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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,...
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...
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...
Hostess with the McMostess: feeding friends
So, my post on Tuesday started out as menu planner for hosting a weekend of grown-up friends and Stephen’s House Peru. My husband serves on the board of this organization and we were honored to host these friends for a weekend away from their normal routines,...
a weekend in september
September was a full month. Our weekends were shared with people that we love. And frankly…that’s really the point of life, or at least the life we feel called to! Mr. McKinney and I had the privilege of hosting some friends as part of a planning...
mental health link up
This month the #NWArkCares bloggers have been tackling MENTAL HEALTH. This topic is raw and real. It means different things to different people. It’s brought inward reflection, verbal processing over coffee and some real feelings and realizations...
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