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About Nannette

Wife to The Sweetheart, Mom to the Fantastic Six, Nana to six of the cutest littles on the planet, Author, The Daniel Fast, A Devotional. UPCI ministers.

Every New Season

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“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” ~George Eliot

Every New Season…

I am one of those strange people who loves the change of EVERY season. I look forward to something new with anticipation. I love spring when everything seems to be new, alive and freshly created by the Maker. I love summer (unless it is above 90!) with all of the sunshine, activity and opportunity to mow the lawn. Yes, I would give anything to get back on a John Deere and ride for hours. Winter brings excitement all its own with one of my favorite white things in the world: SNOW. I LOVE me some snow! Takes an awful mess of it for me to get weary with those beautiful, one of a kind flakes.

But Fall.

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Fall would be my favorite, and many of you would agree I am sure. There is something about the cooling temperatures, the changing of the leaves (You should come to Brown County, Indiana; we have some of the best Fall colors anywhere!) and everything Pumpkin that goes along with this beautiful season. There are so many good things about Fall to enjoy!

  • Boots!
  • Sweaters and Scarves
  • Pumpkin Rolls, Pumpkin Latte’s, Pumpkin Pie and Carved Pumpkins!
  • The Leaves
  • No more 90+ 
  • Fall displays
  • Fall break!
  • Festivals!
  • Food at Festivals! 
  • Picking Apples
  • Hayrides
  • Bonfires
  • Corn mazes!
  • Mums

You get the idea.

[Tweet “In every new season God has a perfect purpose and plan for each one of us.”]

He never leaves us comfortless or alone and brings with each new journey opportunities to grow and become what He has desired and designed us to to be.

Fall is a time to let go of what has weighed us down, let God prune back those weary branches, die out to things that have hindered us and let this new season be one of renewal. Samuel Butler said,

[Tweet “”Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.””]

Perhaps God will prepare you in this new season for unprecedented growth in His Word, depth, maturity and a beautiful color that will not only change you but those around you.

“In the entire circle of the year there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October, when the trees are bare to the mild heavens, and the red leaves bestrew the road, and you can feel the breath of winter, morning and evening — no days so calm, so tenderly solemn, and with such a reverent meekness in the air.” ~ Alexander Smith

It’s harvest time. Let God bring about a beautiful harvest in you that is so overflowing you just have to share it, and Him, with others.

What is YOUR favorite thing about this beautiful season we call “Fall”? Please share it with us!

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Crocheted Cowl Giveaway and Introduction to my Etsy store!

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I’ve been busy! This week we are at our church’s General Conference representing Revival By Design. We have a booth in the exposition area and are excited to share what God is doing in this ministry. 

I’ve also been crocheting like a mad woman. A portion of our booth is reserved for some beautiful items I have in my Etsy store right now for fall and winter. Take a look at some of the cowls, infinity scarves, slouchy beanies, boot cuffs and baby items I have been creating! And be sure and sign up to enter the GIVEAWAY for a beautiful new cowl!

Here a few of the cowls and infinity scarves…I have several more in my Etsy Store, Candacejo Crochets!

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And who doesn’t love a great pair of cuffs for your boots…Whatup! I have them in EXTRA WIDE and CHUNKY too!

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Some of my favorites are the baby beanies…so adorable. Any size available, with or without flowers. 

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I have beanies in all sizes, for guys or girls, slouchy or regular!

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And headbands! Extra wide too to cover those ears!

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This is just a sample of some of the things available in my Etsy store. I would love to have you visit. Custom sizes or change of colors do NOT cost extra. Shipping is always $5.00 but you can add sometimes up to FIVE other items and still pay only $5.00 total! Check it out!

You can always email me @ ynannette@gmail.com with any questions.

You can read my disclosure policy here.

Now for the fun!! You can win this beautiful cowl! Lots of chances to win so get busy! And feel free to share with your friends.

 

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DIY Pumpkin Spice Creamer AND Pumpkin Spice Syrup!

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Yep, it’s fall, ya’ll. (I’ve spent way too much time in the south the last couple of weeks.) But even down here, fall is in the air and it is pumpkin mania everywhere you look.

Before I left home on this particular journey, I made my own Pumpkin Spice  Creamer for my beloved morning coffee. Now, I am a big Starbucks fan, but not a fan of their Pumpkin Spice latte’s or anything else pumpkin flavored. And as we have all learned from social media this season, Starbucks does not even have any PUMPKIN in their pumpkin creations!

Since my Homemade Vanilla Creamer was so easy to master, even while overseas, I decided to try my hand at the pumpkin. Friends, this is just as simple and in no time you will be enjoying your own concoctions, for less money and with all natural ingredients.

DIY Pumpkin Spice Creamer

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 1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 c. pureed pumpkin
1 tsp. pumpkin spice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
4 tbsp. honey or maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract

I put everything except the vanilla in a blender first, puree just about thirty seconds to get it all mixed well.

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Then, pour in a medium saucepan, whisk the blended mixture over medium heat.  It will start to steam, do not let it boil! Promptly remove it from the heat and add the vanilla.

Next, you will want to strain it through a strainer, or mesh sieve, to avoid too much pumpkin goop in the bottom of your coffee cup! Anything that is stuck to the outside of the strainer, after being forced through, can be scraped off into your mixture. It’s been pressed through already.

Pour into a glass jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator about a week.

Of course you can use skim milk and half and half for a lighter calorie version.

It is also delicious to add about three tablespoons of white chocolate chips after it has been heated. Stir, let them melt well and then add your vanilla.

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If you prefer a syrup, instead of the milk based creamer, follow these easy steps:

1 cup water
2/3 – 3/4 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons canned pumpkin puree 
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Mix all ingredients in a small pan and simmer about 15 minutes, stir occasionally. Make sure it is of syrup consistency. It will get a little thicker once it cools. When it does, strain it through a sieve or a piece of cheesecloth. That’s it! It will keep about a month in the fridge.

Enjoy a lovely cup of coffee sitting on your porch or deck in the morning, adding about a tablespoon (or two!) of your fresh Pumpkin Spice Creamer. Be sure and bring your Bible!

 

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