Ok, my girls did such a great job with their list of gift ideas filled with their favorite things, I decided I better whip one together as well. I just love having ideas of things to buy so I can wrap up all that Christmas gift gathering early and be able to truly immerse myself…
Let’s talk about gift ideas. Because I have a guest post from my girls. Today is the day we are pulling out all of our Christmas decorations and blasting Christmas music. I can’t believe Christmas is around the corner! Over the years I get asked so many questions about what my “favorite things” are. Especially…
Note: there are affiliate links in this post…which I only use for things I adore and feel cannot be kept to myself! I read two books I loved in the last month and want to share while they’re still fresh in my mind. The first is the The Lincoln Highway: We read this for book…
My sister-in-law’s sister is an amazing artist. She does these sculptures of Christ that are quite breathtaking. Go check out my favorite one in the center of this page: http://www.ajsculptures.com/products/limited-edition-bronze-sculptures This year she is offering some glass etched ornaments made with images from her works. I have no idea if it’s too late to order…
Ok, so many kind, sweet people have offered to help with the I Love Lucy fundraiser. And before I even go any further let’s make sure it is clear that this fund raiser is to help ALL BBS kids, not just Lucy. We realize the title “I Love Lucy” has good reason to cause some…
This is the time of year when I start stressing. I mean, Thanksgiving is over so that means we all just start standing in a traffic jam of stress: get the Christmas cards out, buy presents galore, bake everything under the sun, buy more presents, figure out neighbor gifts, deck the halls, etc. I have…
I want to share some of my favorite Christmas inspiration in one post. My very favorite ideas I’ve gathered through all my years of Christmases. Christmas is the BEST time for gathering. It gives us such an incredible opportunity to both create stronger connections and to give from our hearts as we remember Jesus. Both…
Two of my sisters had birthday celebrations this month. I had the gift of getting to celebrate them in person in some pretty beautiful ways. Here are two birthday celebration ideas I love. Gather Friends to Share Their Favorite Things Years ago my sister Saydi came up with a birthday gathering idea and I love…
Easter has always been one of the most meaningful holidays in our family—and one I’ve worked on for years to make both sacred and joyful. Somewhere between Easter baskets, egg hunts, and the deeper story of Christ, I’ve found myself asking again and again:How do we make Easter feel as meaningful as it really is?…