Caramel Conclusion
There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. And we’ve had too much caramel. After two weeks of reading, buying, baking, eating and writing about... Read More ›
There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. And we’ve had too much caramel. After two weeks of reading, buying, baking, eating and writing about... Read More ›
Let me tell you, the fun didn’t end with the four girltalkers. This caramel contest brought much joy to four husbands, seven children and one brother. Mike has never... Read More ›
This caramel contest was more than we expected: more work, more mess, and definitely more fun. We were also pleasantly surprised by the chance to use your recipes to... Read More ›
I have to jump in here and say that this caramel contest has been a blast. Which brilliant girltalker came up with this idea anyways? (I won’t say who.)... Read More ›
Caramel (k?r’?-m?l, -m?l’, kär’m?l) A smooth chewy candy made with sugar, butter, cream or milk, and flavoring. A few weeks ago we got the urge to have another contest.... Read More ›
Rebecca sent us this week’s Friday Funny which is sure to make you laugh. Caramel contest winners coming up next week! Signing off for now…Nicole for the girltalkersA friend... Read More ›
I’m back with the second and third principles for surviving those extra busy times. (I’m also happy to report that my laundry is out of the dryer and slowly... Read More ›
Kristin posted yesterday on dealing with interruptions. My life feels like one big—and wonderful—interruption at the moment. It’s a whirlwind of diapers, crying, spit-up, nursing, and laundry. There was... Read More ›
Fall is officially here! I’m really enjoying the beautiful weather here in Maryland. It’s a balmy seventy-two degrees today. The windows are open and the kids are playing outside.... Read More ›
Most of us are vaguely familiar with the verse in 1 John 2:15—“Do not love the world or anything in the world”—but we’re often unsure how to obey this... Read More ›
Finally, I hold in my hands a copy of Carolyn McCulley’s new book, Radical Womanhood. It will be widely available in only a few days, so pre-order your copy... Read More ›
This week’s Friday Funny is from Katie. She’s meeting with a group of friends who just began reading through Feminine Appeal together. Here is the story behind the picture... Read More ›
I was strolling through my local grocery store the other day (in search of a brownie mix that I really wanted to try) and I practically ran into a... Read More ›
We heard from another girltalk reader Alice in response to Mom’s post. She shared with us her family’s hymn-singing tradition: “Right after my first child (who is now 7... Read More ›
In response to yesterday’s post, Jennifer wrote to ask: “Do you or the girls have any recommendations of worship CD’s that you really enjoy for yourselves during the day?... Read More ›
Recently when my granddaughter, Caly, heard a snippet from the great hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Blessing,” she firmly announced: “That’s Pop-Pop’s song!” Why does this little two-year-old think... Read More ›
Compared to Sunday, Monday’s duties can often seem so unspiritual. Yesterday I worshipped and received teaching at church, practiced hospitality, and had a delightful time of fellowship with new... Read More ›
As we sign off this weekend, we are watching Hurricane Ike make landfall. Several years ago, Dr. Albert Mohler answered the questions “Why would God allow hurricanes?” and “How... Read More ›
My baby girl is 9 days old today and as of this morning’s doctor’s visit, weighing in at 8lbs 8oz. I really cannot write another word without thanking all... Read More ›
On his blog today CJ recalls where we were on the morning of 9/11: September 11, 2001 was, for me, memorable. It marked the first morning of a very... Read More ›