Raise your hand if you feel like Thanksgiving just slammed smack into Christmas. Now, picture me over here raising my hand (way up high!) right along with you! If I'm honest, it kind of has my head spinning just a bit. So, I say we all try something together. Let's pause for a moment...take a deep breath...go ahead...breathe in...hold it for a few seconds...now slowly exhale and let your shoulders relax as you let it out. ... continue reading...
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Incorporating Advent Candles Into Your Christmas Decor
Hello friends! Can you believe that THIS Sunday is December first! That means it's the first Sunday of Advent and I have some ideas for you today about how to incorporate advent candles into your Christmas decor without using the traditional advent wreath. One of my favorite things to do during this season is to celebrate Advent as a family! And, I'm sorry, but it must be said. The celebration of Advent is VERY different from just simply doing a 'countdown to Christmas'. It's not about having ... continue reading...
Simple Hot Cocoa Station
"It's looking so Christmas-y in here, Mom, I like it!" said my sixteen year old son. "Ohhhh...I just love Christmas so much!" sighed my twelve year old daughter. I smile and feel all warm and fuzzy inside each time I hear declarations like these lately. Maybe it's because I (wrongly) assumed that I wouldn't hear them as much in this stage of life with tween/teens. So, I guess it just surprises me a bit. But, I can't tell you how much joy it brings me! ... continue reading...
An Update From Me to You
Why is your sister not blogging with you anymore? Weren't you going to write another book? What kind of blog is this going to be? Well, friends, I'm sharing the answers to these questions and more with this little update from me to you! Thanks for watching and have a wonderful weekend! ... continue reading...
My Crazy Christmas Shopping at Hobby Lobby
October 31 for me this year meant a quick trip to pick up discounted candy at Target (apparently our family has zero self-control if candy is purchased too far in advance of Halloween) and then a stop at Hobby Lobby to see what treasures I might find on the 1,578 shelves filled with Christmas decor. It had all been there since late July but, as much as I love the holidays, I staunchly refuse to even look at any of it until we are safely in the 'ber' months (September, October, you get the idea). ... continue reading...
