I love reading the Bible. It’s a love story from God to his children – us. From beginning to end He shows us how much He loves us. This love is best demonstrated in sending His Son to Earth to point the way to Heaven. When we celebrate Christmas we …
True Story My husband has worked the night shift for as long as I can remember. He started with the night shift when he went back to school. He worked on school assignments during the day, then he worked his job at night. It was rough going but he made …
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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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Introduction Summer is a magical time for families, a season filled with sunshine, laughter, and endless opportunities to create lasting memories with our kids. However, in our digital age, the constant buzz of notifications and the lure of screens can distract us from truly engaging with our children. This summer, …
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Introduction Summer is a great time to create lasting memories with your family, but summer fun doesn’t have to break the bank. For moms looking to make the most of the season without overspending, there are plenty of low-cost activities that can bring joy, learning, and togetherness. From splashing around …
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I love lunch dates. As someone who enjoys saving money, spending time with my spouse, and working through logistics, the lunch date is a WIN, even in the rain! 🥇 We’ve spent many afternoons getting rained on a bit while we watched the ocean at lunch and talked through our …
The Plan I love Sundays. I allow myself to sleep in just a bit. We attend church in the middle service (so not too early, and not too late, kind of like Goldilocks!). Once we are done around 1030, the entire day stretches out ahead of us. I generally start …
One of my family’s stories is about the holidays. Every Christmas Eve, my family celebrated a Polish tradition, handed down from generation to generation. The meal includes seven homemade courses and a couple of side dishes. It’s a pretty stressful meal to make, but we love it. Every year my …
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The origins of my family traditions For generations, women in my family have gathered on Christmas Eve to prepare a seven-course meal to celebrate the coming Savior. The meal is said to include foods from all geographic systems – fish from the sea, rice and barley from the fields, mushrooms …
Dates are super important for marriage – they give us an opportunity connect with each other. In the right setting they can be romantic and allow us to connect in ways that God intended. Valentine’s Day is just a good excuse for one more date night! The cool part is, …
