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Would people be shocked if your thoughts were displayed on a billboard for all to see? Would you be embarrassed? Would God be honored? Are you known for blurting out whatever comes into your mind only to be embarrassed later by what you said? We’ve …
We’re announcing the two winners of the Christmas Devotional “Rejoicing In Christ the Newborn King” today. The winners are Becky(rcraven@) and Rebecca (becbud@)!!! I’ll be emailing you both shortly! Congratulations! Oh, and by far, you agreed that your favorite Christmas carol was “O Holy Night.” And not …
I have also been getting ready for our annual Doll’s Christmas Tea Party. I finished up my invitations. Here is the Tasha Tudor inspired watercolor border I painted for the invitation. I inserted the words in the sky. Feel free to use it for your own …
I am embarrassed to admit that it is easy for me to forget Christ during the Christmas season. It is easier to focus on my to-do list than on my Savior. There are presents to be bought and wrapped, Christmas cards to be addressed and …
UPDATE: The giveaway is over, but you can snag your own copy here on SALE for just $3.99 right now! ************************************************************************** Merry Christmas, Meager Budget Giveaway! To celebrate the launch of our new ebook, Beth and I are giving away FIVE copies in 12 hours! …
So, I’m writing an e-book. Ahem. It is nearly done, just a few more tweaks. You’ll hear more about that in a few days. But for now, think Christmas on a dime, and dealing with a tough economy during the holidays, M-kay? And today I am …
We are all so excited around here. And here’s why. (See pic below. :)) YUP. My oldest will be home in a few short hours for Christmas. SQUEEEE!!! I have a big pot of beef soup simmering on the stove, along with a nice heavy …
Don’t you sometimes feel as though the hurry and scurry of the Christmas season leaves you depleted? Know what? It is not even December and I am already feeling anxiety to get it all done. It all starts Thanksgiving night. Can we not even have just …
We have always read aloud to our kids. It is one of my favorite homeschool memories–sitting on the couch, wrapped in blankets and reading aloud. Sometimes the kids would play legos quietly while I read. Sometimes they used Stockmar modeling beeswax to keep their hands …