Ash Wednesday & Lenten

Posted by Hallee on Feb 17, 2010 in Christian Faith, Prayer, fellowship, holiness

Today is Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent, both of which mark the beginning of the observance of the Easter Season. Ash Wednesday comes from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of repentance. Traditionally, the ashes used are gathered after the Palm Crosses from the previous year’s Palm Sunday are burned and mixed with oil. In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is observed by fasting, abstinence from meat, and repentance. It is a day for contemplating one’s transgressions. Ash Wednesday is also the first day of Lent.

Tags: Ash Wednesday, Catholic liturgy, Christianity, Easter, Fasting, Holy Week, Human behavior, Lent, Liturgical calendar, Palm Sunday, Religion, Religion/Belief, Wednesday

Guest Post: Money Saving Meg on Outlet Shopping

Posted by Hallee on Jan 15, 2010 in Biblical womanhood, Budgeting, Family, Stewardship, fellowship

I meet with friends semi-annually at the nearby outlets to share a meal, quickly catch up on our lives, and give our children a chance to play together. We look forward to this so much. It is not just about the outlet deals, but the camaraderie and fun associated with the trip.

Tags: Back To School, Carter's, Children's Place Retail Stores Inc, For Us All, Hudson & Company LLP, Human Interest, Oshkosh Corporation, Riley, Sperry Corp., Stride Rite technology, Time Quartet, Tommy Hilfiger

Friends & Help & So Many Blessings

Posted by Hallee on Jan 13, 2010 in Blog Stuff, Holy matrimony, Life, Marriage, Romance, fellowship

My very dear friends and some respected and loved fellow bloggers are filling in for me for a long overdue weekend away with my husband.

Tags: Ann Marie, Benjamin Franklin, Couponing 101, Creation, Cupcake, Healthy food blogosphere, Heather, Household 6 Diva, Human Interest, Kelly the Kitchen Kop, Money Saving Meg, Natalee

Thankful

Posted by Hallee on Nov 26, 2009 in Biblical womanhood, Christian Faith, Life, Love, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, fellowship, inspiration

Today is for love and friendship and family and good food and realizing everything for which we have to be Thankful. It is also about thanking the right Person.

Tags: Biblical womanhood, Christian Faith, Christian soteriology, Christmas, Food, Homemaker, Human Interest, Inspiration, Jesus Christ, Love, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Religion/Belief, Thanksgiving

Moroccan Menu on the Fly

Posted by Hallee on Oct 31, 2009 in Hallee's Galley, Recipes, fellowship, menus & menu planning

I had some friends over for dinner last night. I’m not as good at entertaining people as my husband is. I’m much better at cooking and serving a meal while I listen to him entertaining and interacting with people (heh). But cooking for people is what I love to do, and even though he’s gone, he encourages me to still have people over.