Amelia Rhodes
Encouraging a vibrant, everyday faith.
Merry Christmas!
December 24th, 2012
Wishing you and yours the merriest of Christmases and a year filled with blessings. Thank you for reading this year!
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My childhood makeup
November 16th, 2012
I’m guest posting today on my writing pal and good friend Susie Finkbeiner’s blog. I share a fun little piece of my childhood. There’s lots of makeup. And dressing up. Honey-Boo-Boo should be jealous! Check it out here! And then after you’ve read that story, if you’re interested in how that led to meeting my ...
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Rodents Underground
July 23rd, 2012
*Congratulations to Roseanna W who won last week’s give away! 50% of the purchase price from Inspired Novelties will continue to go to the Manasseh Project through the end of July! photo courtesy of cliodna, sxc.hu These groundhogs are like a B-rated movie that Hollywood keeps making sequels for. “The rodents are back. With vengeance.” ...
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Canning peaches
July 5th, 2012
This is how I spent my day yesterday, with more to come today. 46 quarts of peaches, 5 jars of jam, 6 pints of syrup. Peaches are a lot like babies. They need a lot of attention. Right. Now. 1/2 bushel is crying for attention this morning…
Filed under: recipes, Story Girl
4th parade buckets
June 28th, 2012
No matter what happens today or tomorrow, I still love my country. I’m looking forward to a great holiday! I remember going to my hometown’s parades and collecting a t-shirt full of candy. One year during high school, my clown troupe from church entered the parade. We ran up and down the streets playing gags ...
Filed under: craftiness, Family
Wonder Bubbles
June 27th, 2012
If you haven’t entered the drawing yet for a copy of Cecil Murphey’s book Unleash the Writer Within, do so here! Nothing draws a crowd of neighbor kids like a giant tub of bubbles. Well, with the exception of juggling fire, but that’s a story for another day. I grew up in a family filled ...
Filed under: craftiness, Family, motherhood, recipes, summer
Food on Fridays
June 1st, 2012
A few weeks ago while we were in South Haven, Michigan, we stopped into the Olive Cart, who according to their website, are “purveyors of superb flavored olive oils, balsamic vinegars and olive products.” According to me they are, “Oh. My. Word. The most amazing store filled with balsamic vinegars, olive oils, and lots and ...
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Friday’s Finds
June 1st, 2012
I’m super excited to be over at She Sparkles today with my friend Cindy Bultema. We’re talking about body image. Please come join the conversation! From some friends: Cheated, by Erica Stidham – great thoughts on how comparing ourselves to others hurts us What if this Defined a Woman Instead, by Culture Rebel – great ...