A Steel Magnolia Mom

  What You Need: Cake mix of your choice. (I used strawberry and white for these Valentines Cookies) 1 Stick of Melted Butter. 1 egg. Sugar for coating. Preparation: Combine all 3 ingredients: cake mix, egg, and butter in   a mixing bowl.  This should form one large ball of dough. Place the dough into the fridge for about 10 minutes to cool and stiffen.  **(if you are using a specific cake mix that includes pudding in the mix , you will need to go just shy of one stick of butter. using too much butter for this type of cake mix will cause the dough to be too sticky. measure carefully)** While the dough is cooling in the fridge, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Once the dough has cooled for about 10 minutes, take it out of the fridge. This dough is perfect to roll out and use with cookie cutters, or you can simply roll them into discs with your hands like I did. However you choose to do this step, be sure to make your cookies abo...

     "Who of you, by worrying, can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? Luke 12:25. That was Jesus Speaking to his disciples a very long time ago. As someone who does plenty of worrying and stressing over the smallest things, I think about that scripture often. I don't just stress, I get so consumed by stress and worry that when something more significant happens in my life, it's overwhelming. I feel like I can't handle it. But let's face it, that is exhausting. I'm learning how I can pull myself out of that. I've come up with 4 techniques that keep me from falling off the wagon, and I think they can help you too. 1. Mindset      Spending time with God and having a thankful attitude can transform your mindset going into your day. Always start your day by praying. I know when times are very difficult, I feel like I just need someone to talk to. What better someone to talk to than...

They are so sweet. They are blessings from God. My children are half me, and half my husband, whom I love very much. They make me smile every day, many times a day. Seeing them smile is the highlight of every day. They have innocent, pure hearts. My children are my happiness. They give me motivation. They never allow me to give up. They keep me praying. They fill my heart completely will love. A hug or cuddle from them soothes my anxiety. They have taught me so much, and continue to learn from them every day. They have humbled me. They show me unconditional love. They inspire me to be a better woman. I carried them within my body. My children's voices. Their sweet laughs. I live for them, and they live because of me. Without them I might be farther in life... but I would be empty hearted. I get to watch them, and help them, grow and become who they are. They give fulfillment to my life. My children create cherished memories. Seeing them develop inte...

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 9:18 God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish. Psalm 10:14 You, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless. Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with the song of deliverance. 2 Timothy 4:17-18 The LORD stood by me and gave me strength. The LORD will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. 2 Corinthians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...

     I'm hoping to do some (very late) spring cleaning starting on Monday, and taking on one room for each day of the week. I created some print-outs to help me get everything done. I've always loved making lists and planning everything, so I thought these would be super helpful. You can download these for yourself, just click the link below the print-outs you want. The link will take you to documents, so you are able to edit the print-outs to suit your own home and cleaning techniques! DOWNLOAD KITCHEN DOWNLOAD LIVING ROOM DOWNLOAD BATHROOM DOWNLOAD UTILITY ROOM DOWNLOAD KIDS' ROOM DOWNLOAD BEDROOMS