Hello My Friends!

Hello! I am away from my normal routine. I am attending a conference. Yes, I know.. LOL! Another one, but it is part of our ministry so with that said I will possibly be back for Scripture and a Snapshot Sunday. Maybe before then or maybe after. :)  My days and nights are full. Conference is at 9:30 a.m. today and last until 3:00 p.m. and then starts back at 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  tonight and then again Saturday until 12:30 p.m. Plus, we drove almost 9 hours on Thursday and had an event from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 and by the time we got back to the hotel it was 11:00 p.m.! I am super tired. 

After Saturday’s  closing session, we are going to visit friends that we haven't seen in almost 6 years and some 10 years. We lived in this area for 15 years (Midwest area of the US) and now we are in Mississippi the good ole south. 

Until then....

Love,

Chrissy T

Wednesday Hodgepodge on a Thursday :)

 I am linking up at Joyce's at From This Side of the Pond for Hodge Podge Wednesday! Please go visit this lovely blog and all the others that link up.

1. Egg on your face, putting all your eggs in one basket, a good egg, walk on eggshells, nest egg, or a tough egg to crack...which eggy idiom currently applies to your life in some way? Explain

Without being too personal I will say, A TOUGH EGG TO CRACK. 

2. April 7th is National Beer Day...are you a beer drinker? If so do you have a favorite? Beer battered fish, beer bread, beer can chicken, beer brats...which one sounds good to you? Have you made any of these? 

I do not drink any alcohol of any form. I have on the other hand had beer chicken, beer battered fish (which I like) and beer bread from restaurants, and I do like them all. I have cooked beer chicken a very long time ago. 

3. Do you have siblings? What's the best thing about being your sibling? If you don't have siblings, what would you say are the pros and cons of being an only child? 

I have a sister that is 7 in half years younger than me. Her name is Audrey. She is a very sensitive and hard-working sis. I do not get to see her but once a year and we don't talk a whole lot due to her work schedule and she is in the busyness of raising little kiddos. She is creative, sweet and tender hearted. I love her much. I think she definitely sees me in a more mothering figure due to our age gap. :) 

Our yearly picture~ November 2025

I actually found out in July 2025 that I had a half-brother from my biological father that is two years older than me. We knew nothing about him. Including my biological father. I have never met him in person. He lives about an hour and half from me. It is a complicated situation. He found me through Ancestry. com. I had done a DNA test to do a family tree and to understand our lineage because I love genealogy. Well.... surprise surprise. LOL. After 7 years of my DBA being in the system last May he found me.  We do send texts occasionally to check on each other. Maybe one day we will meet but for now I am being cautious to protect my family.

Not sure what the best thing is about being my sibling is. I guess that I will faithfully and loyally pray for them.

4. How do you feel about floral scents in products? Do you have a favorite?

I do like a few but truly ever since covid my sense of smell is very off and different. I cannot tolerate certain things I once could. I do like Lavender and soft floral scents depending on what it is. 

5. What's one thing in your home that begins with the letter G that you would say is a keeper, something you'll hold on to? Tell us why. 

I really do not know of anything truly that starts with a G necessarily. I do have my "Grandma's" Heart Shaped Jewelry or Trinket holder that I do love and am thankful to have had passed to me. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Hmmm.. this is always hard for me.  

I have been thinking how thankful that I am thankful for the pretty weather we have had. I have not really enjoyed it like I would like due to health issues but the time I have stepped outside I am wishing I was on a trail. It has been the perfect hiking, walking or exploring nature weather. 

I am also dreading packing in the morning for a trip. I am leaving at 8 am and haven't packed the first thing. Which is NOT like me. 

Until Next Time, 

Chrissy T

Sometimes you just need a little pampering....

Hello everyone. I hope you all have had a good start to your week.

Today, I needed some TLC. That TLC was for my feet. They just needed some little pampering for sandal season that has started. I am dealing with a tender sciatic issue so doing my feet and toes hasn't been easy right now. I do not get pedicures all the time, but when I do I enjoy them.

It was a nice treat. I am curious if you like pedicures or manicures. Or do you enjoy anything similar for a little pampering?? Maybe you look a special coffee, a face mask, or doing a craft or a massage. What is your top favorite way you like to get some TLC?

With Love,

Chrissy T

Joyful Things ~ Thankful for a Little Community~

Hello everyone. Gosh, it is Tuesday after Easter. It is already April 7th, 2026! Time is flying to me. 

I am always inspired by my blog friend, Wendi, at My Heart is Always Home blog. 

Wendi and I have been connected for years!!! One thing I love about her posts is that she will share moments of joy in the ordinary. I always love those posts. It reminds me to be more mindful as I go about my days too. 

So, here are a few things this past week that have brought me joy and a smile.

My tulips have really been blooming beautifully. 

After I left the church from decorating all Saturday for Easter, I headed to the grocery store that night to grab some flowers for our table for our lunch. As I grabbed the cart or as we call it in Mississippi a "buggy" and someone had placed this sticker on the handle. It was a beautiful reminder and so neat being Easter weekend to come across. It made me smile. 

April Storms! Yes, I know that may sound strange, but we have some wildfires in our state, and it is much needed. Still need more! 

These beautiful roses that I spotted out and about one day! I don't know.... but flowers ALWAYS bring me joy!

Speaking of flowers, I purchased some packets of seeds to plant for some cut flowers (on my spring bucket list) and to add some pops of color in our yard. Seeing the rows of seed packets brought me great joy! I love looking through all of the variety and browsing them all. 

*A saying I found of Pinterest that really spoke to me. *

I want to let you all know that I have been having a little hard time blogging lately. My post may seem more random and not necessarily themed as I prefer. To be honest, I am trying to feel better. I shared a post earlier last week about being GENTLER on myself. Check that here to explain my health issues if you aren't aware. In the past when I get to this spot with blogging I will usually give up. Take a long or VERY long break. BUT I have really enjoyed blogging, and I feel I have built me a little community of people I look forward to visiting daily and also reading your comments when you visit. Without getting too deep and personal, I need this right now in my life.... A little community that brings me joy. I appreciate you all. So, I am trying to stay dedicated to blogging even if it is a weird season for me right now. Hopefully, you will hang in there with me. :)  I mentioned a while back that my anxiety can be very high this time of year for me. I am working hard to pace myself better for this month. :) 

With Love, 

Chrissy T

 

Easter Weekend Recap 2026

Hello everyone. I hope you all had a good Easter Weekend. I wanted to share some memories on here. 

Our daughter and I at church in the youth area. 

We had a breakfast fellowship at church this morning. Each family brought a dish to share. 

I made little sausages wrapped in bacon and baked in brown sugar. 

After our church service we did a candy rain for the children. My hubby climbed up to throw candy. He is scared of heights, so this was extra brave of him. He is in the suit. 

After church we headed home and started our lunch. We had ham, roasted turkey breast, homemade mac and cheese, skillet green beans, dressing (my daughter's boyfriend made) and rolls. I made banana pudding for dessert. 

Here is my table setting for this year. The Hyacinth smells fantastic. I purchased a little pot for $10.00 of them and planted them in my crystal fruit bowl and added moss for a little more touch. 

I have two doors in my dining room and to make the wreaths on them springier because I really didn't want to buy new ones, I purchased some fabric to add a little touch.

Here is a little snapshot of the garland I made for church. 

I hope you all have a lovely day.

With Love, 

Chrissy T

A Little Bit of This and That~ Flowers, Easter Things, and a Date

 Hello everyone. I hope you all had a GOOD FRIDAY!

I had to do a little bit of a lot of this and that today to catch up on things. 😏 I paid bills, worked on church books, made deposits, spruced the inside of the abode and little of the outside, made our Easter menu, and shopping list. Yes, I am behind or maybe I am just on time. I don't know it is just how I am rolling this Easter season. I have a little bit more energy than I have been lately. Probably due to the huge dose of Vit D, Iron and rest. BUT I am still being gentle on myself!!!

Derrick was off today so after we he did some yard work (working on digging up all our Azaleas that died in a freeze) and I finished the inside things we made the church deposit, went to Home Depot and had a quick dinner at a new place that opened. It is a Tex Mex place, and it was alright. 😑

The inside of the place was beautiful and unique. The food was presented beautifully. It tasted "alright" and the service was decent. I will not rush to go back. It was very overpriced for tacos. Weird.... they had sushi. My husband loves it. That is a big NEGATIVE for me. 😉 

We headed home and finished up some projects. I want to share my potted plant arrangement I got. I love it. 

I still have a lot more to do to our porch to make it spring and summer ready. I wait to really decorate and make it look cozy & welcoming once the pollen slows down coating every single thing. It is starting to do that, thankfully. 

I have several things to plant in pots, power washing to be done, and a different wreath to add. For now, I just swept really good, wiped the table down and chair cushions and made it presentable. 

Do not worry.... my ferns will fill in those pots and look fuller over time. I do not start with really large ones because I can usually grow massive ferns. 

Oh, and I have a larger rug to go under the mat that is khaki and cream, but I am washing it currently.

All fresh and clean. Now.... let me show you my lovely tulips I am growing indoors.

I just love tulips. Aren't they lovely?!

I also played around with my table setting for Sunday dinner, tried on a dress I already have for Easter Service as I am trying to make do with things I have as far as clothes for now. 

I love this so much! I am so glad I picked up these plates. You can barely tell they are plastic. They are such good quality. 

This dress was a staple in my summer wardrobe capsule last year and I am bringing it back FOR NOW. 

For those of you that do not know.... I do a wardrobe capsule for Spring/Summer for my clothes and Fall/Winter.

I purchased this dress last year for Mother's Day and have worn it several times since. It is actually a little big on me, but I am going to make it work for at least this Sunday. I am not for sure if it will stay in my capsule due to the size. 

I will need a few items to be replaced this year for my wardrobe. If you do not know what a capsule is, I basically have a certain number of outfits, and I just wear them and switch things up to make the outfit look different at times. I started this when I began a little bit of a minimalist lifestyle years ago partly to get rid of clutter, overwhelm, and working on becoming a better steward. Also, we were being financially savvy. A nice way to say we were cutting expenses and trying to be more mindful to only bring in needs and special things as needed. 

Maybe I can do a more detail post another time if anyone is interested. 

Anyway.... I hope you have a lovely Saturday. 

With Love, 

Chrissy T

A Needed Storm and Just a Day of Running

Hello everyone! I hope you have been having a good week. I don't have much to share but I still want to pop in to chat with my dear blogger friends. 

One thing you may or may not know is that I help with a Pregnancy Center for ladies in need. Our church collected wipes throughout March. I dropped them off. 

I used to volunteer two times a week but due to the travel and other commitments I now serve on the board, volunteer at the yearly fundraiser and 5K, and help at events. Today, we had a working lunch and discussed our upcoming 5K. 

After that I HAD 😉 to head to (yes, HAD to 😏) Hobby Lobby. I am making a floral garland for Easter for the church, so I had to go get florals and etc. While I was in there, I found some plates for our Spring and Easter dinners. I normally do not splurge on these things BUT I needed (okay... wanted) some updated plates. 

If you saw my post a few days ago you will notice I shared a blue and white tablescape I pinned off Pinterest that I want to do for Easter and Mother's Day. These plates aren't identical, but I love them. I can use them for some of my summer gatherings too.

I also surprised my daughter and her work staff with mini bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes. She works at an orthodontist, and they needed a little cheering up. She was so excited. It was nice to pop in and hug her. I love my Hannah girl.💗

On my way home on the Natchez Trace Parkway, I was heading into a bad storm. I made it home safely. We need the rain soooo very much. We need a lot more to be honest than what this storm poured out. It came fast and left fast.  

After I got home, I was pretty tired. It was long day. The hubby picked up pizza which is a RARITY for us to do. It was nice. I haven't been having a lot of energy, so we tagged teamed on some chores. He did the cleanup of the kitchen which was minimal thankfully and I did laundry. 

We are now comfortable doing our evening CHILLAXING. I am blogging and he is relaxing. 

Tomorrow, I have some bookkeeping to do for the church, bills to pay for us and some cleaning. I need to do some last minute Easter preparations as well. 

Thanks for popping in!

With Love,

Chrissy T