THE CONTEST LISTED BELOW IS NOW CLOSED. I love the aroma of foods, don’t you? —Chili, stews, or soups cooking all day in the Crock Pot or simmering on the stove, bread baking, casseroles in the oven, or steaks on the grill—to mention a few. The wafting scents each carry its own pleasure and those… Read more »
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Amish-made Quilt Contest
I’m having a special contest that will only last until February 15. CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. The winner of the quilt is Facebook fan Mary Collins! CONGRATULATIONS, MARY! The prize is an Amish-made quilt! The one seen in the photo above. This quilt was sewn by Anna, who is the daughter of a bishop. She’s… Read more »
Helping the People of Haiti ~
Karen Kingsbury sent a letter to all her reader friends. In it she shares trusted organizations we can give to and ways we can pray. Letter posted by permission. Dear Reader Friends, As you know, Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake yesterday causing the loss of tens of thousands of lives and the collapse or… Read more »
Buggy Ride and Special Contest
While staying with my Amish friends, I needed to get to a book signing at an Amish country store, but all the “Englischer” drivers had been hired out for the day. So we hitched a horse to a carriage on a cold and rainy day. I thought you might enjoy the clopping sound and snippets… Read more »
Making Ornaments, Publisher Contest, New Winners & Contest
I’d like to dust off an old tradition of ours and share it with you. It continues the recent Plain Talk blog theme about preparing some fun for the holidays and making great memories. Christmas memories ~ From the time my boys were little, I loved doing craft times with them during the holidays. I’d pull out all sorts of items I’d picked… Read more »
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