“Happy Holidays!” … As Thanksgiving quickly approaches we will find ourselves in the midst of preparing for the number one season with words that are full of joy: “merry, happy, jolly, joy, etc,” But what about the millions of people who find the Holiday Season very difficult? These words and this time can be very difficult […]
Top Ten Teacher Christmas Gift Ideas (written by a TEACHER!)
Teacher Christmas Gift Ideas–> One of the biggest stressors of the Christmas season can be buying gifts for family and friends. Some are easy to buy for… and then there are some where you break out in hives just thinking about what to get them… you know…the brother-in-law, a teenage niece or nephew, and… your […]
Grieving Through the Holidays: Part 2 of 3
In my earlier blog I identified the first four tips for grieving through the Holiday Season. In this second blog I will continue that work and cover the next three tips. I pray that God will use these tips to help you or a loved one who may be grieving through the upcoming holidays. 5) God […]
Grieving Through the Holidays: Part 3 of 3
In my last two blogs (Grieving through the Holidays: Part 1 and Grieving through the Holidays: Part 2) I identified seven tips for grieving through the Holiday. I pray that those have helped you or a loved one who need this information. In this last blog I will discuss the last three tips. May the Lord use […]
How to get or opt out of Christmas Gift Exchanges (without looking like a Scrooge!)
A few years ago, my husband was laid off from his job and we told our family that we wanted to opt out of gift exchanges. And we did. Given our financial circumstances it was gladly accepted. And it was great! Less stress and LESS MONEY spent, but we still enjoyed time with our family and […]