Sarah Pinnix

CROCHET PATTERN: Wine Bottle Hat & Scarf Cozy

Sarah Pinnix — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 03:43:11 +0000

Merry Christmas! This wine bottle hat and scarf is no longer free, but you can grab it in my ETSY shop for just 1.49! Click here to go to Etsy for an instant download of the pattern. You can whip up this easy project in about 30-45 minutes using whichever colors you like. If

Pumpkin Maple Pie with Fresh Pumpkin

Sarah Pinnix — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 14:09:00 +0000

Originally published 2007 Every year, my husband starts to ask for this as soon as the pie pumpkins come to the produce stand, so I adapted their recipe to include fresh pumpkin. I adore cooking with fresh ingredients in season! Last year, I used an heirloom pumpkin called a “candy roaster” and it was HEAVENLY!

Devotion: How is Carving a Pumpkin Like Being a Christian?

Sarah Pinnix — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 21:21:00 +0000

I used to be completely against acknowledging anything about Halloween. When I learned the true origins based in Paganism, I was convinced that by joining in any of the traditions, I would be condoning paganism, and opening myself to demonic activity. (I do feel that, at this time in my life, I gave way too

The Words that Describe Her Dreams

Sarah Pinnix — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 02:30:05 +0000

My middle child, now eleven years old, has always daydreamed. Looking in the rearview mirror in the car, I’d see her staring out the window. Her eyes would be fixed, but engaged and filled with emotion. She literally didn’t have the words. She would schedule times in the day for dreaming and I could tell

Date Selfies and Other Tips for a Vibrant Marriage

Sarah Pinnix — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 04:30:10 +0000

My husband and I have a special marriage. Over the last 17 years, many friends and some strangers have commented that our relationship blesses them, saying, “You two are an inspiration” or “What a perfect couple!” And I think “if you only knew how many times I fail.” But Judd and I have a lot

10 Steps to the Perfect Tie-Dye [VIDEO]

Sarah Pinnix — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:00:32 +0000

My husband and I (with some awesome parent helpers), tie-dyed shirts with over 100 Middle School Band members last week. It was… an experience. We had some left over, and finished the t-shirts with the family. We’ve gotten so many compliments on the brightness of the colors and generally how good they looked. So we

Help! My Daughter is Thirteen: on Parenting Teens

Sarah Pinnix — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 00:37:34 +0000

My daughter turned thirteen this year. THIRTEEN! I can’t believe it’s been thirteen years since my little premature princess made her debut on the earth. When people ask how old my kids are, the wide-eyed expression often emerges when I say the dreaded number: thirteen. It’s true that the teen years can be some of

Hoisin Pork Wraps | Gluten & Dairy Free

Sarah Pinnix — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 04:14:19 +0000

I love to post meal ideas for busy moms. Of course, if you are not a mom, and you find yourself busy… or not busy… you may like them too. My friend Kay made my family a meal last week because my husband is in Pakistan for a professional educators’ trip. Yes, Pakistan, you read

Is Facebook a Place for Narcissism and Self-Aggrandizement?

Sarah Pinnix — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:38:40 +0000

Self Aggrandizement: the action or process of promoting oneself as being powerful or important. It’s a place where we put on masks to hide our true selves. We always present ourselves in a good light, and hide our flaws from others. It’s a place that fosters jealousy, when others can’t measure up to the rosy image

Busy Mom Meal Plan: Venison Chili and More

Sarah Pinnix — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 21:32:08 +0000

On Sundays, I usually try to keep the schedule clear, so I can catch up on the to-do list before starting another week. Many of my friends love hearing what I’m making, and I love sharing ideas. Click here to see my previous Busy Mom Meal Plan posts. This week’s plan includes one new recipe