To the person in Atlanta who gave this recipe to mom back in the 90's...thank you! To the person who's about to love this bit of heaven...you're welcome! Shop Girls' Dresses This "danish" is so quick and eAsy, and is perfect to serve with fresh fruit as breakfast for holiday guests . Shop Holiday Party… Continue reading Cream Cheese Danish
I can’t sing for you…
I don't have your voice. I don't have the special abilities that belong solely to YOU. We tell kids what to do, what not to do, lead their lines and give them assignments and chores. How often, though, do we trust them to shine in their own talent? I heard a choir director… Continue reading I can’t sing for you…
“It Doesn’t Matter” – the lie we tell ourselves
I love looking at life through the perspective of a child, simply because there's always wisdom to be gained. A little girl was recently telling me about her friend that had found new friends. She ended her story with a shrug and said, "it doesn't matter", but her eyes held distress. Shop girls' Christmas dresses!… Continue reading “It Doesn’t Matter” – the lie we tell ourselves
‘Tis the Season!
Musicians always need an early start to prep and practice for seasonal music, and Christmas is no exception for the piano student. I have found that playing traditional Christmas music causes huge learning leaps, and motivates like none other. However, the trick is to pick versions that are playable without too much frustration so that… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season!
Simply Sweet Potatoes
I love fall flavors, and what food is more naturally fall than sweet potatoes? The struggle, though, is the temptation to load them with butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows, soooo good! Here's a simple substitute that uses nothing but natural ingredients so that you skip the fat, not the flavors! Shop Fall Dresses for… Continue reading Simply Sweet Potatoes
Coffee Connections
This blog site may contain affiliate links that will not take you to crazy websites. If you purchase something, I might earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! I think I first started drinking coffee just so that I could sit out on the porch to have… Continue reading Coffee Connections
Unplugged – a counterintuitive approach
This blog site may contain affiliate links that will not take you to crazy websites. If you purchase something, I might earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! I bought myself a present for Mother's Day two years ago, an Apple Watch. So it might seem contradictory… Continue reading Unplugged – a counterintuitive approach
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”…
This blog site may contain affiliate links that will not take you to crazy websites. If you purchase something, I might earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! ...was the song on repeat in my mind as I woke up this morning. (At least it wasn't "The… Continue reading “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”…
Heat & Eat!
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“The Bare Necessities”
This blog site may contain affiliate links that will not take you to crazy websites. If you purchase something, I might earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! I've embraced the message in this song as my students learned it in Music this week. We teach our… Continue reading “The Bare Necessities”
Chicken Foil Packets – quick & eAsy!
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Mason Jar Houseplants
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Pour Love
God doesn't pour negativity into us. He gives love, peace, joy. He gives unique talents and abilities to each of us for the good of all...
The PIANO Classroom
Think back to your childhood. Did you take piano lessons? If so, did you stick with it? Did you enjoy them? Another thought, what was your first piano teacher like? I remember sitting on the couch in silence, waiting, as my sisters went through their lessons, afraid to make a peep. I remember that my… Continue reading The PIANO Classroom
Fresh Peach Cobbler
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Random Acts of Kindness
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Just a Pretty Flower Arrangement?
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Kyla’s First Recording
This girl had to be my first post "In the Music Room". She sings with her heart and soul, and THAT is what music, life, is all about! Enjoy! YouTube Kyla The first time I played piano for Kyla, my feelings were actually a bit bruised at her howling. As time went on, I realized… Continue reading Kyla’s First Recording
Corn on the Cob – Fresh & Easy!
This blog site may contain affiliate links that will not take you to crazy websites. If you purchase something, I might earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! "I LOVE fresh summer fruits and veggies!" is not an exclamation that I though I'd ever make as a… Continue reading Corn on the Cob – Fresh & Easy!
Pineapple Plant Perfection
This blog site may contain affiliate links that will not take you to crazy websites. If you purchase something, I might earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! "Check out my pineapple plant!" including an attached picture, was the quick email I sent my Uncle Hugh. Here's… Continue reading Pineapple Plant Perfection
