Heartistic Desires

Homemaking is an Art of the Heart and Soul.

No More Teenagers

Cori | December 14, 2009

Today is my youngest’s 20th birthday. Amalie is 20. No more teenagers. Weird. I don’t feel like the Mom of two adult children. Not that I mind. Aging has not yet bothered me. I figure as long as I keep telling myself I’m not old, I won’t ever get there. And every birthday I have [...]

TGIF

Cori | October 9, 2009

Sundays are, perhaps, my favorite day of the week. I believe in the holiness of the Sabbath and I keep it as such. Therefore, I do no shopping, cleaning or work on Sundays. Sundays are reserved for worship, family, and renewal (read: afternoon nap!). Ahhh… but Fridays! Fridays are definitely my next favorite and holy [...]

Bear Paw Cookies

Cori | August 28, 2009

Came up with these today and thought I would share; enjoy! Bear Paw Cookies by Cori Gillespie Bear Paw Cookies ½ cup Butter (no Substitutes) ½ cup Shortening ⅔ cup White Sugar ⅔ cup Dark Brown Sugar ½ cup Peanut Butter, Smooth Or Crunchy 2 whole Large Eggs 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon [...]

A Sweet Diversion

Cori | April 22, 2009

Let’s divert from sprouts for a day or two. Recently it was Cookie Day. I love Cookie Day! One whole morning devoted to making Cookies. Cookies. I love that word! Now that there are only two of us at home, it’s time for a bit more creativity when it comes to sweets. We love a [...]