Writings from Laura

Be the Grateful One

Be the Grateful One

Welcome, friends! Thank you for stopping by as we gather thoughts and tastes of Thanksgiving. Today I’m sharing my mom’s pumpkin pie recipe that’s perfect for bringing a little extra sweetness to your holiday table. Happy Thanksgiving—and happy baking! 🥧🧡

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A Restful Table

A Restful Table

I am a pumpkin spice girl and happy to admit it! Whether it’s a hot pumpkin spice latte, a cream cheese pumpkin streusel coffee cake (see this month’s recipe below!) or a frozen pumpkin pie ice cream dessert, if pumpkin spice is in the name, my choice is already made. Whether you have joined the craze or not, I see a great spiritual truth in the warm, fragrant latte sitting on the table next to me.

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Why Pumpkin Spice?

Why Pumpkin Spice?

I am a pumpkin spice girl and happy to admit it! Whether it’s a hot pumpkin spice latte, a cream cheese pumpkin streusel coffee cake (see this month’s recipe below!) or a frozen pumpkin pie ice cream dessert, if pumpkin...

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Stepping into Something New

Stepping into Something New

These days feel different to me, I feel like I am walking into something new. It’s exciting and amazing and at the very same time it’s different and it’s uncomfortable! My courage meter goes up and down as do my...

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