A Bundle of T-H-Y-M-E

04/01/2025

"Other teachers started noticing the extra glue in my cabinets and wanted to know the secret. My little paper book started making its way through the kindergarten and first grade classrooms! The other teachers encouraged me to get it published. Fear (of rejection, that people would laugh at me) initially discouraged me from moving forward, but God gave me the courage to go for it. So..."

Ever wanted to write a book? This is one in our bookstore - for the kids - and it's fantastic!

https://www.thymemag.com/jan2025-bookstore-bottleandstick

04/01/2025

"I always have mixed feelings about beginnings, and January, the beginning of a new year is, no exception. In some respects, I love new beginnings. I love the chance to start again and try to do better. I love the hope that comes along with it. ​

However, the uneasiness and anticipation that comes with the unknown? Not so much."

Same humorous, witty and raw conversations...a new column...and this month it's January Ripples.

https://www.thymemag.com/jan2025-adayinthelife-january

04/01/2025

"This is the life I’ve chosen, being with my kids 24/7, investing my time into their education and childhood. It comes with the territory, and I’ve gotten used to it over the years.

But sometimes it really stinks."

She's talking all things mom life and home...from the gut.

https://www.thymemag.com/jan2024-rootedinlove-thetruth

03/01/2025

When we’re used to seeing things from only one point of view, it’s easy to get used to thinking things would - and should - always be exactly the same. That our way is the only way.

https://www.thymemag.com/jan2025-freshthyme-ourdeepest

03/01/2025

A wet sponge story...and how we can choose to cherish our lines...

https://www.thymemag.com/jan2025-freshthyme-ourdeepest

02/01/2025

Are you in the cranky cave after the holidays?

So how do we take that “joy to the world” feeling right on into the new year of 2025?

https://www.thymemag.com/jan2025-healthyhabits-staveoff

02/01/2025

She's been on our panel for years...
I've read her poetic posts on social media...
We invited her to join our team...
With a poem a month!

We now have a poet on board - welcome Cathy!

https://www.thymemag.com/jan2025-poetry-january

02/01/2025

How do you keep your kids occupied when stuck inside, on holidays, or during cold weather?

The Cousin Moms are always full of good, relatable, ideas and confessions...

https://www.thymemag.com/jan2025-cousingmoms-stuckinside

01/01/2025

January is here...and comfort is near...try one of our recipes and tell us how you like it!

This sausage chorizo dip is SO YUM.

https://www.thymemag.com/jan2025-in-the-kitchen-justyum

01/01/2025

A Bundle of THYME has so many cool new features starting in our January issue!

We have a poet on board!
A couple of new columns!
An article a month from our archives!
And...drumroll.... A BOOKSTORE!

Check out all the features, leave a comment, and enjoy the reads!

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30/12/2024

"The dishes will be there long after my kids don’t want to cozy up on the couch with me and a good movie anymore. The grocery list will still be there long after I spend some extra time encouraging my partner, my family, friends and even myself. This is my gift this year, so when I’ve got all the time in the world to do the dishes, and there isn’t nearly as much laundry waiting to be finished, I’ll have the memories I chose to create while letting the chore list that fills up my head wait, instead of the people who fill up my heart."

A Day in the Life - a new column from our seasoned writer.

https://www.thymemag.com/dec2024inthistogetherdigging

30/12/2024

Trust in what? The dollar? The government? The weather? The future?
Nope.
Those change with the wind.

But God never changes, and thankfully if we believe and love Him with all our hearts, our future is secure, no matter who’s the winner of the game we just played down here.

The next four years are secure.

29/12/2024

" I believe that the deeper and more secure my roots, the more I can give back to the world around me, nurturing the next generation and contributing to the shared story we all create together."

https://www.thymemag.com/dec2024-ahopefulheart-roots

28/12/2024

It was just Christmas time. I have no idea whether or not his parents told him about Santa, or if Santa was “real” or just a figure in a story. It’s not my business to know. But I do know that pretending and playing make-believe is part of kids and their growing up process. It gives them purpose in their little lives.

https://www.thymemag.com/dec2024-practicalparenting-onamission

28/12/2024

I have these small lighters that I love, because they can be left in drawers all over the house, for candle lighting. They’re from Amazon!

​Ever had Penzey’s spices? Oh my, there are SO MANY and they’re all so good. Toss out the old expired ones and include some of these, this coming new year.

If you need a roasted poblano, I heard about and tried roasting one on the open flame on my stove, and it worked! After it blackened, the skin was easy to scrape off!

I really like the crispy chicken salad (with honey mustard) from DQ – did you know they have this? It’s good!''

All part of Last Month's Learning...

https://www.thymemag.com/dec2024-triedandtrue-lastmonth

28/12/2024

I have days where I don’t feel seen by anyone around me, and I don’t even know who I really am, even at my core. It’s because even on my best days, some of my motives are impure, my thoughts are less than stellar about God and others, and my life isn’t want I’d hoped it would be. And yet…

He sees me. He gets me. He loves me. He places value on my life. He validates who I am.

Put up your feet and read "Seen"

https://www.thymemag.com/dec2024freshthymeseen pc: Doug Gephardt

26/12/2024

Should've
Would've
Could've

Ever use these words in a sentence?

It's a good post-Christmas read...

https://www.thymemag.com/dec-2024-anadageaday-shouldve

26/12/2024

"My hope is that others feel seen and loved after listening to me, and that it might want them to better know my beautiful God.

Too much sorrow and hopelessness exists in our world.

May my words bring hope and life."

A beautiful piece to read this week of Christmas...

https://www.thymemag.com/dec2024-movingforward-wordsoflife