Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Soup on a cold day

 Taking a little break from sewing, I thought I would share a simple soup recipe to warm us up during these cold days.

If you want to warm your tummy with a fast and delicious bowl of soup, try this quick and easy recipe.

I found it on the back of a package of Swanson Chicken Broth.

Sensational Chicken Noodle Soup

4 cups Swanson Chicken Broth
Ground black pepper
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 cup uncooked egg noodles
1 cup shredded cooked chicken or turkey

Heat broth, black pepper, carrot and celery in 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil

Stir noodles and chicken into saucepan. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 10 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring often.

3-4 servings

That's it! For my family we increase all the ingredients and add some crushed garlic. It sure makes a great bowl of Chicken Noodle soup on a cold day.

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Favorite Books from 2025

 This will not be easy to compile. I had so many to choose from.

But I figured the best way was to just list them all.



The Christmas Ring -  Karen Kingsbury
Without a Clue - Mellisa Ferguson
Not Exactly Mr. Darcy - Carolyn Miller
It's a Wonderful Life - Jimmy Hawkins
Once Upon a Christmas Carol - Melody Carlson
The Voice We Find - Nicole Deese
Of Silver and Secrets - Michele Greip
Everything is coming up Rosie - Courtney Walsh 
Rescue on the Farm - Allie Plieter
Welcome to the Honey B&B - Melody Carlson
Discovering Dahlia - Jennifer Moore
To Light the Way Forward - Nancy Naigle
Uneasy Street - Becky Wade

When you click on the title it should take you to my review pages.

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Words of advice

 

I'm so glad there are no Quilt police!! But I am glad there are many friendly voices to offer advice.  "Don't over think it".  Boy is that ever true.  How many times have I done that to the point of stagnation.  Hopefully I can move forward this year in completing UFO's. How about you?

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Another New Year

 


As we embark on yet another New Year, there are uncertainties that lie ahead. The Lord does not send out a calendar of events that will happen in life. We are more likely to be taken by surprise as the story unfolds. God, in His great goodness, knew that we could not handle knowing what each day would bring. So we step out in faith, facing each day as a new adventure. However, our loving Father is not ignorant of each step. Even when we cannot feel His presence, He is with us.


 "And the Lord is the one who goes ahead of you, He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. 
Deuteronomy 31:8

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

2025 recap

 Well this year has been slow to quilting. I think I did more book reviews than quilting. I did make many pillowcases for children, a baby quilt, and several quilts to donate to nursing homes. Hubby and I traveled and visited many new quilt shops. But the best accomplishment for the year was teaching How to Quilt.

It was fun adventure to teach several gals how to quilt. We did not finish the projects as the hurricane disrupted our schedule. But we plan on finishing in the new year. 

What did you accomplish in 2025? Any special plans for 2026?

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Joy to the World

                                      JOY to the World! the Lord is come!

Let earth receive her King;


Let every heart, prepare Him room,


And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n and heav'n and nature sing.


JOY to the earth! the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ,




Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

HE rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,


And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders of His love.

JOY TO THE WORLD!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!