Congratulations Miss Amy from Picket Fence Cottage, you have won the Sugar Pie Sisterhood giveaway! When your package of goodies arrive, I hope you put your sassy little Mary Janes’s Farm apron on and stir up something sweet to eat! Many blessings to you my Sugar Pie Sista!

I want to send out a big THANK YOU to all of you gals (my new sista’s!) for signing up for the Sugar Pie Sisterhood! I hope y’all liked the newsletter I sent a few days ago! And I also want to thank all of you for the absolutely fabulous, heartwarming, encouraging and sparkling comments you left for  me! WOW! What a way to make a girl feel special! I am so glad y’all like the new look! (I’m so proud of my boy!)Please keep in mind that this is just the beginning of more to come! A couple of gals mentioned that they wanted to see photos of my home…I’m happy to say, it’s in the works! Along with more recipes, videos, product recommendations and a few more surprises up my sleeve! Please know that it’s just little ol’ me working on Sugar Pie Farmhouse (with some help from Dusty after he’s worked hard all day at his job) so it is going to take a little time for me to add all of the fun stuff that I am envisioning.

You know, my mission is to encourage homemakers of all ages to turn their hearts back home and create a warm and cozy nest for their loved ones, so I have to make double sure that I keep my own home and family as my priority. I am a homemaker, just like you, with a lot of responsiblilities like doing the laundry, cooking, taking care of my home, grocery shopping, Doctor’s appointments, school events, church activities, spending time with my hubby and kids, maintaining friendships, getting some walking in, and of course spending time with the Lord and reading my Bible (and lots of other stuff!). In our home, we have decided that after dinner is family time, so I don’t get back on the computer until the next day. I know y’all understand! The good news is that slowly but surely, as the weeks go by, you will see more and more new ideas to help you make your house a Home Sweet Home! Thank you for being patient!

Talk About Sweet!

Isn’t it wonderful that fresh strawberries are now gracing the produce section of the grocery store? Oh happy day!

I want to share with you one of my favorite dips that goes lusciously with these juicy red berries!

There are only two ingredients!! One jar of Marshmallow Creme and one 12 oz. tub of regular Cream Cheese.

I use my mini Cuisinart Chopper (See it on Amazon!) to whip it together. Because it is so thick, you need to pulse it a few times then open the lid to stir it with a spoon, repeat a few times until creamy. You could also use an electric mixer to whip the two ingredients together.

This is so simple yet the flavor is so delicious!

Fresh washed strawberries and this easy fruit dip is a wonderful treat the whole family will love!  This would be an easy and yummy addition to your Easter Celebration! Enjoy!

This Easter as you savor the chocolate bunnies and the Easter egg hunts with baskets full of jelly bean-giggles, be sure to savor hope, mercy, grace and love. That’s what the Cross brings to all of us. Jesus left the glory of Heaven to come to this earth to take the punishment for sins  He did not commit so that we could be with Him for eternity. He could not bear the thought of living forever without us so He died for our sins…that is how much He loves us. The Bible says that the payment for sin is death….. He took our place. Such love…such wonderous love!

This twig cross was made by my daughter Ashley about 15 years ago, I bring it out every year  to remind us of the true meaning of Easter. Notice that Jesus is no longer hanging on the cross…because the wonderful news is He rose from the dead and is now preparing a place for us far beyond anything we could ever imagine!

“There are many rooms in my Father’s house; I would not tell you this if it were not true.”
– John 14:2

“It is finished!” He cried. And the great Creator went home. (He’s not resting though. Word has it that His tireless hands are preparing a city so glorious even the angels get goose bumps upon seeing it. Considering what He has done so far, that is one creation I plan to see.)” ~Max Lucado

Have a Blessed Easter!

Hugs!
Aunt Ruthie

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Yes! The secret is out! Welcome gals to the unveiling of my new Blog and Web Site! I just want to shout Hooray and Yippee!! This has been a work in progress for a long time…..and now it is here! Wooooo Hooooo! I hope you agree that my son Dusty did an amazing job! I knew from the time He was a little man that God blessed him with the gift of creativity! I gave my dear friend Cat from The Vintage Housewife a sneak peek and she said it was like “Disneyland for Mama’s” I love that!! She also said “Dusty Rocks!”. I couldn’t agree more!

I can’t wait for y’all to come on in and take a look around! I have a page titled Blue Ribbon Product Reviews where I will be sharing, via video, some of my favorite products that have blessed my heart and home. Please keep in mind I am just a regular mom talking to you as if you stopped by, my dear sista, for a piece of pie and a cup of tea…….I am certainly not a seasoned professional in front of the camera, it’s just little ol’ me chatting about things I love so much I want to marry’em!
You will notice that the Banner says, Aunt Ruthie’s Sugar Pie Farmhouse….my blog page is still Warm Pie, Happy Home (which includes all of my archives), but it is now under the umbrella of Aunt Ruthie’s Sugar Pie Farmhouse. I added the name Aunt Ruthie…because it sounds old fashioned and homey, it also has a warm and welcoming ring to it…and that is how I want you to feel when you come to visit me at my farmhouse, like we are all part of one big happy family! I also love the name Sugar Pie…besides the fact that I love to make pie, my hope is that you’ll find lots of heartwarming ideas that will help you make your home as sweet as Sugar Pie!
And y’all know that “Farmhouse” is my style…down-home, comfy, homey and cozy. And since I live in the Ozarks, on an old cattle farm, it just seemed to make sense!
Aunt Ruthie’s Sugar Pie Farmhouse is just at the beginning stages…in the coming weeks and months we will be adding more recipes, new categories, home decor, Christian Inspiration, and many more ideas that I hope will encourage you in your adventures in homemaking! We just wanted to get this baby up and running!

*If you have Warm Pie Happy Home on a Blog-Roll please change the URL to www.sugarpiefarmhouse.com
Now for the Sugar Pie Sisterhood giveaway!! If you sign up to be one of the Sugar Pie Sisters you will be entered into a drawing to win five fabulous prizes!! By joining you be “in the know” about new product reviews, Aunt Ruthie’s give-aways, recipes, special announcements and any of her “sweet-as-sugar pie” offers!

It’s free y’all! Come on, be my sista! The last day to sign-up for the give away will be April 8, 2009.

Also, if you have a Technorati account please add SugarPieFarmhouse.com to your favorites:

Here are those fab prizes I was telling you about…
1. The Farm Chicks In The Kitchen Book! If you look up the word adorable in the dictionary I’m pretty sure you’ll find a picture of The Farm Chicks book! Every turn of the page is a delight to the eyes! Not only does it have recipes such as Cherry Breakfast Swirl, Butterscotch Pie, and Enchilada Soup, but there are darling storage tips and decorating ideas that will inspire you to doll up your home! Teri and Serena also share their fascinating life stories. They are just the sweetest farm-gals ever! Included in the book you also receive a free one year subscription to Country Living magazine!
Look at how cute the Farm Chicks book looks in my kitchen!
2. A Sterling Silver “Pie Mama” necklace and pie charm! How adorable is this!! It is handmade by a sweet Texas gal named Jennifer from Her Southern Charm!. (Check out her etsy shop click here! Jennifer even makes custom necklaces…each one unique and charming! If you don’t win today’s giveaway but would love a Pie Mama necklace (designed exclusively for Warm Pie, Happy Home) then click here! Thank you Jennifer for designing such a dear-to-my-heart necklace and for providing it for my give-away!

3. An honest-to-goodness Mary Janes Farm apron! You just gotta love that Mary Jane!
Here’s Miss Mary Jane looking so daisy-fresh and summer-sweet!
If you are new to Mary Janes Farm, she has a lot to teach us about the farm-girl life!
4. A set of Mother Hen measuring spoons! A must have in every Farmhouse! I love to prepare meals and bake with pretty utensils and bowls…it just adds a little joy and a dash of delight to the whole experience!
5. Old-Time Farmhouse Cooking Book by Barbara Swell. This folksy little booklet is a sweet sampler of recipes, stories, vintage photos and Grandmotherly advice. Rural American goodies such as Mrs. Beaman’s Ginger Snaps, Farmer’s Apple Cake, and Verna’s Icebox Butter Buns are just a few of the homey treats found in this dear little book. If you like reading cookbooks this one takes the cake!”
There you have it girls! I would soooooo love it if you would tell all your friends about my new home-place, the give-away and the Sugar Pie Sisterhood! (if you would like to grab a picture from this post to share with other gals feel free!) Remember the last day to sign up for the give-away is April 8, 2009.

I also would love to hear from you! Please leave a comment and let me know how y’all like Aunt Ruthie’s Sugar Pie Farmhouse!

Hugs and blessings!
Ruth Ann (aka Aunt Ruthie!!)

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