Napkin Folding

Napkin Folding

Here is a GREAT SITE for napkin folding. This is the design we'll be using tomorrow, during our outdoor feast with friends.

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Sewing Cloth Napkins

Today we got together with another family to work on some homemaking skills. We got started with some cloth napkins. I love cloth napkins!!! They really add a touch of class to any table and they save money. This is my sweet friend Robin working on her napkins. My other friend Trish gave me a ser

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Easy Place Cards

The purpose of hospitality is to make your guest feel welcome. They will notice a warm smile and a cheerful attitude alot more than they will notice how the food tasted or if the house is spotless. True hospitality is from the heart, because the greatest gift you can give anyone is your time and att

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The Purpose of Eating Together

The Purpose of Eating Together

      When you share a meal with someone, whether it be a gourmet seven-course meal or a burger and fries, it intensifies your relationship.        Eating together binds hearts.       As often as possible a family should eat at least one meal togethe

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Our Interview for Simple Times

We are excited to share our interview for Simple Times with all of you. This is a section in a statewide magazine here in Alabama. We are very humbled by Mrs. Geno's article about us. She also did the article that our girls were in last month HERE.   Here is part of the article by Suzy Lowe

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Pineapples, Hospitality and Homemaking

Have you ever wondered why the pineapple is a common symbol in architecture, furniture, textiles and in food displays?   The pineapple originated centuries ago in South America. Christopher Columbus discovered the pineapple in Guadeloupe in 1493 and took it back to Europe with him.   Ame

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Peaceful Habitation

Isn't it amazing how you can clean and organize the house and before you know it it's cluttered and dirty. Being a Keeper of our home is one job we'll never retire from. And if we embrace God's design for our life we can find purpose, fulfillment and joy in making a home. Always easy

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