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Battling Stress
I came across this article I did for a magazine that was never published and since the holidays are upon us, I think it’s worth a second look! Maybe I can learn a thing or two. Stress…It’s all around us. Some stress, like the situation the world is in today, is beyond our control. Other…
Remembering St. Nicholas
In my efforts to steer materialism away from December the 25th, and create new family traditions, I thought a great idea would be to give gifts on St. Nicholas Day. Only problem is, it was yesterday! But the kids don’t know that, so we’re going to attempt a remembrance of St. Nicholas and his “spirit…
What’s a Jesse Tree?
I think I finally figured it out! In past years I’ve been clueless as to what a Jesse Tree was and after reading several posts (links at the end of this post) I think I understand. In my limited understanding, I’m being to see that a Jesse Tree is a great way to celebrate the…
The Best Birthday EVER
My Birthday month is officially over, though some of the contests are still on! Thanks to all who par-tayed with me! I thought I’d end the festivities with this story… It started the weekend before my official birthday. A card in the mail from my hubby with a one hour gift certificate to a Spa…
Christmas: Off to a Great Start
For years, decorating the Christmas tree has always stressed me out! I think it stems from memories as a child having to help my single-mom drag the real tree into the house, up the 13 stairs and hold the prickly thing while she screwed in the bolts into the tree or vice versa. Inevitable there’d…
Counting Down to Christmas
My six year old has been asking me for weeks, “How many days until Christmas?” He tells me it’s because when it’s Christmas, it snows (though it looks like there’s a good chance of snow tomorrow.) So I decided to make this Christmas countdown chain. We’ve done it every year, but usually not this soon!…
Ho Hum Holidays
Though I’m so very blessed and have many things to be thankful for, I still get down around the holidays. Who wants to cook a huge turkey with all the trimmings for two adults and four finicky kids! I can probably count on one hand how many times we’ve spent Thanksgiving with family over the…
Celebrating Christ Through the YearThanksgiving
Many Pilgrims came to this new land looking for religious freedoms and after a year of hardship and many deaths, they stopped to give thanks to God for his provision and bountiful harvest. So while you’re stuffing yourself full of turkey this Thanksgiving, remember all that God has given you. Also remember the Pilgrims who…
Calling All Party Poopers
Okay, seems like my little birthday celebration is sizzling! Where’s the noise makers, where are the parctical jokes, where are the presents. I still have two books waiting to be given away!!!! I’ll give everyone one more week to get into the partying spirit. Leave your questions for me in the comment section and if…