I feel like I am constantly discovering more about who I am. Over the years, I have taken several personality and career tests hoping they would reveal what I had not been able to figure out about myself. It can be hard to see myself as I really am instead of the person I wish […]
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My Everyday Tips for Weight Management Part 2: It Starts with Why
Have you ever wanted something so badly that you were willing to do whatever it took (excluding illegal activity) to get it? Your why was so compelling that the how was not as important. For me, it is often easier to start with how instead of why. Starting with why means I have to stop and […]
My Everyday Tips for Weight Management Series: My Story
The chubby, pig-tailed girl in this picture is yours truly. Back in the 80s and early 90s most kids didn’t have a weight problem. I was one of the few who did. I grew up in a loving, supportive home with my dad, mom, and four sisters. My life wasn’t perfect, but I had a […]
Can purpose be found in passion?
“Find your passion and you’ll find your purpose.” I have heard these words of wisdom many times over the past several years. They are meant to inspire and motivate. But for me, they felt heavy and would give me anxiety. Purpose is something I have wrestled with. I’ve asked myself: “What is it that I […]
Welcome! See what’s new at The Joy of Everyday Cooking!
Welcome to my new website! I am so grateful you stopped by. This site is dear to my heart and would not have been possible without the talented and awesome graphic designer/web builder, Missy Brex. It has been my pleasure to work with her and bring this vision to life. The past eight months have […]
Joyful Living
I truly believe that each one of us have certain gifts and abilities given by God for our good and his Glory. Everything is from God and if we choose to do what He has gifted us to do and do it as unto him instead of for the approval of oth ers, it will […]
Hearty Irish Breads
Happy St. Patty’s Day! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day I thought I would repost the delicious bread recipes we enjoyed while in Ireland. Don’t forget to wear green today! I know I have mentioned this in another post, but in September we took a trip to Ireland. My husband Brandon, my friend Ginny and her husband James, and another friend […]
From Mess to Success: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Balls
This post doesn’t include a recipe, but I hope it encourages you that with a little creativity what starts out as a cooking mess can turn into a cooking success. This story began a couple of weeks before Christmas. It has become a tradition that I make chocolate peanut butter balls every year during the holidays. The balls are made […]
My guest post at “Or So She Says” Blog
I am super excited to share that I am guest posting today at http://www.oneshetwoshe.com/. It is a great blog for women all about women stuff. Check it out and I think you will enjoy the great information!
Everyday Cooking 101: Comparison of Cookware
This post is inspired by my youngest sister, Jessica. She just got married in December and I was reminded of what it was like to be a newlywed and know nothing about cooking. When blogging, I often assume that readers have some knowledge of cooking, but there are always a few novice chefs out there, so I thought that some […]