies since the beginning of October. This is perfectly acceptable in Kim-Land. I love sappy, feel-good Christmas movies. I love that everything has a happy ending, that there are always memorable moments, meaningful moments. Rose-colored glasses? Bring. Them. On. Of course, it’s more than just…