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WHY YOU NEED TO TAKE A FAMILY VACATION

Posted on May 1, 2025July 21, 2025 by Karen Peterson

It happens every year as summer peeks over the horizon of spring. Like Toad in Wind in the Willows, I start to long for the open road (or skies). It starts with…

5 TIPS FOR HOSTING OVERNIGHT GUESTS

Posted on April 22, 2025July 21, 2025 by Karen Peterson

  “Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13b “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” I Peter 4:9 I grew up with parents who hosted lots of friends and relatives from across the country and…

6 EPIC OVERNIGHT HOSTING FAILS–AND WHAT I LEARNED FROM THEM

Posted on January 14, 2021January 11, 2023 by Karen Peterson

Over the years I’ve hosted many overnight guests and been the guest in many homes. All in all, I’ve had wonderful experiences as a visitor–and I’d like to think I’ve offered my…

HOW TO MAKE A “10-MINUTE” FACE MASK IN FIVE HOURS

Posted on January 11, 2021April 20, 2023 by Karen Peterson

The lady on the YouTube tutorial said it would only take 10 minutes to make a face mask. Three simple layers: two tight-woven cotton and flannel for the middle layer. She made…

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