4 For You Archives - Kristin Saatzer

Four Faves for May

May 23, 2022 By Kristin Saatzer 5 Comments

Happy Mid-Spring! It’s that glorious time of year when the stunning Jacaranda trees bloom in Southern California (my favorite tree).

Here are four other faves that I’d love to share with you:

One: The Lectio 365 Prayer App (free). I’ve been using it almost daily for a few months. I adore the beautiful spoken prayers to begin and end the day. I am hooked: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/lectio-365/

Two: I am passionate about learning, and going deep in God’s word. The Back Porch Theology Podcast with Lisa Harper is a delight and makes theology user-friendly. I look forward to it each week and I haven’t missed one yet: https://lisaharper.org/podcast

Three: As we gear up for summer reading, there’s a book you might like to add to your list: The Maid, by Nita Prose. A cozy mystery (that is mostly clean) with a delightful protagonist. A perfect beach or airplane read.

Four: A lovely short story with pretty illustrations called, “Home is a Cup of Tea”: https://longreads.com/2017/07/03/home-is-a-cup-of-tea/?mc_cid=16c2de1db9&mc_eid=9b3c14bce2

What are you enjoying these days?

Until next time!

Blessings,

Kristin

Feb Faves

February 26, 2022 By Kristin Saatzer 2 Comments

Hi friends!

I thought I would end the month by sharing some of my favorites of late…

Book: My reading life in 2021 has proved enjoyable thus far, and there is one book, in particular, I’d like to share with you. It is called The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world by John Mark Comer. I loved this book so much that I started it again as soon as I finished it. Here is a quote: “Both sin and busyness have the same effect–they cut off your connection to God, to other people, and even to your own soul.”

Link: Even if the creator of this video was not my son, I would love it! Enjoy: https://youtu.be/QTlLstJ5x4Q

TV Show: All Creatures Great and Small, Season 2. It is sweet and wholesome with all the feels. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/all-creatures-great-and-small/#

Instagram: I am a fan of Dr. Daniel Amen. He is a psychiatrist and prolific author specializing in brain health (and so much more). Follow him for daily content with great tips on caring for and optimizing your brain: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/

Blessings,

Kristin

Four for You, Autumn Edition

October 7, 2020 By Kristin Saatzer 6 Comments

Happy Fall, Friends!

Here are four things I am loving these days…

One: Did someone say “Pumpkin Spice”?: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/pumpkin-spice-recipes

Two: I’m crazy over this Christian meditation app: https://soulspace.co/

Three: This one is on repeat (still!) and I cry each time it plays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37wV6D49iEY

Four: Speaking of Jesus, have you read this one yet? WOW! I am reading it again, thinking deeply, and searching scripture.

Blessings to you.

August: 4 for You!

August 19, 2020 By Kristin Saatzer 2 Comments

I hope you are hanging in there on these hot August days. I have four new, fun things to share with you…

One – My favorite fiction book of the year so far:

Two – Saturday morning good stuff:

https://annvoskamp.com/2020/08/only-the-good-stuff-multivitamins-for-your-weekend-08-15-20/

Subscribe to get it in your inbox on Saturday mornings and receive her beautiful blog as well.

Three – A favorite, non-partisan news source: https://smarthernews.com/

Four – A recipe for your garden veggies and herbs:

Impossible Zucchini-Tomato Pie (serves lots- you can half it)

4 cups chopped zuke

2 cups chopped tomato

1 cup chopped onion

1/3 cups grated parmesan cheese

3 cups baking mix (like Bisquick, I’ve also made this with a gluten-free mix, just use a 1/2 cup less mix)

8 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon marjoram

1/2 teaspoon garlic

Cheese to sprinkle on top (I’ve used mozzarella, jack, and cheddar)

~Heat oven to 400 degrees and grease dish (I use a 15 by 10 by 2). Mix all the ingredients except for the veggies and cheese (that you will sprinkle on top later) with a hand beater. After well mixed, toss in zukes, tomato, and onion. Mix with a spoon. Pour into dish and bake about 30-40 minutes (my oven is weird, yours might cook faster or slower). Bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Take out of the oven and sprinkle with the set-aside cheese and let cool. We love it for breakfast or dinner. Enjoy!

Blessings, friends!