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Organizing for Christmas is a task in and of itself. Where do you even begin? I decided to share with you a few questions, a few thoughts, and a few ideas on how to have a more low-key Christmas season. 1. Think about Christmases of the past. What are some of the traditions you would…
I’ve heard it said often, that this is a Christmas like no other! Loss, difficulty, sickness, stress, simplicity, and calm are just a few words that come to mind. I can think of so many that this Christmas will bring many tears, pain, longing, and grieving. And for others, simplicity, calm, reflection, and peace. No…
Ever since Dan’s parents told us about the Florida Keys and convinced us we would love it (and they couldn’t have been more right), we have found ourselves loving it the more we go. So when we were thinking about where we wanted to go for our 10 year anniversary trip (actual anniversary is in…
Let’s be frank: traveling during the holiday season can be a nightmare. Even the slightest thought of traveling can cause stress. Though for some, traveling really is the only option for those who want to see family. Traveling, as complicated and stressful as it may sound, IS do-able. Here are a few tips: 1. Do your research….
Christmas is fast approaching? Are you ready? I sometimes feel when people ask the question whether I am ready or not, I feel I have to have this huge checklist checked off, with nothing but Christmas bliss left. Christmas shouldn’t be about a to-do list. Yet that is what we have made it to be….
It’s been a LONG time since I have given a life update! I don’t ever want to make this blog about me, but about what Christ is doing. For that is why I live, that’s why He still has me here, and that’s why I blog. In sharing life updates, it’s all about God because…