Magic Solution & the Cleanest Oven on the Block
A few years ago, I shared my best tips for cleaning your oven (without the self-clean button) and the recipe for my magic solution on Instagram. I even wrote about it in my book. It's my most requested life hack. What does that say about me? Don't answer that. Let's chat ovens and why they should be clean, then we'll get to the magic. For starters, never ever, ever, ever use the self-clean button on your oven. Those are words ...
Living Your Best Quarantine Life…and how ridiculous that sounds
What are we on, day 70 billion of quarantine? It's late, I've had a Shiner and it's time for quarantine Kathryn to share a few thoughts. I think, by now, many of us have felt all the feelings: disbelief, exhaustion, frustration, some semblance of peace, disillusionment, joy, and everything in between. When all this first started hitting the states, my initial reaction was a big 'ol eye roll and a "I think everyone is overreacting." Fast forward four weeks and, ...
Lent: I Don’t Think That Means What You Think It Means
Lent is here and the Internet has a lot of opinions, doesn't it? I think we can sum it up like this: You're doing it wrong.Put on your oxygen mask first, before helping others.It doesn't require a public announcement. You're doing it wrong By "you" I really mean "we." We get sucked into all the details, y'all. So, at exactly what time on Sunday can I break my fast? Is it age 59 or 60, pregnant or nursing or what ...
Sweet Sixteen, Indeed: Happy Birthday John Paul!
I'm *about* a week late to getting this published on the blog. LIFE. I mean, it's been written in my head for a long time. Does that count? It's birthday letter time. Here we go. Dear John Paul, What an exceptional year with you. When you were a baby, you were such a stinker (in the best of ways), but I had no idea how that would translate to the teenage years. Oh, if only I could go back and ...
Merry Christmas from Texas!
The kids are taller, I'm a tiny bit more seasoned, the stress of taking family photos is lessened, and the memories? They are more precious. For 23 years, we've been wishing the world a Merry Christmas from our house to yours. Whether this season brings you great joy or reminds you of tremendous loss or pain, know that the Savior sees it all. He was born to share his big great love for you, no matter how much your heart ...
2019 Gift Guide
'Tis the season! I love putting these together. I tried to give y'all a mix of Amazon Prime, small business owners, companies that I personally know the owner and my absolute must-have favorites. Most of these companies and products are on sale now through Cyber Monday, hooray for that! I know it can be a season of over-indulging - in gifts, in food and in commitments. My hope and desire was to simplify some of that. Only you know your ...
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... and welcome to the mess. I know a thing or two about big families (I've got 6 kids + a daughter-in-law), carpool, grief, Jesus, the Texas Aggies, prematurity, marriage counseling, decluttering and party planning, but I still don't know why it's so hard for my kids to put up their shoes. My Texas-sized heart is honored to have you here!
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