Sample Saturday

Good Morning and Happy November! Here’s this week’s (belated) post roundup.

Kisses and Kiddos

Joy: Transforming a Fumbling Faith – I really enjoyed this post from The Daily Stumbler. It is a great look at Biblical joy while still being full of honesty and practical experience.

60 Lessons I Learned from My Parents - An inspirational list from the Becoming Minimalist blog.

Entering the Quiet: A Limited Curiosity - This is a challenging perspective on being good stewards of our thoughts, especially in this time when it is so easy to find information about anything and everything. (From The Romantic Vineyard)

Yumminess

Pumpkin Fritters with Cinnamon Glaze - I made these fantastic treats the very same day I saw the post at Vanilla Sugar. And then Big Man and I ate them all. They are amazing. Seriously.

Chicken and Chilies White Cream Soup - This hearty soup from Shugary Sweets looks like a perfect dinner for a cold autumn night.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes – The classic flavor combo in a cute little cupcake package, from Two Peas & Their Pod.

Sweet Potato Biscuits with Chorizo Gravy - An interesting take on the traditional breakfast from Cook Like a Champion. Bonus points for using sweet potato in a wold filled with pumpkin recipes!

Just for Fun and Giggles

Fact-Checking the Pastor - A fun guest post over at Stuff Christians Like.

And there’s this (poor dinosaurs):

Enjoy your weekend!

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Sample Saturday

Good Morning! Here’s this week’s post roundup.

Kisses and Kiddos

10 Energy Chargers for Moms - A good list pf practical and simple tips from The Confident Mom

Flat Chests, Body Issues, and Feeling Sexy - The most balanced, practical, and honest discussion about this “hot button” issue that I’ve ever seen from a Christian source. This Hot, Holy, and Humorous post is well worth the read.

I’m Grateful - A great reminder from The Generous Wife to be intentionally thankful.

Yumminess

Mini Pepperoni Pizza Bread Bowls - I really like these cute personal-sized pizza bowls. A great way to jazz up pizza night from The Foodie Bride.

Mini Apple Pie Cheesecakes – And you can continue the “mini” theme with these cute little desserts from Shutterbean.

Killer Artichoke Bread – That tasty artichoke dip in bread form. Thank you, Girl Who Ate Everything, for this awsomeness.

Coffee and Doughnuts Milkshake - Pure decadence from How Sweet It Is.

Just for Fun and Giggles

Steampunk Pumpkins! - A fun roundup of gears and metal and clockwork and robot pumpkins. (from EPBOT)

The Ultimate Zombie Preparation Guide – So, I’m not really into the whole “prepare for the zombie apocalypse” thing, but some people *cough* Big Man *cough* are and if you know people like that you can share this with them. The guide is funny and entertaining regardless of your level of zombie “appreciation.” (from GeekTyrant)

In preparation for Halloween:

from *Very Clean* Funny Pics

Enjoy your weekend!

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Sample Saturday

Good Morning! I know I’ve missed the last couple Saturdays, so here’s a roundup of my favorite posts from the last couple weeks.

Kisses and Kiddos

Household Schedules for Pathetic Schedulers - I really love this encouraging and practical advice from the Home Sanctuary blog.

We are All Minimizing Something - A straight-talk, thought-provoking post from the Becoming Minimalist blog.

I Smile When your Kid Misbehaves - I’m a big fan of the honesty, encouragement, and grace consistently displayed at the Hopeful Future blog.

Create Your Own Storybook - A fun and romantic idea in this Guest Post on the Happy Wives Club blog.

The Myth of Doing it All – A great reality check about time management from The Confident Mom. (This is part of a whole series Susan is doing on time management for moms)

How We Want to Come Home – A good message about grace in this “Serious Wednesday” post from Stuff Christians Like.

Deal with Yourself – A very challenging post from The Generous Wife (part of Lori’s 13-day series on marriage lessons she has learned).

Yumminess

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Parmesan and Sage - Yes, the internet is overflowing with zillions of pumpkin recipes right now, but there aren’t many savory pumpkin dishes out there. This pasta from Bake Your Day looks easy and tasty.

Apple Cider Waffles – I love waffles, and this version from Add a Pinch looks like the perfect start to a weekend morning.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup – Pink Parsley’s recipe for this classic soup is a slow-cooker version, and sounds like the perfect dinner for a cool autumn evening.

Coffee BBQ Sauce – The Tasty Kitchen Blog has a step-by-step recipe for this unique homemade condiment.

Apple Fritter Cake - The Cookies & Cups blog features all the flavors of the breakfast pastry in cake form (and no deep-frying!)

Orange Margarita – I don’t think it’s possible to have too many different flavors of homemade fruity cocktails and this drink from the Foodie Bride looks like a great one to add to the list.

Chocolate Cream Filled Vanilla Sugar Doughnuts – WOW. Joy the Baker is awesome.

Spiked S’Mores Pie – A stunningly beautiful dessert from Sprinkle Bakes

Just for Fun and Giggles

Why do People Think Christians are Crazy Online? - Just. Stop. Please. (post from SCL)

11 Essential DIY Pumpkin-Carving Hacks – Some of these are pretty clever. (via Buzzfeed)

And, for your weekly overdose of cuteness:

via *Very Clean* Funny Pics

Enjoy your weekend!

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