My grandma had this special drawer in her house where she kept what she called 'odds and ends'. Sometimes, we would find the most unique things in her odds and ends drawer. I think it was her catch all for busy days. When she wasn't sure what to do with something...it was filed in the odds and ends drawer. She probably had 8,000 band-aids, an old packet of vintage kool aid, $1,000 in pennies, thread, shoe polish, pens, tape, cut out recipes, unidentified family photos, and probably the cure for the common cold stashed in her odds and ends drawer!
As we close this issue, this is our odds and ends page. Things that we think are worthwhile, but they didn't make it into an article, so they're here...on the odds and ends page. Clearly unique to our online magazine, but we like to be different. We've got a few special gift ideas; creating a 'Devotion Jar' as a gift; and a few amazing recipes...including the Lunch Lady Brownies!
We hope this issue has touched your heart, and inspired you to create memories in your home. Please feel free to send us your comments, thoughts, and suggestions by clicking here. If you have an article your would like to submit for review for publication in 'For your Heart and Home, click here. Thank you for taking time to join us on these pages.
Blessings and have a wonderful Christmas!
Shelly Thompson
Editor and Publisher, For your Heart and Home
For your Heart and Home
A publication of The Notebook Cafe and Millie's Vintage and Home Decor
Email [email protected]
As we close this issue, this is our odds and ends page. Things that we think are worthwhile, but they didn't make it into an article, so they're here...on the odds and ends page. Clearly unique to our online magazine, but we like to be different. We've got a few special gift ideas; creating a 'Devotion Jar' as a gift; and a few amazing recipes...including the Lunch Lady Brownies!
We hope this issue has touched your heart, and inspired you to create memories in your home. Please feel free to send us your comments, thoughts, and suggestions by clicking here. If you have an article your would like to submit for review for publication in 'For your Heart and Home, click here. Thank you for taking time to join us on these pages.
Blessings and have a wonderful Christmas!
Shelly Thompson
Editor and Publisher, For your Heart and Home
For your Heart and Home
A publication of The Notebook Cafe and Millie's Vintage and Home Decor
Email [email protected]
Heart of a Warrior - The Sword of Faith
BOOK RELEASE December 20, 2025
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The introduction to my third book available December 20th, ‘Heart of a Warrior - The Sword of the Faith’
Legacy. Are we willing to be bold, brave, and not shrink back (…”But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.” Hebrews 10:38) for the sake of our legacy? Noah was mocked for his faith. God had revealed to him the coming flood. He built an ark to save his family while the world enjoyed earthly things. As the people laughed…Noah built. Noah worked. Noah was obedient. Noah saved his family. We are being called to save our nation. To rebuild a foundation of faith that has been chipped away. We are being called…to save our nation and our families. Will we do it? Click here to learn more... |
Easy, fun recipes just in time for the Holidays!
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Here's two recipes that you will want to try soon. They are amazing and your family and friends will love them!
Encouragement in a Jar...a great gift!
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Clear vintage jars make great gifts. We used an inexpensive book from the Dollar Store with beautiful devotions on pages that had a cottage look. Then selected seven (one for each day of the week) devotions and carefully tore them from the book, rolled them and secured with a rubber band (you could use ribbon); and added seven tea bags. This allows the recipient to have tea and a special devotion for a week to lift their spirits. This gift is perfect for someone who needs some encouragement, but it's also great just because you want to share God's love.
Let us Restyle your space.
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Welcome to easy home REstyling…….
Update.Your.Space by Millie McKeever’s Vintage & Home Decor. …we make it easy to update your space. We’re the original ‘design on a dime’ thinkers. From restyling a mantle, reworking items to set on your kitchen counters…or an entire room, we love small hour long projects (that give you a quick refresh)…or larger projects that reconfigure furniture placement, styling, lighting, and accessories. Let us REimagine your existing decor. REstyle your space. REnew your love for your home. Then you RElax and enjoy…and you won't lose sleep over the cost! …You’ve been waiting for this. Call for details 515-745-0476, or click here to email! |
The perfect gift for Christmas or anytime, The 5th Street Candle Collection
The 5th Street Candle Collection was created to share the stories of the women of 5th Street from the book ‘Heart of a Warrior’, now in its fifth printing (click here to learn more here about 'Heart of a Warrior' - A Legacy of Faith). These one-of-a-kind unique candles bring the devotions in 'Heart of a Warrior' to life. The simple brown tag on the candles have their favorite recipe (often it's the very scent the candle was created from) and part of their encouraging story. There's a link on our website to learn even more about the faithful women of 5th Street. These candles light the flame of hope and encouragement.
The candles are made locally in Walnut, Iowa with pure soy and exceptionally high quality ingredients made only in the USA. These special candles tell a story. They're different. Just like the neighborhood on 5th Street, when you light the flame, you'll remember...a place where your memories and 5th Street intersect and your home is filled with the scent of cherished memories and happiness.
These candles are special...because they've been created to honor real people, real lives, and real women who had a story to tell. Welcome to 5th Street, relax sweet friend, you've found a place that is warm and welcoming.
Click here to learn more. Order before Christmas...these are the perfect gift!
The candles are made locally in Walnut, Iowa with pure soy and exceptionally high quality ingredients made only in the USA. These special candles tell a story. They're different. Just like the neighborhood on 5th Street, when you light the flame, you'll remember...a place where your memories and 5th Street intersect and your home is filled with the scent of cherished memories and happiness.
These candles are special...because they've been created to honor real people, real lives, and real women who had a story to tell. Welcome to 5th Street, relax sweet friend, you've found a place that is warm and welcoming.
Click here to learn more. Order before Christmas...these are the perfect gift!
The perfect gift for yourself, or a friend...signed by the author
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'Heart of a Warrior'
A Forty-day Devotional sharing a Legacy of Faith By Shelly Thompson Written after the passing of her mother, Shelly Thompson's book, 'Heart of a Warrior' in its 4th printing and has received wonderful reviews. Written by Shelly Thompson, Publisher of The Notebook Cafe, you'll love the real life devotions God wrote on her heart as a young girl growing up on 5th Street in an old neighborhood known as Highland Park...a miniature Mayberry...surrounded by her parents, grandparents, and a tribe of faithful widowed women (different shapes and sizes of Aunt Bee). This book is a forty-day legacy devotional with encouraging battle strategies, and real devotions for all seasons in life. You'll also find journal pages for you to write down you own memories. Your heart will be touched, changed, revived, restored...and prepared to leave a legacy of faith for the next generation. Click here and read what Karen Abercrombie (Miss Clara from the movie War Room) has to say about 'Heart of a Warrior'. You can also order the book here with free shipping. |