Does anyone else feel like Christmas is approaching at the speed of light this year? It’s like while every other industry is sluggishly crawling along, the holiday is smashing through no matter what’s in the way. When You Have To…
Jump to: Week 1 – Week 2 – Week 3 – Week 4 January through November is my second favorite time of year. Why? Because it makes December feel even more special. Oh, Christmas. That magical time of year where…
Wow. You and I are cutting it kind of close for Christmas shopping! I hope you’ll find the perfect gift on this list, or become so inspired you think of the one (and then let me know what it is!)…
Valentine’s day. The day in February where love is in the air. Couples go on dates. There is love at first sight as some are struck by Cupid’s arrow. However, is that what Valentine’s day is all about? A day…
Maybe it’s because I’m getting older. Of course I’m thankful for family, friends, and the usual blessings I take for granted. Yet I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something even deeper that my sub-conscience was truly grateful for. …
When I was 14, shows like 90210 and The OC were all anyone talked about. And in those shows the people threw an elaborate party for ev-ery-thing. Birthdays. Christmas. Even the secondary holidays like St. Patrick’s day. Almost every weekend…
Frustrated with the world, politics, relationships, family, and/or careers, a lot of people on social media ask, “What do we have to be thankful for?” Lately, I’ve been asking the same thing. I’m 25. I thought I’d have a house,…
We did it. We survived another year of Valentine’s ads tempting us to buy more chocolate. Or diamonds. Or soft, fluffy animals we don’t really need (but love to touch). Wow Yes GIF from Wow GIFs Valentines day has always…
Not two posts ago my writing was overflowing with joy and bouncing with Christmas energy. Now, I’m staring at a pile of Christmas cards to sign and stamp; another pile of Christmas presents that need wrapped. My favorite Christmas music…
The untold perspective of a neighborhood boy and his family on Christmas night, over 2000 years ago. In a small town in Palestine, a little boy tosses and turns in his bed. Forcing his eyes closed, he folds his arms…
