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How to be a Mean Mom this Christmas

I do love Christmas. The holiday that most kids would happily admit is their absolute favorite is only days away. How do you navigate making this time of year as magical as a unicorn prancing over a rainbow while still keeping your kid grounded and content? What mom doesn't want to give their child everything they want and stuff it under the … [Read more...]

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Redeeming Halloween

When Meghan was four, she was a witch for Halloween. And, what an adorable little witch she was. I’ve never been a big fan of scary movies or haunted houses. Unlike almost everyone I know, I haven’t seen The Excorcist and don’t plan to. I don’t like being afraid--which means I don’t want to pay for the experience, either. I’ll save you … [Read more...]

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Come All Ye Faithful – Guest Meghan Kraft – 40 Days of Holiday Encouragement

The opening lines to my favorite Christmas carol are simple, repeated constantly during the month of December: ‘O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant.” As a little girl, I loved singing those words – and usually quite loudly.  Oh, because didn’t I just feel like the embodiment of that faith and joy in the heady midst of childhood? Happy, … [Read more...]

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Gratitude – 40 Days of Encouragement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpSxEWXE_mo A grateful heart comes from a thankful heart.(Tweet this.) For years, this has been a favorite song of mine this time of year. I only listen to it in the fall. It soothes my soul and brings peace to my heart. A prayer set to a soft melody. I played it over and over while preparing this post for … [Read more...]

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Be Intentional – Keep Your Focus

Christmas is 40 days away and Thanksgiving a mere 12 days—as of right now. This. Very. Minute. Feeling dizzy? Is anxiety creeping in? Or, maybe you’re an exceptionally gifted procrastinator, like me. The first five federal holidays were set by U.S. Congress in the late 1800s. Thanksgiving and Christmas were there from the start. Not sure … [Read more...]

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