| 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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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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| An Unexpected Journey |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jan 2, 2013
Scott and I were intentionally quiet these past two weeks as we shifted our focus to spending a majority of our time with family and friends. It's during these times of living fully and being with others that we see even more deeply how [...] |
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| Cranberry-Orange Quickbread |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Dec 24, 2012
This is a fantastic quick bread (made with baking soda rather than yeast) that seems like the perfect kind of treat for this time of year. It's the same basic process as making your favorite banana bread or zucchini bread, but the bright [...] |
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| From Your Freezer To Your Family: Slow Cooker Freezer Recipes PRINT Cookbook |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Dec 17, 2012
On these cold December days in Virginia, I've been able to easily serve my family Summer Veggies Soup all thanks to [...] |
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| How to Care for Someone Who Walked through Sorrow this Year |
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Posted By:
Kate Kelty, Author, The Grace To Grieve on Dec 13, 2012
Nine months. That's the amount of time my family has been blessed by meals from others - three very joyous occasions, the birth of three sons, and one tragedy [...] |
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| Zucchini-Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Rollatini |
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Posted By:
Todd Van Patter, Author, Foodie's Arsenal on Dec 10, 2012
Maureen found this recipe and adjusted it to be a Low Sodium option. We really like it. It's simple to make, uses ingredients that are easy to find, and at the same time is a [...] |
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| Food Packaging Ideas You'll Love |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Dec 3, 2012
Garnish is my favorite place to buy stylish and affordable food packaging for gifts. The best part about this company is that you can buy the quantities that you [...] |
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| Our 9 Favorite Gifts |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Nov 30, 2012
Throughout the year, we encounter many thoughtful gift ideas related to taking meals and receiving meals. Here's a list of gifts that could bring [...] |
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| Taking a Meal Doesn't Have to be Gourmet |
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Posted By:
Sandy Coughlin, Author, Reluctant Entertainer on Nov 26, 2012
One thing that I'm thankful for during this month of November, is the blessing of provision, and the fact that we can bless others. Even if it's a simple [...] |
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