What is Advent? Advent is a season of waiting with joyful expectation. Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” Yes, it’s a holiday season of cookies, ornaments, gifts, and family (and my favorite time of year!). But it’s also a season of knowing that Jesus is coming, and being excited for that …
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I love traditions. They bring me comfort and I love sharing them with my kids. I enjoy reflecting on the traditions of my youth, then recapturing them with my own kids. On Thanksgiving morning, I make a simple breakfast – monkey bread is my favorite to serve. I make a …
Back then… When I was little my mother was a master at Halloween costumes. She this was before the days of Spirit Halloween stores. One year, I was a table set like a fancy dinner and I had an apple in my mouth, like a roast pig. Other years my …
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I do realize we just opened gifts for Christmas. I’m also certain that there were items you wanted and didn’t get or items you just didn’t feel right asking for – like kitchen gadgets. These make great gifts for yourself after Christmas! In the 1950s it was common to receive …
Saying thank you can take lots of forms. Get your list of over 20 creative and fun ways to say thanks here.
Growing Up with Christmas Christmas at my house growing up was a wonderful affair. For weeks leading up to it, Mom would bake Christmas cookies. She would put them in big containers and freeze them as they cooled. Sometime after Thanksgiving, we would decorate the house and the tree. Christmas …
This list will be your new favorite list for Christmas gifts this year. These are trending products or those I use personally and can’t get enough of. While many people are done shopping, there are always a few last minute gifts we need. Sometimes we forget a co-worker or our …
Why study during Advent? I love Bible studies. There’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee, a warm muffin, and studying God’s Word while the sun rises. I understand not everyone likes to be awake that early! But many of my friends enjoy time with God before their day begins. …
Thanksgiving is a special day that can be the start of a year filled with gratitude.