I recently attended my friend’s early December wedding. She was gorgeous, the wedding was gorgeous – it was just a really beautiful, really incredible day all around. I think what impressed me most was her thoughtful attention to detail. The…
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A Christmas Prayer for Sandy Hook
photo by sxc.hu Today we bleed from the memory of yesterday, Crying for those left behind, Holding our own children tighter, Praying prayers with no words, To the God who knows our hearts. Someday good will rise from tragedy, Like…
Tagged with: 2012, Connecticut, December 14, Newtown, Sandy Hook Elementary School, School Shooting
Posted in Christmas, Faith in Life, Perspective
Posted in Christmas, Faith in Life, Perspective
a christmas manifesto
There are a myriad of thoughts running through my mind this season but the two that predominate are: I am beyond thankful for the joy these three boys bring into my life -and- I am all-over-again in awe of the…
Tagged with: Christmas e-card, making space for Jesus at Christmas, Matthew 12:21, preparing for advent, wonder of Christmas
Posted in Christmas, Faith in Life, Family Photos, Holidays
Posted in Christmas, Faith in Life, Family Photos, Holidays
DIY Advent Calendar
I know, I know . . . tomorrow is December 1. And unless you have absolutely nothing to do today this might be a Christmas treat you introduce to the kiddies a few days late. I was joking. I totally…
Let’s Catch Up
After taking a week off and the holidays and birthday parties, I feel like we have a little catching up to do! Grab a cup of coffee (I’ve got mine) and we’ll chat . . . —————————————- RECIPES FEATURED AT…
Family Cookie Baking | Peanut Butter Reese’s Cookies
One of my favorite Christmas memories as a child is of making Christmas cookies with the fam. We donned shower caps and aprons, listened to Christmas music and excitedly sampled our creations as they came out of the oven. It…
Tagged with: Christmas cookies, family memories, making cookies with your kids, peanut butter, reese's peanut butter cups, sugar
Posted in Christmas, Dessert
Posted in Christmas, Dessert
RACK’ed | Guest Blogger [Samantha] from [The Peanuts Gang]
My friend Samantha at The Peanuts Gang has been doing some crazy cool stuff with her kiddos this Christmas to spread cheer . . . (and they’re not just singing loud for all to hear . . . I’m sorry I…
Tagged with: a faithful walk, random acts of kindness, the peanuts gang
Posted in Christmas, Faith in Life, Guest Bloggers
Posted in Christmas, Faith in Life, Guest Bloggers
Trevino Christmas Header
Got my act together and finally made the header for our Christmas e-newsletter! Special thanks to my friend Mindy at a {day} with lil mama stuart for giving us lots of beautiful pictures to choose from !! We’ve done e-cards/e-newsletters for the…
Tagged with: christmas e-newsletter, christmas header, graphic design
Posted in Christmas, Family Photos, Projects
Posted in Christmas, Family Photos, Projects
Quick and Easy Shepherd Costume (and idea download for the rest of the Nativity)
Yesterday I posted how I created a 90 minute Joseph costume. Today I’ll show you how I made my 9 month old a shepherd costume in less than 45 minutes. SUPPLIES | Didn’t cost me a thing – I had…
Tagged with: a {day} with lil mama stuart, Angel Costume, Bunny Costume, costume in 45 minutes or less, Cow Costume, Donkey Costume, headpiece, Horse Costume, Joseph costume, Mary Costume, Puppy Costume, robe, Sheep Costume, Shepherd Costume, tunic, Wise Men Costume
Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Projects
Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Projects
Quick and Easy Joseph Costume
Elijah’s been running around the house with an arm rest cover on his head pretending to be Joseph since Sunday. It’s adorable, but less than functional . . . so we set out to change that today. Here’s how to…
Tagged with: costume in 90 minutes or less, goody hair band, headpiece, Joseph costume, Nativity costumes, robe, tunic
Posted in Christmas, Projects
Posted in Christmas, Projects
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