Category Archives: grandparents

3 in 30 Week 32 Update {aka What I Did This Summer}

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Tammy

Notice the sound of crickets on the blog this summer? Here’s a few reasons why… Camping… Best friends visiting for the summer (and hosting the neighborhood a few times – love for this mama’s heart)… A weekend of training with … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study, encouragement, family, goals, grandparents, Mary Kay, teenagers | 1 Comment

Organized Simplicity

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Tammy

I remember my aunts gathered in the living room of the little house in Florida. Their mother crocheting in the recliner. Their children running through the corridor from screen door to screen door. Me, sitting with the buckets, shelling peas … Continue reading →

Posted in 1000 Gifts, books, children, clutter, encouragement, family, goals, grandparents, military wife, organizing, parenting, thankfulness | 3 Comments

Canning Class

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Tammy

There are many skills that are becoming lost arts. My mom grew up in a home where many clothes were still sewn by hand and food was grown in the backyard. I remember arriving with great anticipation to my Granny’s … Continue reading →

Posted in children, family, grandparents, homemade | 9 Comments

Happy Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Tammy

Happy Independence Day my fellow Americans! I hope you are enjoying beautiful blue skies and delicious food with friends and family. If you are serving this country far from those you love, please know you have extra prayers today. Last … Continue reading →

Posted in children, family, grandparents, home, military wife, prayer | 1 Comment

Woman of Influence

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Tammy

97 years. She was a widow several times. She raised three daughters. She had grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren. Can I even fathom the number of people whose lives were impacted at one time or another by her? I think of … Continue reading →

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My Heart is Alive…with the Sound of Music

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Tammy

This weekend reminded me of how much I miss singing. Years ago, a patient and kind young Music Minister encouraged me to work through my fear of being in front of an audience to share my voice with others. (Thank … Continue reading →

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