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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and I have a fabulous book recommendation, a revised version of Find Me In Paradise by Deb Gardner Allard. It’s a heart-pounding tropical adventure with clean romance. A perfect gift for mom, and it’s available on Amazon. To learn more about Deb, please visit her website: www.everydayromancewithdeb.com

I also have an easy flower packet and watering can craft. I made this several years ago and found the template online. Today there are many new ones. I’m making them again this year for our Sunday school class. The students will gift them to their moms on Mother’s Day. Colored cardstock, seed packets, and curling ribbon are all you need.

Update on moonflowers!

In my last post I wrote about starting moonflower seedlings. I’ve never been able to grow them. I’m thrilled to announce not only did they make it, but they are also thriving, and I moved them to larger pots. I plan to gift them on Mother’s Day.

May every mother have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

 

 

 

    

For two years, I’ve tried to grow the night-blooming moonflower. If this year’s attempt at the sweet-scented flower takes root, I’ll share the results in my May post. I hope to gift these beautiful climbers as Mother’s Day presents to family and friends.

I soaked the seeds overnight and planted them in seed starter pots filled with moist potting soil. I covered the pots with plastic and after the seeds sprout, I’ll remove it. Next, I stationed them near a sunny window. When they’ve grown a few inches high and the fear of frost is gone, I’ll transplant the seedlings outdoors.

Items needed are pictured below.

 

 

I’d love to hear if anyone has had success growing this beautiful flower. Please respond in the comment section below. Thank you.

Good planting!

 

Here’s a fun Easter craft that I’m preparing for our church preschool classroom. I found this particular template online, but any chick picture should work well.

Children will love spreading kernel corn and adding their own designs. I used a large amount of tacky glue and spread it with a paint brush before adding the corn. I coated the top of the corn with clear glue as an extra measure of stickiness. The craft does take an amount of time to dry. We will make our chicks on a lunch tray to prevent kernel corn from spilling.

Supplies needed are pictured below. The base is white cardstock.

Have a blessed Easter!

Get the lead out!

We’ve all heard that at one time or another. My 2024 wish for you is to move forward with energy and conviction. Whether your gain is spiritual, personal, professional or financial, let’s encourage and pray for one another to be the best we can be.

Start off the new year by setting reasonable goals (no one is perfect.) Take necessary me-time. You need to be happy and healthy to achieve your goals. Show kindness and volunteer. Being around others and helping them is a great mood booster. Exercise and eat well. Doing these things may also improve your sleep. Who’s not exhausted at the end of a busy day?

So, you should already know what my goal is. All of the above! And I do hope to put the pedal to the metal and finish my current writing projects.

You can do it!

Happy 2024!