Author Archives: Kristin

Special Delivery #2

Here is another Operation Undies– Sub for Santa heart warming story about people who really get  Christmas. It’s the Hepworth’s story.  You should also know that before my friend Kanani took this assignment, she was one of the first to … Continue reading

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Sweet Relish Winner!

Congratulations “An G” the winner of the $200 Sweet Relish giveaway!   Happy Relishing! Sorry to the rest of the entrants of this contest, including my mom, who didn’t win. If you’re looking for another way to warm your heart today…may … Continue reading

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Special Deliveries #1

This week I’m going to be sharing stories about the special deliveries associated with the Operation Undies Sub for Santa effort. Here’s a special delivery story written by my good friend Miki.  This just goes to show you what one … Continue reading

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Get What You Want for Christmas and Win a $200 VISA Gift Card!

Am I the only one who has had a great gift idea then completely forgotten what it was when it was time to buy?  Am I the only one who sees masterfully crafted items on Pinterest but knows in my … Continue reading

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What Do Money, Fun, Candy and Charity Have in Common?

If you’ve read my blog at all in the last few months, you know I’ve been working hard to support a group of really deserving people. I don’t pretend to think that this is the only charitable cause in the … Continue reading

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The Behavior Jar–My Best Parenting Tip

I don’t claim to be a parenting expert. I leave a lot to be desired when it comes to doing everything right.  But…I have found something worth sharing that has been a miracle in our house. I have a four-year-old … Continue reading

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How To Turn Your Mood Around Fast

Here’s a quickie for how to brighten your mood, fast. One of my very favorite ways to kill an hour if I have one to kill (or even if I don’t) is to think of a song I really like … Continue reading

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Get Some Cafe Zupas Yum For FREE

So…for Thanksgiving, I made pies, a turkey (for my first time ever) and a 16 layered Jell-O. So that pretty much fills my cooking quota for the rest of the year.The effort alone on the turkey was worth an award … Continue reading

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A Thanksgiving Jell-O to Remember

For many years I’ve been creating discussion worthy masterpieces with Jell-O.  This year was no different. I racked my brain thinking about what I could do this year that I had not done before when my friend Amy suggested individual … Continue reading

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The Thanksgiving Legend–Rainbow Jell-O

No one is more committed to holiday tradition than me, especially if that tradition involves wasting enormous amounts of time and effort meticulously crafting Jello. Many years ago I began what would turn into my Thanksgiving passion. Through the years … Continue reading

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