Author: Bethany Valyou
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The Perfect Cozy Chicken Soup Recipe
This hearty chicken soup is a family favorite in our household, especially in the colder winter months. Passed down from my mother, this chicken curry soup is the perfect recipe for a cozy, delicious meal — with a bit of a twist. My husband dubbed it “super soup” after tasting…
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The Gracious Bend of the Snow-Laden Evergreen
Bearing the weight of snow on each branchThe evergreen tree stands tallBending, but strongA force through the coldShe may slow down her pace, but won’t fall Year ‘round, she’s alive, pressing onRooted deep in the earthA symbol of endurance, life, strength, and hope Every day showing her worth A canopy…
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12 Ways to Embrace the Upcoming Winter
Just the other day we were driving through the mountains, commenting on how muted they’d become — no longer the vibrant red and orange tapestry we’d been enjoying all autumn, and certainly not the green mountain backdrop of summer. My husband noticed a little patch of yellow off in the distance, a…
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Finding Peace in the Stillness of Winter
The early evenings whisper “slow down” — embrace the stillness that comes with November. Stepping out onto the porch, I take in the crisp air and close my eyes. The songs of summer crickets have softened to the hush of trees releasing their leaves — a gentle goodbye, a letting…