Linda J. Hawkins

From “Back-to-school” to Fall cleaning, August can be a busy time for families! Even through the hustle and bustle, we want to prioritize our family time to let each member know-- “You are special!” We hope you enjoy these simple tips to love on your family this fall: Kitchen Table Crafts *Drawing *Painting *Creating Recipes Galore *Baking *Fruit & Gelatin for little cooks *Main Dish Delight - Get the older kids involved tonight! Out & About *Amusement Attraction *Splash Park

October Evening— Dinner is cleared, No one is waiting, Nothing pressing to address. So I light a scented candle, Set the kettle to boil, Turn on the tunes of days gone by. Finding his favorites, Earl Grey or Southern Sweet Iced Tea, Sweets & treats made fresh from the morning. It’s only the gift of time, A few moments shared, With the love of my life. We will forever remember, And ever treasure, In this crisp, cool evening. There is beauty to be found, In orange slice cookies

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”—Albert Einstein This month we have taken time to honor the special ladies in our life, whether it be a mother, grandmother, aunt or dear friend. Let us now turn and see who else we may bless in this day, this week and this coming month. We all have the same number of seconds, minutes and hours in our day. Wouldn’t it be nice to spend some of those minutes on someone close to us? Would it be possible to do the same for a com

Fall is finally here—Hooray! Those hot, humid days are giving way to a breath of fresh air that energizes us as well as our families. I don’t know about you, but one thing I love to do when the weather turns is to plan all sorts of wonderful meals to celebrate the season. What does fall make you think of? Comfort food! Yes, we love our meat and potatoes with a side of gravy, cookies and muffins, cakes and pies. We want all these wonderful tastes of the season as we run o

As Autumn Comes Around— The door closes gently on summer months, Cool breezes begin to fill the air, Chrysanthemums bloom and apples ripen, As autumn comes around. Plan a hayride, back-to-school, Field trip to our favorite orchard, Cinnamon smells from the kitchen, As autumn comes around. Harvest festivals with family, Reap the goodness of the Lord, Thank God for the love He sends, As autumn comes around. What is your favorite memory making time in autumn? #A