Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup in 10 Minutes

October 19, 2026October 18, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

We returned home from California yesterday morning where I spoke at Camp Ironwood’s fall ladies’ retreat. It was a wonderful time together. I watched the Lord answer prayers I had prayed, give strength, opportunities to pour into those precious women, and gain many new sweet sisters in Christ. It was a very full four days in every way.

When I got home Sunday morning after flying the red-eye flight from Las Vegas to Charlotte,then Charlotte to Tri-Cities, we walked into the house weary, and also needing a little sustanance. Hmmm, did we need breakfast or lunch? My stomach was hungry, and my whole body was confused! As I considered what I could fix quickly, homemade soup came to mind. I remembered my favorite Chicken and Rice Soup that is the fastest homemade soup ever, yet with flavors that are so comforting. I’ve shared this in the past, but I want to tell you about another shortcut in making this that I just learned about!

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Tips For An Organized Spice Cabinet

July 21, 2025July 19, 2025 RefreshHer3 Comments

This weekend I had a couple hours when my love for organizing and my love for cooking collided. It was a needed collision! My spice cabinet that had been in good order at one time, had sadly gotten out of hand. It made my cooking more difficult, and I even found that I sighed inwardly any time I needed to search for a spice.

Here’s the other side of the ~~mess~~ cabinet.

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Crafts · Kitchen Tips

Tea Towel Turned Apron

January 15, 2025January 12, 2025 RefreshHer2 Comments

I have a new episode on the Refresh Her Podcast today. I hope you’ll listen and also share it with others! If you’re dealing with difficult people, this episode will give you a fresh perspective!

Rather than blog about the podcast today, I’m sharing a little project that I did recently. While visiting New England last fall, I got to go to the King Arthur Flour Company. It’s a great place to eat lunch and to walk through! I purchased a lovely tea towel while there as a memory from our trip. When I got it home I found that it was huge! When I held it up, I realized that it would be perfect to use for something aside from wiping our wet hands!

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apples · Easy recipe · Saving money on groceries

Using Seasonal Fruit To Help Your Grocery Budget

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 RefreshHer4 Comments

One way to reduce your grocery bill is to use fruits that are currently in season. Of course fall brings all the apples! Right now some of my favorite apples are marked to 99 cents in the grocery store, so this is the time for me to cook with apples, and also store some away for the winter.

Today I’m sharing some of my favorite apple recipes with you so you can reduce your grocery bill, and also enjoy this delicious fruit while it’s plentiful and in season!

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Kitchen Tips · podcast · spring cleaning

Clean the Kitchen with Me!

April 24, 2024April 23, 2024 RefreshHerLeave a comment

You can listen to this episode here on the Refresh Her podcast.

Do you ever say, “I wish my home was organized and clean”? Or, “I would deep-clean, but…” I read a statement that said,

“Wishers and would-er’s don’t make very good housekeepers!”

It’s easy to make lots of excuses about our homes, but ultimately, we are responsible for their maintenance. That’s not to say that the other people that live there can’t help, but as I look at how God designed women with that nurturing kind of spirit, we are typically gifted at fostering the warm, inviting atmosphere connected to home and cooking. Even if you’re not a full-time homemaker, your influence is huge! If you have a roommate, or you’re alone in your home, you are also creating a space where you can invite others in and ultimately share the Gospel. Where does that kind of fellowship usually happen? In the kitchen!

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