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 on this planet [...]

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 in their [...]

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 Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Ground Flax Seed
½ cup Oat [...]

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 [...]