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Summer Solstice Ideas and Blessings
As a mom, I really enjoy celebrating nature with my children. And what better time to do so than when the seasons change? I live in the Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Time Zone, and this year the summer solstice for my family is on June 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM. The solstice doesn’t occur when…
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Welcoming June and a Book about Marriage
Happy June, friends! After several weeks of rain, the sun has made an appearance. It’s such a beautiful day. One of my oldest daughters has taken most of my other kiddos over to her boyfriend’s house to swim, and I have a few minutes to write to you. Just like the other months, June is…
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Celebrating May
Good morning, friends! What a beautiful month it has been so far! As always, I’ve woken up early to spend some time reading and studying. This has been my habit for several years now, and I don’t think I’d ever like to go without it. And just outside, the world is waking up. Birds are…
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Welcome May!
Hey friends, and welcome to the blog! I’m so glad you’re here. Boy, have I been busy lately. But hopefully, that will change soon. I mean, I like to be busy, but not too busy. It all started when I decided to open another little shop inside of Sweet Maple, which is a vintage and…
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A Lazy, Rainy Sunday
It has been a beautiful, rainy day. The storms rolling through our neck of the woods woke me up around 3 am, and I’ve been up ever since. It is evening, and I’m just now able to step foot outdoors for a walk after the rain. It is still misty, cool, and a chorus of…
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Our April Plans
Happy April, friends. I hope this month is full of wonderful things for you! Or should I say, wunderbar. For two weeks straight, I set a strict writing goal for myself as I try to complete the first draft for my latest Amish manuscript. This one is going to my agent, so I’m spending an…
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Welcome March
Hello friends, and welcome to my blog. I hope you are having an amazing week so far. I’m just tickled to death that it’s March. Guys, spring is right around the corner! Goodness, I can hardly wait. A few things I’ve been up to… A couple of days ago, I started seeds in our basement.…
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Beautiful February
Goodness, February is such a beautiful time. For us here in North Georgia, it often feels like the season is changing into spring. Daffodils are blooming, and some of my plants are starting to turn green. My hellebores are certainly putting on a show! After Valentine’s Day was over, I decided to take down our…
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