Meanderings in New England

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

When the Lord led my husband and me to begin D and D Ministries and we began to travel, we knew it would be crucial to:

Take opportunities to rest when we could
Take time to occasionally travel the scenic route
Pour into our own marriage.

So on this last ministry trip that lasted twelve days, we did all of the above. On the day that we traveled to King Arthur Flour Baking Company, we purchased a sandwich, along with a delicious chocolate croissant and tucked it into the cooler. We decided we’d stop along the way and enjoy it for lunch a little later. I prayed that the Lord would lead us to a special spot to do just that. Wow, did He ever guide us!

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New England Travels and Treats

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

Our fall ministry has recently taken us to New England. As you can imagine, the fall colors have been absolutely beautiful. Our journeys have take us to Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massechusetts. We’ve been quite busy with both ministry and a few days of exploring. I thought I’d share one picture from each day, and also the best thing we ate in New England.

The first day took us through Virginia – what a beautiful state, but no real color to speak of.

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Mexican Food

Southerwestern Casserole (instead of tacos!)

September 28, 2026September 27, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

I’m not one of those who enjoys following the Monday meatloaf, Taco Tuesday kind of menu, but we do have Mexican frequently. When I weary of tacos, I like to make a dish of something Mexican.

I recently came across this Southerwestern Casserole that was so scrumptious! It could be served as a casserole, or even a dip, served with scooping chips. This came together quickly, and it made a LOT. As a matter of fact, I put half in the freezer before baking. The other half serve the two of us for supper and a couple lunches! If you like Mexican flavors, you will love this casserole filled with ground turkey, veggies, and beans.

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baking · Fall

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

September 21, 2026September 20, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

You may have seen my post on Friday that mentioned I was baking donuts. When I made these Apple Cider flavored treats and gave my husband one, he said, “Now that’s a taste of fall right there!” Yes, they are! This recipe comes from one of my favorite baking blogs – Sally’s Baking Addiction.

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Fall · Home decor · seasonal decor

When Fall Comes Home

September 18, 2026September 17, 2026 RefreshHer1 Comment

As fall officially hits the calendar next week, I’ve added some fall touches to my home in the same way that the autumn season approaches…slowly. While I dislike the shorter days, there is so much to love about this season. Let me show you what I’m enjoying about fall in my home.

My upstairs family room window is the perfect place to sit in the morning. The sunrise, the countryside views, and my autumn accents on this old oak table put off a beautiful fall vibe.

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