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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Apr 23, 2013
One of our friends recently lost her job, so we decided to make her a "Box of Sunshine" filled with fun and practical items. We had a great time shopping for [...] |
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| 14 "Little Things" To Help a Grieving Friend |
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Posted By:
Kate Kelty, Author, The Grace To Grieve on Apr 22, 2013
It is strange to say, but the sweetest and richest I have ever known love is in grief. The pain invites the compassion and comfort of others, and this love honestly [...] |
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| DIY Felt Quiet Books for Children |
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Rachel Beery, Author, Happily Occupied Homebodies on Apr 18, 2013
"Mom, May I make a Quiet Book for Carmen?" These words came from my 12-year-old daughter, Allison, who just loves making [...] |
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| Three-Cheese Bowtie Pasta |
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Todd Van Patter, Author, Foodie's Arsenal on Apr 15, 2013
This is a fun, cheesy pasta dish that works great as an item to take to a friend. It reads as kind of a cross between lasagna and macaroni and cheese, and could easily be a great jumping-off point [...] |
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| Raising a family and a Meal Ministry |
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Posted By:
Janelle Paris, Author, Comfy in the Kitchen on Apr 8, 2013
One question that I get quite often is "Janelle, how do you manage a meal ministry and take care of your own family?" [...] |
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| Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas |
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Posted By:
Todd Van Patter, Author, Foodie's Arsenal on Apr 4, 2013
This delicious enchilada casserole is from the blog Buns in My Oven. It's called "Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas", but it reads more like a [...] |
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| Feast for the Eyes Photo Contest |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Apr 1, 2013
Generosity is its own reward.... but we'd like to say thanks too. Those of us at TakeThemAMeal have been so encouraged by the hundreds of thousands of you who have cooked tasty meals for your friends and family, and have driven all [...] |
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| 6 Ways to Remember a Lost Loved One |
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Posted By:
Kate Kelty, Author, The Grace To Grieve on Mar 25, 2013
Eight years ago I held and kissed my daughter for the first and last time. After nearly nine months of carrying her, her birthday brought death and this death brought the deepest, darkest grief I've ever known. [...] |
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| A Sweet Gift: Two-Ingredient Hand Scrub |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Mar 18, 2013
I don't know about you, but I adore receiving handmade gifts. When someone takes a moment out of life to create something for me, I treasure it. I recently received some [...] |
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| Bless Them Best |
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Posted By:
Janelle Paris, Author, Comfy in the Kitchen on Mar 13, 2013
There is no doubt that meal ministry is a blessing. I've seen the look of gratitude from the eyes of many new moms, the mourning, and healing. Making someone a meal is just so [...] |
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| The Kindness of Acquaintances |
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Author, Finding My New Normal on Mar 4, 2013
There is much talk about the kindness of close friends. There is also much talk about the kindness of strangers. But what about the kindness of those people who exist in between? [...] |
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| Black-eyed Pea Salad with Toasted Pita Wedges |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Feb 27, 2013
This recipe is a favorite in our household for many reasons. Not only is it delicious, but it's full of healthy, colorful foods. It's an easy recipe to [...] |
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| Cupcake Cone Baking Rack |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Feb 25, 2013
Yesterday, I received one of my favorite gifts of all time. For as long as I can remember, I have been a huge fan of cupcake cones. They were a special treat during my childhood and I've loved [...] |
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| A Mom Remembers Her Infant Son and How Her Friends Have Helped |
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Posted By:
Kristen, Author, What's Wrong With That Woman on Feb 18, 2013
Today Cohen would be eight months old. It's funny how time can be. On one hand I think how can it already be eight months since we lost Cohen, it feels like [...] |
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| Tonight we're all looking forward to a special meal from a friend |
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Posted By:
Janelle Paris, Author, Comfy in the Kitchen on Feb 11, 2013
I love Meal Ministry... no matter what the cause. But, I have to say there are times when I'm serving, I feel especially blessed. Today was the moment when I felt the [...] |
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| Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies |
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Posted By:
Todd Van Patter, Author, Foodie's Arsenal on Feb 4, 2013
We found these cookies on All Recipes, and they're a home run. Chewy, hearty, not overly sweet, and full of fun textures from [...] |
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| Giving Soup as a Gift |
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Posted By:
Susan Heid, Author, The Confident Mom on Jan 28, 2013
A few months ago when I was very sick, a good friend brought over a steaming pot of chicken noodle soup – homemade! It made my home smell so good and it was so [...] |
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| Beyond Meals: Snack Baskets and Other Tips for Helping Friends During a Hospital Stay |
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Posted By:
Danielle M, Author, Outnumbered on Jan 21, 2013
The past few weeks, I've taken meals in to two different friends. One just had a baby, and the other's husband had been in the hospital for a minor surgery. Meals are always appreciated, but there are some other great things [...] |
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| Nothing says "I care for you" like freshly baked cinnamon rolls |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jan 14, 2013
Last month, I did something that I've never done before, and I'm so glad that I did. When we arrived at my in-laws' house for a visit, my mother-in-law asked if my sister-in-law and I would [...] |
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| Ideas for a Chemo Care Package |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jan 7, 2013
This week, I was talking to my sister on the phone, and she was telling me about her day. She had just gotten home from spending several hours at the hospital with her friend, Lisa, who was having a procedure done to prepare for her [...] |
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