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Category: Family Traditions

“Light tomorrow with today!”

Back in those days, we memorized a verse for each letter of the alphabet. My students still remember those essential scriptures now! So do I. … Read More “Light tomorrow with today!”

September 1, 2022September 2, 2022 bluewillowcottage2 Comments

August: The Summer’s Finale

Soon, the blooms will fade and the plants will wither up into brown stems. But in August, the beautiful, vibrant colors seem to beg to be noticed before they are whisked away into fading autumn.  “This morning, the sun endures past dawn. I realize that it is August: the summer’s last stand.” ― Sara Baume… Read More August: The Summer’s Finale

August 29, 2022September 2, 2022 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Favorite Autumn Things and Memories

Thanksgiving is a time of gathering, of sharing, and of love. A simple meal and assembly of loved ones is the goal. It is memorable and satisfying.
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November 18, 2021November 19, 2021 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

A 1950’s Woman

One of the most cherished times of my childhood is the months I spent with my great grandmother in West Virginia. We hung laundry on the line, made daily pies, and sang hymns. … Read More A 1950’s Woman

April 20, 2021November 5, 2021 bluewillowcottage6 Comments

Magical Memories

With all of the flurry of activity during the busy holidays, I would never be able to do one fraction of the things we do if I had not planned ahead.… Read More Magical Memories

December 2, 2020December 14, 2020 bluewillowcottage3 Comments

Dear Friends

Memories are like treasures stored in a bank’s safety deposit box. My goal is to make as many deposits into this memory store as possible this season. … Read More Dear Friends

December 19, 2018December 20, 2018 bluewillowcottage6 Comments

Make the Best of Today!

As we make happy memories with our families, let us remember to take a few moments to be good to ourselves! Pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee, pick up your Bible and read a Psalm. I love Psalm 107 this time of year… it warms my heart! … Read More Make the Best of Today!

December 6, 2018December 7, 2018 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Glad Tidings to All

Reflecting on the greatest gift that is ever been given, we light a candle and have a special advent devotional each morning until Christmas Day, starting today. We talked extensively about the Christ child, the one who came to this earth and lived as a poor person after being a KING in heaven.
… Read More Glad Tidings to All

November 3, 2018December 9, 2018 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Treasure Traditions: Rosh Hashanah

Come join our family for the celebration of the Jewish Holiday, “Rosh Hashanah.” This is a repost written by our 13 year old son about this treasured family tradition.… Read More Treasure Traditions: Rosh Hashanah

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 bluewillowcottage

Welcome from Dawn and Mike

Welcome to our cottage and gardening blog. A mother of one, wife, daughter, aunt of ten, Dawn is a writer/photographer/speaker and Nurse with a passion for Cottage Décor, Gardening (especially organic veggies and herbs), Jesus, and afternoon tea. She is married to her college sweetheart, Mike, who makes all the joys of the life at Blue Willow possible.

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Happenings at the Cottage

  • The Days Ripen Like Fruit in Autumn
  • End of the Backyard Bash
  • God’s Redemption: Reminding Myself
  • “Light tomorrow with today!”
  • August: The Summer’s Finale

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