
Mom Resolutions
What a treat for us today. My sweet friend Susan Ligon posted a question on her Facebook page. It got me and many others thinking; so I asked if she would share her thoughts with us here. I hope we can all take a minute to stop long enough to consider what in our...

The Downton Abbey Cure
Should I admit that every night last week we (well, the girls and I) parked ourselves in front of PBS's replay of Downton Abbey Season III? That we might have shaken our heads in anger whenever Thomas or O'Brien (good riddance, by the way!) sneaked in the shadows to...

Gifts – The Art of Giving & Receiving
When I was in 7th grade, my grandparents set under our tree a large, beautifully-wrapped gift. It was adorned with ribbons, bows and my name on top. My grandmother and grandfather wrapped everything and put it under the tree. Pencils, clipboards, barrettes, socks -...

A New 12-Days of Christmas in 1 Day
I woke up this morning, happy that yesterday was so productive. With a child in tow, we finished all our shopping (except the grocery store and a couple gift card stops) and even wrapped every gift before dinner last night. We watched Parent Trap while wrapping....

“Can You Just Describe Jesus?”
Several years ago, I heard our friend Ruth Meek speak at a Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group. She shared ideas on Redeeming Christmas. Wonderful tidbits of encouraging and fun information passed her lips, but one, the idea of Secret Santa-ing someone in need - real...