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The Miracle of Christmas China

The older gentleman sat at the end of the table talking non-stop to the young girl on her laptop. Paul and I joined the table with our coffees and the intention to get a little work done at the coffee shop.  This sweet man would have none of that--it was important for introductions all around. Within minutes we were having a delightful … [Read more...]

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Does Christmas Feel Different?

  Does this Christmas feel different? Are you trying with all your might by-golly and refusing to succumb to the changes? Come hell or high water you’re going to hang that wreath in the same place, put up the tree in the same corner of the family room, send out the same annual Christmas letter if it kills you!? One of the things … [Read more...]

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Thanksgiving Dinner Fun – Free Printables

When it comes to Thanksgiving there's one thing that can chap my hide. You spend at least two days grocery shopping and hours cooking and cleaning to lay out this gargantuan feast on the table... And, we're done eating in about 15 minutes. I do my best to keep my family seated for a lot longer. Over the years we've incorporated a few fun … [Read more...]

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Keep It Simple This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is only one week away. My advice? Begin making your shopping list today. Don't wait until the last minute. I've done that before--LOTS OF TIMES--and it doesn't work. When you sit down and figure out all you need to make for the table -- STOP. It's not that no one cares, because they do, it's just that we spend way too … [Read more...]

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Bible Verses For Moms (Who Know Too Much) This Election Week

Let's be honest. This election has been brutal.  If you pay attention to politics, like I do, these last ten months have been excruciating. As a mom who finds herself predisposed to anxiety (Thanks Mom.), election day couldn't come soon enough. If there was a way to close my eyes and wake up thirty-six hours from now I would. But, from what … [Read more...]

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