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Dose of Sunshine Monday – We are here for each other

By on June 17, 2013 in Inspiration

Hello to a fresh new Monday! This week is going to be a great one.

I’d like to share gratitude for people in my life who have been there for me. I really believe that we are here to help each other. To mourn with those who mourn, and comfort those who need comforting; to help through hard times, and encourage and motivate. Sometimes the work of God is done through people here on Earth (for that I am grateful).

I sometimes start my week off by asking, who can I help this week? What can I do? Who needs a little sunshine or a smile? And usually I just know. One of my favorite things to do is help someone to smile.

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So dear reader, thank you for your encouragement, your kind comments, your support in my efforts to bring sunshine to you in my little space of the blog-o-sphere.

What can you do this week to inspire a smile? This week, be kind to others and to yourself. 🙂

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Dose of Sunshine Monday — I can Do All Things Through Christ

By on June 10, 2013 in Inspiration

Happy Monday! I can’t believe it’s Monday already again. I have had the BEST weekend with my nephews who are down visiting from Utah. We had a birthday party for my 8-year-old nephew whose birthday is just a week before mine.

This Dose of Sunshine comes directly from my watercolor practice book. It’s a favorite scripture of mine and it applies to everyday life. If you are feeling weak or overwhelmed or sad, or you just need a reminder that there’s always help…this is for you.

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Dose of Sunshine Monday — Each day is filled with opportunity

By on June 3, 2013 in Inspiration

Happy Monday once again! This week is brimming full of blessings, I can feel it. And sometimes those blessings come by way of opportunity. And sometimes there are so many opportunities available to us that we simply cannot hold onto them all!

This thought inspired me to create the following:

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What opportunities are available to you this week?

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Dose of Sunshine Monday — God Bless the USA

By on May 27, 2013 in 4th of July, Holidays, Inspiration

Happy Monday and Happy Memorial Day! This is a wonderful day to give thanks to all those who serve or have served in the military. A BIG THANK YOU!

Both of my Grandfathers served in the military and sacrificed much to keep our country safe. (I can’t even imagine how my grandmothers worried when they went off to war…)

So I wish all of you a safe and happy Memorial Day and a time to reflect on all those who have sacrificed for our freedoms. We are blessed beyond measure.

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Taste Test Tuesday– Chocolate Souffle vs. Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

By on May 21, 2013 in Dessert, Favorite Things, Holidays, Inspiration, Recipes, Taste Test Tuesday, Valentines

It’s a great day. Not only is it Taste Test Tuesday, but my Dad is here for a visit! I knew that there needed to be CHOCOLATE for him. And he agreed to be a taste test panelist. (I may have gotten my love for taste tests partially from my Dad…we have been doing taste tests at home ever since I was a kid!)

So this is a special edition of Taste Test Tuesday. The taste test results will be posted next week, but today I am sharing the recipe for “Foolproof Mini Chocolate Souffles with Sauce.” Oh. My. Goodness. These little souffles are amazing. I got this recipe a couple years ago from my co-worker, Aubrey. (Hi, Aubrey!) And I’ve made them only a few times for special occasions, but these are some of the easiest and BEST Chocolate Souffles I have ever eaten!

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I’m going to challenge these homemade Souffles to a taste test versus  homemade Chocolate Molten Lava Cake! (I’ll share this recipe next week.) The Chocolate Molten Lava Cake is a favorite recipe of my daughter, Amber. (Hi, Amber!) They are both amazing recipes that I honestly don’t know which one will be crowned the winner!

I will have some more pictures and results for you next week. Until then, try this Chocolate Souffle Recipe. You’ll either be glad you did, or you’ll be cursing me for sharing such a tempting dessert that you crave weekly! 🙂

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Chef’s Note:

This recipe may look intimidating, but it is rather simple, with just a few ingredients. And it is Foolproof. The first time I made it (for Valentine’s Day a couple years ago), I left the vanilla out of the souffles, so I added it to the chocolate sauce instead. They still came out delicious…proof: my husband ate TWO of them!

I like to serve mine with a little whipped cream and a strawberry on top, but if you’re a chocolate purist then you can certainly leave this part out!

Tip:

To help get the soufflé dishes out of the oven easily, bake them on a cookie sheet and then simply lift the cookie sheet out of the oven.

You may have noticed that one of the choices I categorized this under was “Inspiration”…if you are in need of a little inspiration, I’m convinced that these souffles will do the trick. Chocolate can be very inspirational, right?! 😉

I can’t wait to post the results. Until then, Enjoy every bite!

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