Four ways to connect with your kids this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving evokes lots of wonderful memories for me. As a kid, my family would gather at my grandmother’s where the cousins would watch the…
Eight easy gratitude activities for families
Thanksgiving - the holiday of gratitude and thankfulness! The call to gratitude existed long before the first Thanksgiving meal between pilgrims…
The practice of giving thanks at all times
I grew up with the saying, “practice makes perfect.” As I raised my children, this phrase evolved into “practice makes progress.” I guess the shift…
Three ways you can make the holidays easier while grieving
The first year after my husband died, I approached the holidays with trepidation. Honestly, I didn’t feel like celebrating at all. I wanted to hole…
Ode to Christmas and New Year’s hope
The stockings that were hung by the chimney with care Are somewhere in the laundry with the underwear. The tree that shimmered with ornaments and…
Making memories with your family this Christmas
I remember as a young woman hearing an older woman say, “Don’t wait for memories to happen. Your most important memories will be made.” She went on…
How to stress less this Christmas
I heard someone say once that as mamas, we are the keepers of all the things—especially all the appointments and schedules—from our kids, to our…
‘Tis the Season
Ephesians 2:8-10, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so…
5 things to do now for a less stressful (and more meaningful!) holiday season
Sometimes things can get a little stressful around the holidays, don't you think? I’ve found that a little prepping ahead of time can make room for…
