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Welcome my friend Charlene, our guest poster and my dear friend. Heavenly Homemakers wouldn’t be here today had she not helped make it happen back in 2007. It’s amazing what God had planned then, and how He used Charlene in those plans.

From Char…

First, I just want to say what an honor it is to be writing a post on HeavenlyHomemakers.com. I was so very lucky to be a part of the beginning of this website/blog. If you’ve been following for a while, you already know the power of one woman sharing her heart and letting her story bless countless others. Laura has been doing just that here for years, and it’s such an encouragement to me!

And that’s why I’m so excited to be writing here today, to introduce you to something that’s been on my heart for a long time: HeartSites.

I very firmly believe that God gives each of us a unique story to tell. Every season of life, from the exhausting days of raising little ones, the rambunctious years of pre-teens and teenagers, the adjustment season of an empty nest, to the rich years of grandparenting and beyond – all these seasons leave us with wisdom, lessons, and testimony God wants us to share with others.

And yet so many women tell me: “I feel like I do have so much to share… but I don’t even know where to start.”

That’s where HeartSites comes in.

What Is HeartSites?

HeartSites is my way of helping women just like you create a beautiful, simple, affordable blog that becomes a home for your story.

It’s about having a space of your own where you can:

Write about your faith, homemaking journey, and what God’s taught you
Document family recipes, memories, and traditions
Encourage younger moms and wives with your hard-earned wisdom
Share creative projects or crafts
Or simply leave behind a legacy of words for your children and grandchildren to treasure

I started HeartSites for women who have quietly poured out their lives for others, and who now deserve to have their own voice heard too.

Why Now?

One of my favorite verses says: “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story…” (Psalm 107:2) The entire chapter of Psalm 107 is a description of how God redeemed and saved all kinds of people, over and over. The psalmist describes how God provided for health and safety and rescue and so much more more. The verse, “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” is repeated over and over. It’s a reminder of our need, our responsibility, to give thanks to God, and as mentioned above verse 2 tells us to tell our story.

And that’s my heart for you.

Someone out there…maybe your daughter or granddaughter, maybe a friend, or a stranger…needs the encouragement only you can give through the sharing of YOUR story, and what God has done for you.

And in case this feels overwhelming, don’t worry – not every post has to be a deep theological sermon. It can just be you, simply telling your truths and memories and sharing your creativity. And I have resources for you, to help as you learn to do this.

How To Start

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to share my heart, but I don’t even know where to start,” I would love to walk you through every step, from choosing a name for your blog, to setting it up, to giving you encouragement and support as you begin your writing journey.

You can visit me at HeartSites.com to learn more about what’s included and how to get started.

If you have questions or just want to talk through your ideas, feel free to reach out to me directly. I’d love to hear your story and help you bring it to life.

Thank you so much for letting me share a little of my heart with you today. I can’t wait to see how your words bless others.

~ Char Huskins
HeartSites.com

I was blessed to meet Samantha and her little girl, Kenna, at a Meet & Greet almost two years ago. It was so much fun to receive pictures of Samantha and her kids, plus this fun story about making Peppernuts!

I just wanted to send, well I was told by Kenna I must send Mrs. Laura these photos of her favorite cookies =]

We are practicing counting and following patterns, so we made Peppernuts the other day, since there is roughly a million to count. She helped with the ingredients, dough, and placing them on the sheets for me. She is awfully proud of herself =] So here are a few pictures of her “super favorite cookies” and of course a “selfie” with her, and one of Bubba. He enjoyed eating them.

Also, my husband now uses these cookies for cereal….. He said its healthier than the other cookie cereal, and it tastes way better, so I can’t judge him. =]

Oh, also, my peppernuts look super cute when stored in jars =]

1044, 1045, 1046…yep this recipe does make a lot of cookies. :)

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who loves too look at food stored in jars!

Awesomeness. Such a sweet family!

Here is the Peppernut recipe – you’ll want to give these a try!

Do you have a recipe story to share? Make any of the recipes here at Heavenly Homemakers, snap some pictures, and send them to me. I’d love to feature you, and I love reading your stories!