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Tag Archives: holiday
busy moms: here's how to keep the joy this christmas
Hey, busy mamas. I see you. I know you know what’s looming in the horizon. Soon you’ll be juggling mistletoe and eggnog, balancing pageants and wish-lists, trying to love your littles and manage some semblance of sanity along the way. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, faith, gift guide, Hallmark, holiday, holiday season, memories, motherhood, nativity, parenting, play, sponsored, stress
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love notes
I rocked cowlicky bangs and thick wire glasses in elementary school. I was a chronic teacher’s pet and I wrote more than one letter to our senator requesting updated technology in our computer lab. I was quite the catch. When Valentine’s Day … Continue reading
Posted in Happy Thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged design, elementary school, holiday, memories, Minted, printed, valentine, valentine's day, valentines
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let's have coffee (and free coffee for you)
I’m not what you’d call a morning person. A typical rise-and-shine routine for me looks something like this: I fall out of bed and manage to see a few fuzzy shapes on my way down as I fumble for my Coke-bottle glasses. I stumble … Continue reading
Posted in Food + Health, Uncategorized
Tagged Cameron's Coffee, Christmas, coffee, holiday, Holiday Hoot, morning, morning person, mornings, motherhood, review
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making memories
Well, I’m starting this post at 11: 50 p.m., if that tells you anything. My Halloween was full of cuddling with an adorable seven-month-old tiger and scoring candy with the cutest three-year-old Thomas the train. We trick-or-treated and we walked … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Uncategorized
Tagged 31 days of Living the Kingdom at Home, Christianity, encouragement, family, Halloween, holiday, hope, memories, parenting, tragedy
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The 5 People You Meet at Thanksgiving (Or Christmas) (Or Any Holiday Family Gathering)
Gathering around the Thanksgiving table is a time of food, family, and intense judgement. As we recover from Thanksgiving and gear up for the holiday season now among us, here’s a guide to the 5 People You Meet at Holiday … Continue reading
Posted in Happy Thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, family, family members, fighting, holiday, judging, Thanksgiving
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a sweet early christmas surprise
It’s not every day that you walk into your house to see your table fully set with adorable dinnerware. I guess today was my lucky day! Unbeknownst to me, a group of ladies from our church blessed me by surprising … Continue reading
Posted in Design + Decor, Uncategorized
Tagged bowls, Christmas, church, dining, dinnerware, dishes, entertaining, gift, holiday, Holiday Hoot, hostess, mugs, owl, owls, plates, Rachael Ray, surprises, table
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