Practicing Gratitude. Celebrating Life.
Last Christmas…I finished my holiday shopping by Halloween.I wrapped all of the presents by ThanksgivingThe Christmas tree went up the day after Thanksgiving375 Christmas cards were mailed out by December 1st17 presents were mailed by December 1st. Last Christmas…We had a Christmas party for over 100 peopleWe had 4 families join us for Christmas Eve […]
Are you feeling in the spirit now?You can visit Rethinking Christmas for more ideas. How will you celebrate this year? Are you making any changes to the way you celebrate this year versus holidays past? Our family is. Tomorrow I will share our story with you. Today you can share yours with me by leaving […]
In a recent post I depressed some of the Gift Card Givers when I shared the news that gift cards probably weren’t the most prudent gift choice this holiday season. So what is the best gift to give? Charity Checks.Now before you write it off (bad pun intended) just hear me out.This isn’t the usual […]
Pumpkin is really enjoying her role as Cutie Pie’s Big Sister. I just know she is going to be a good Mama someday. Even if she currently gives all of her children (baby dolls) the same name.Kasha. No idea where she ever heard that name.But she loves it. Ever since I was pregnant she’s loved […]
It never fails…whenever I have a major project planned—someone in my house gets sick and my plans need to change. This time that person is my 3 year old daughter. She needs mommy. No one else will do. So my projects will wait while I tend to my treasure and not my possessions. She is […]