Lemon Drops & Lilies - THE BLOG

My mother had a talent for making our home beautiful and comfortable.   A few years ago, I had an experience that showed me how she had also taught me through our home. Out of the blue one day, a scripture that hung on the wall of my childhood home, nearly 30 years earlier, kept coming to my mind.  I couldn’t believe I remembered it.   I thought the Lord was just reminding me how important what I put in our family home was.  It helped me refocus on what my family sees on the walls, shelves, magnet board and...

Our kitchen pantry is the busiest place in our kitchen and therefore probably the most important to keep organized, especially because the doors are constantly left open by my teenagers!  (I have taught them better!)  Anyone else have this problem? Today I’m sharing a few tips that have really helped in organizing our pantry.   #1 - Take everything out and purge! If your pantry needs a complete overhaul, start by taking everything out. As you do so, throw away anything that is outdated, you know is never going to get eaten or simply is trash.  Yes, I see those Walmart bags,...

Halloween is one of our favorite holiday times because it's filled with traditions! This first Friday in October is a great time to start some of your own holiday traditions. Choose one or more of the ideas on this list and do it every year. Your family will look forward to not just the candy on Halloween, but the closeness it brings between all of you as you have fun together.