Monthly Archives: December 2019

The hubs and I have been enjoying some fun romantic Christmas movies this December for our date nights. I hope you enjoy them. They are clean and sweet. Christmas in Vermont is about a young up and coming female executive who … Continue reading →

    I’ve been watching these videos based on the book Becoming Spiritually Centered by James A. Cox lately while I exercise. An acquaintance, Judy Gilmore, has created videos for each week’s thought patterns as presented in the book. I’ve … Continue reading →

Note: This post is inspired by the work of the charming Amy Krouse Rosenthal, author of many delightful books, including the four “Cookies” books pictured below. I was saddened to discover that she passed away a few years ago. May … Continue reading →

I wish I had started this post earlier, like before Thanksgiving, to be a guide for all of you for this year. Alas, December has run away from me! I’ve got more outside responsibilities on my plate this year so … Continue reading →

Yikes, I missed posting this yesterday. Day #3 for having a Christ-centered Christmas is about honoring Mary. I love the two suggested traditions: Make heart-shaped sugar cookies and think about what Mary pondered about in her heart. Make a keepsake … Continue reading →

  The story that Emily Freeman tells in the above video got me teary-eyed. Watch, enjoy, and I hope you follow the invitation! Come back tomorrow for Day #3.

  Whew! My shopping is pretty much done for the big day! Some years I make gifts but not this year! I’ve got a lot of gifts to wrap, a concert to attend tomorrow night that my husband is singing … Continue reading →

  This Christmas I am immersing myself in Christmas audiobooks that I’ve never heard before. In previous years, I’ve listened to The Christmas Chronicles and a few other stories like “The Mansion” by Henry Van Dyke. I might listen to … Continue reading →

  It happened again. I read this book two days ago to my little guy and got teary-eyed. I have read this book aloud every year for the past 8 years or so, every Christmas, and every year, I always … Continue reading →

  Have you ever wanted to use the cash envelope system? But it seems too cumbersome? This post is long, so if you are short on time, watch the video above and go here to learn more in a snapshot of … Continue reading →