Hosting Small Group Dinner in Our Home

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 RefreshHer2 Comments

We’re having dinner with our small group this week and I’m excited about the fellowship we’ll share! It’s just the best! Sometimes we struggle finding a theme so the meal will “mesh” together. I suggested we do a Sunday-type dinner with chicken and veggies.

I signed up to bring a chicken dish. I’m opting for this hearty grilled chicken salad. It’s a favorite of ours that I’ve shared before, but I share it again because it’s on my menu this week, AND because it’s so very good and I’d love for it to try it!

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entertaining · hospitality

Six Tips To Help You Be a Gracious Hostess

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 RefreshHer2 Comments

Whether it’s the holidays or simply an invitation for coffee and dessert in your kitchen, here are six simple things anyone can do to make their guests feel welcome and at home.

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cakes · Christmas · entertaining

Christmas Cake & Coffee Party Recap

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 RefreshHer5 Comments

The month of December was busy, but it was full of fun, baking, laughter, good food and fellowship all around the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Before the new year gets too far along, I have to recap one of the sweet times the Lord allowed.

I had a Christmas Cake and Coffee Party on the thirteenth that was so much fun to host! I wanted the evening to feel casual, so I purchased Christmas Socks from Amazon and had them in a basket in the foyer. I had a little chalkboard sign at the door that told the ladies this was a gift for their feet. They slipped on the socks and left their shoes behind.

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Charcuterie Boards · entertaining

Charcuterie Board Fellowship

February 27, 2023February 25, 2023 RefreshHer4 Comments

Let’s face it, we can all get into a rut when it comes to what we eat. Even group fellowships can fall into a routine that isn’t nearly as fun as it should be!

Last week our small group broke out of the traditional meals (Mexican, Italian, Pizza, etc) and had a Charcuterie Board meal! Everyone was instructed to go check out some ideas on Pinterest and bring a board that would be suitable for supper. Here’s a pic of all the boards spread on my kitchen counter…

We had a Salad Board, Cheese and Meats, Fruits and Veggies and other fun additions. No one left hungry!

I decided to do a Baked Potato Board with all the fixings, as well as a Fruit and Chocolate Board.

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adoption · entertaining · Favorites · Home decor · ministry · revival

February Fun!

February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 RefreshHer4 Comments

For a the shortest month of the year, February was certainly full AND fun! I thought I’d share the highlights with you today as we wrap up this last full week.

Paint – We had all of the downstairs of our house painted (except my husband’s office). After 9 1/2 years of living here, it really needed to be freshened up! I chose to cover the original khaki color with WHITE! It’s called, Blue Kiss. It has slight cast of blue in the white, rather than gray, brown or yellow. I love it! It really brightens the rooms up. I chose a semi-gloss and love how it reflects the light. I know it’s going to be easier to clean as well.

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