Today is a day that is pathetically and commonly overshadowed by Halloween, and yet it is a day of tremendous significance for Christians and Americans. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. The firestorm that ensued has been dubbed the Protestant Reformation.… Continue reading Happy Reformation Day!
Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider
One of the treats that screams “FALL!” is apple cider. There’s nothing like a nice, warm mug of apple cider to warm you on the inside when you’ve been out in the elements! Here is an easy recipe to throw in your crock-pot before you go out and enjoy when you return. This would also… Continue reading Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider
Favorite Fifteen: No. 13 – “The Manmaker”
This is one installment in a series of workouts that form the nucleus of my exercise regimen. Almost any workout that I do is some variation on a workout in this series. The list includes a blend of strength conditioning and metabolic resistance training utilizing intervals or strategic rests. They are in keeping with my… Continue reading Favorite Fifteen: No. 13 – “The Manmaker”
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
My husband was the one who introduced this roasted pumpkin seed recipe into our family. For me growing up, I don’t remember doing anything else with the pumpkin seeds of our pumpkins except throwing them out. When we got married 13 years ago, I had no idea you could actually eat the seeds and that they… Continue reading Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Door Dings from Inside the Garage
We’re a Toyota family. We have a blue 2006 Highlander that is ideal for transporting our family of five. Sonja typically tools around in it when taking the kids about town, and it’s the car of choice when we’re all going somewhere together. I drive a white 1994 Tercel that I love. The girls like… Continue reading Door Dings from Inside the Garage