The Blues Cure for Mom
It was winter, a blizzard raged outside, but inside the cozy home despair was raging inside the heart of this young mom. My son was…
My Mom Will Feed You!
I was reminded yesterday of one of my kids’ favorite lines: “My mom will feed you!” All I have to do is think about it,…
Celebrating Extravagantly
I’ve spent a lot of time down in my basement recently in an attempt to get rid of stuff. I have a lot of stuff. …
Simple or Sparkle?
It’s a simple ornament made of thin cheap metal and it looks quite out of place on our CHRISTmas tree. But each year I lovingly…
How Our Neighborhood Impacts Us
“Does your neighborhood impact how you live and think?” We live in a Washington, DC suburb. Life here is very fast paced. Folks are super…
Christmas THIS YEAR
Every October as the Christmas decorations come out all over town (which is just craziness), I become newly energized to provide the best Christmas ever…
The Gift of Compassion
The most important gift we are giving our children this year won’t fit under the tree. It can’t be wrapped nor can it be opened…
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The Christmas Photo — What’s a Step family to do?
“My mom wants to have a new family picture taken for Christmas,” Tanya shared. “She updates the photo every few years and sends it with…
Holidays and Stress: Refusing to Let Busyness Steal My Joy
The holidays are coming… Does that phrase cause little tinkling bells of joy to ring in your ears? Or do sinister trombones of doom jolt…
Global Giving
Every year our parents ask for Christmas lists for our family. And every year I struggle to come up with enough ideas. I also dread…