Messages for Mom

Celebrating Motherhood

Our fear of the unknown just makes experiences seem that way. Identify your discomfort with the unknown, and suddenly road blocks are swept away, hurdles appear manageable, and the bogeyman under the bed is revealed to be nothing more than a pile of laundry. ~Catie Hayes of WomanLinks.com

Welcome to Messages for Moms. I started this very special section so I could share encouraging and uplifting messageswith other Moms and Grandmothers. I believe that a Mom's heart is special-whether you have adopted, gave birthor are a caregiver for others. We nurture and love those around us day in and day out-often forgettingto nurture our own bodies and spirits. I hope you will come away encouraged.

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Encouragement, Advice and Humor
Pampering Tips and Recipes

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Old Fashioned Tips

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Easter Recipes

Holiday Feature

Cooking With Fresh Apple Cider

Autumn not only brings the arrival of apples, but of fresh apple cider. Nothing beats a cool fall day treat of cake doughnuts and a tall glass of fresh cider. If you can't make it to a local orchard you will find cider in the produce section of your grocery store as well. Don't miss out on this traditional autumn treat.

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Home & Hearth

Cast Iron Cookware

It has been said, over and over in fact, that there is nothing better than food prepared in a cast iron pan. Several dishes, including Mexican fajitas, Cajun seafood, sausage & eggs, and of course, cornbread, are hailed as delicious when prepared in these pans. Cast iron is also the cookware of choice amongst serious campers and hikers, but be sure to bring the pack mule, this stuff is heavy!

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