Archives for "November, 2009"

Posted by Melanie on 30th November 2009

What’s Cooking: Sushi

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Posted by Melanie on 29th November 2009

Q & A: How Can I Court As An Adult? Part 1

QUESTION: I have read in your blog that I should court instead of date, but that is just unrealistic for me. I am a professional woman in my thirties living in NYC. The men who are even available in my age bracket are barely serving the Lord, and have no idea of the biblical concept [...]

Posted by Melanie on 28th November 2009

How To Take Your First Family Photos

Chris and I had planned to come down to my parent’s home for the holiday, and we thought it would be a great time to take some pictures. We just thought that the suburban setting would provide the perfect backdrop for the kind of shots we wanted. Besides, Chris also needed some updated shots for [...]

Posted by Melanie on 27th November 2009

What’s Cooking:The Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich

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Posted by Melanie on 25th November 2009

A Dog Day Thanksgiving

Yesterday my husband and I arrived at my parents’ home in Maryland to celebrate Thanksgiving with them. I am excited for Chris and I to spend our first Thanksgiving with them as a married couple. For me, this holiday is made even more special by a little dog named Barack. Yup, he’s named after the president. The way he came [...]

Posted by Melanie on 24th November 2009

What’s Cooking: Better Than Chipotle Guacamole and Chips Recipe

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Posted by Melanie on 23rd November 2009

Becoming A Christian Wife: What Am I Watching?

There was a time in my life when watching Sex and the City was my guilty pleasure. The adventures of Charlotte, Miranda, Samantha and, of course, Carrie seemed like so much fun to me. Yeah, I know they had problems, but it always worked out, and despite all else, they had each other. I related [...]

Posted by Melanie on 23rd November 2009

Homemaking Pains: Making the Coffee

A Christian Wife’s Rants and Reflections My husband is spoiled, but it is not by my hand. My mother is the culprit. You see whenever we go to my parent’s house mom always prepares his coffee for the morning. She does this for my father too. In fact she goes as far as to make [...]

Posted by Melanie on 22nd November 2009

What’s Cooking: The Best and Juiciest Burger You Ever Tasted!

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Posted by Melanie on 21st November 2009

Better Body: Getting Back In The Gym

After many months of lazy Saturday mornings, today I found myself in the gym. I always had a love/ hate relationship with that calorie burning regimen we call “exercise.” You seem, I am naturally athletic and have a mesomorph body type. This means that I hold muscle and definition no matter what. Even if I don’t hit [...]