I’ve been learning a lot lately about how to resist the pressure to do all the things at Christmas and the urge to compare my efforts to everything I see on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. (Oh, Pinterest!) But there’s one activity I absolutely will not cut out of my list of … [Read more...]
How You Can Make Your Holidays More Sacred (And Less Stressed)
This time of year, many of us are talking about being more intentional about our Christmas celebrations. Sometimes we even talk about making them more sacred. We want to do the holiday “right” (whatever that means), we want it to be special, we want to keep the wonder in it. Most … [Read more...]
10 Mouthwatering Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Christmas Morning
Christmas is the perfect time for family togetherness, and few things bring families together like delicious comforting food. Set an atmosphere of warmth and joy this Christmas with one of these 10 mouthwatering (make-ahead - because who wants to be stuck in the kitchen on … [Read more...]
Keeping the Wonder in the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Celebrating the birth of our Savior should be a highlight of our year, but for so many adults, Christmas is a dreaded time of frenzy. I want to restore the wonder in the most wonderful time of the year! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you … [Read more...]
The Important Christmas Prep You Might Be Missing!
In all the hustle and bustle of Christmas prep -- the cards, the shopping, the Christmastime treats -- preparing our hearts often gets overlooked. That's why, even though I don't come from a church tradition that celebrated much of Advent, I have decided to make the most of it … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Things on My Christmas To-Do List
Christmas is only three days away, and I have been busy with all the activities that accompany this time of year. Parties and shopping and baking, oh my! But in all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, there are five things that are at the top of my to-do list. Five … [Read more...]
How to Keep Christ in Your Family’s Christmas
Now that Thanksgiving has been enjoyed, the turkey and all its leftovers have been savored, and the fall decor has been packed away, the Christmas season is officially upon us. Lights are hung, trees are up, and Christmas music is on every station. I have always loved the spirit … [Read more...]
What I Love About Motherhood – A Monthly Series
"What I Love About Motherhood" is an on-going series I plan to do in which each month I will write about something I'm loving about motherhood. This will be as much for me as for anyone reading this blog. Taking the time to reflect in this way will help me focus on the positive … [Read more...]
