Holidays

As I've spent the last couple days reading social media and blog posts about the ending of 2013 and 2014, I've struggled to come up with words for where I am. I'll be honest (because you know I usually hold back) I HATE JANUARY - and typically February, too. ...

One of the things I love most about this time of year is the reminder of the "Why"?  Christmas brings the hope, the reminder of life and the reconnection to who we really are at the core of our being.  One of the ways that I get back to that place is Advent. Since...

So, we've hit the wall and I'm kinda curious to see how you guys handle this situation.  THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS party.  While its not my first Christmas in my current office, I had only been there 3 months when the holidays rolled around last year and...

So, I decided a couple things last night: -parents are a little too competitive when it comes to child costume contests -I will probably fall into the lazy mom category when it comes to costumes -sonic should have $.50 corn dogs more than one day a year -you can...

I'll admit after catching up on my Google reader last night, I started feeling bad about not having a New Year's post up.  Monday I was too busy trying to keep my jello brain awake so I could last for the gathering with my friends.  Then, Tuesday I spent...

Christmas Scattergories!!!!  I love this game.  So, here are the rules.  Choose an answer for each category that starts with the second letter of your first name, you cant repeat an answer, try to go with the first thing that comes to your...

What are your Christmas Eve traditions? Do you go to a candle lighting service at your church? Do you exchange ornaments or one special gift? Do you have your family celebration or do you wait?  What makes Christmas Eve special at your house?...