Solutions
Solutions and Celebrating
Its National Cancer Survivors Week and I'm proud to partner with the American Cancer Society to share my story. As I journey through new phases of life, I forget that so many in my world were not there for the hardest days. I was so fortunate to be surrounded with...
whats in my basket: Easter lesson for teens
Teaching the Easter story to teenagers can be a bit of a challenge. The curriculum is usually built towards younger children and involves a lot of cheesy activities and rituals. This Easter lesson for teens helps you discover new parts of the Easter story and tie...
2016 Favorite Things
Each year one of my "reflection" moments involves looking back at my favorite things. Some are new things I've discovered in the year, others are old favorites I cant get away from and the rest...they are just every day, little simples that make my world go...
thoughts on giving: let it be
So its that time of year. We are finishing wrapping presents. We are working on the order we want people to open them. We are realizing we have 1 big, high value gift for some and 3 small random things for others. Oh the debacle!!! What do you do? Do...
Gift Guide: for the Hostess with the McMostess
Let's be honest, its a mind boggling thing this time of year - the hostess gift. Do you get one? What is too much? What if you are the only one who brings something? What is too small? Is it one size fits all? What if there is more than one host? So, what is...
being the hostess with the mcmostess
I mentioned earlier this week that we got to host a crew last week for a little Christmas gathering in our new town. Now, this is something I love doing, but I know hosting people is not always easy for everyone. Here are a few things to keep in mind, to keep your...
Hostess with the McMostess: a little christmas gathering
So, if you've known me any short amount of time, you know my heart is the most full when my counter is covered with food options, my living room is full of friends and laughter and chuckles are filling the halls. Today, my heart is oh, so, full! I've been able to...
Hostess with the McMostess: Shine Like a Diamond Weekend
Last month, I got to join a group of girls at "The Barn" and celebrate my new little sister (in law) joining the McKinney family. It was the perfect kind of weekend - slow, surrounded by girl friends and lots of yummy snacks. This was my first party...















