Author Archives: DMW

Baking Pretty

Posted on December 22, 2015 by DMW

Have you ever heard the expression, “You can either be right, or you can be happy”? I always find myself in a similar conundrum when it comes to baking. I can either bake something pretty (looks good) or yummy (tastes … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, DIY, food, Holidays, recipes | Tagged "making up a recipe", "sugar high", baking, baking pretty, cake, castle cake, celebration, Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, cooking, cupcakes, Independence Day, layer cake, layered cupcakes, pretty pastry, special occasion, substance over style | Leave a comment

Holiday Traditions: Old and New, His and Mine

Posted on December 21, 2015 by DMW

The holidays are supposed to be a happy time. A time full of traditions and family. But the holidays often seem to be a time of stress, whether it’s mild, moderate or severe. Whether the stress is because of family, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Family, Holidays, home, Life, Love, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts | Tagged "creating traditions", "holiday traditions", blending families, Christmas Dinner, Christmas Eve, church, desserts, holiday, inlaws, marriage, traditions | Leave a comment

A Month Of You

Posted on December 15, 2015 by DMW

Last month I gave myself a special challenge. To do something extra special for my husband, every single day of the month. I didn’t think it would be that hard, I’m a planner after all, but I have to say … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, home, Life, Love, marriage, Personal, Relationships, Romance | Tagged birthday, date night, love note, something special | Leave a comment

Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner… Or You Know, Be A Decent Human Being Instead

Posted on December 14, 2015 by DMW

I think everyone has heard of the phrase, “Hate the sin, love the sinner”. It’s this ridiculous religious saying that is said so much it’s become a cliché. Many Christians use it as a way to dress up hate as … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, community, culture, Equality, Faith, Family, God, LGBT, Love, Opinion, Religion, Thoughts | Tagged bigotry, hate, hate the sin, homophobia, hypocrisy, Jesus, judgment, love the sinner | Leave a comment

You And Me: The Body Experts

Posted on December 10, 2015 by DMW

I am a special kind of expert in the medical field. I’m not a doctor, nor did I study medicine… ever. I can’t diagnose other people of their ailments, or offer medical advice… heck I doubt I could even pass … Continue reading →