Y’all know how much I love lists, but there is one thing for which I don’t need a list: our Christmas morning traditions. It’s been pretty much the same since I was a kid. My own kids have taken over waking up their parents way too early.Christmas stockings are placed by the side of theContinueContinue reading “Christmas Traditions”
Author Archives: Bethany LaShell
Life Happened Last Week
What did you have planned for last week in order to get ready for Christmas this week? Did you get it all done?My original plan for last week did not include editing the first 2 volumes of The Tutor for the big re-release scheduled for Jan. 15. They arrived in my inbox last weekend. MyContinueContinue reading “Life Happened Last Week”
FREE Christmas Music Download!
Merry Christmas from the folks at Codex Publishing! Please enjoy a FREE GIFT from us: a download of the American folk Christmas song “I Wonder as I Wander.” Please visit our Web site in order to access your totally free mp3 download.Many of the Christmas carols we sing today have been around for several hundredContinueContinue reading “FREE Christmas Music Download!”
Sane Holiday Homeschooling
The following article appears today in a guest column over at Anne Elliot’s blog and in her weekly newsletter. Thanks for hosting me, Anne!Is it possible to homeschool sanely and still celebrate the Christmas? Yes! How? My two best tips are to make lists and to start early. I love lists! I make lists ofContinueContinue reading “Sane Holiday Homeschooling”
Get Your Wrapping Paper Under Wraps
If you have cute, matching, Rubbermaid storage containers for your wrapping paper, bows, ornaments, tree lights, and table decorations, stop reading right now. You heard me! You don’t need me if you’ve got red and green plastic storage totes. This post is for those of you who spend ten minutes digging out the crumpled wrappingContinueContinue reading “Get Your Wrapping Paper Under Wraps”
For Girls Only! Devotions
From the title, For Girls Only! Devotions, to the cool purple writing, to the cutesy illustrations, to the real-life issues addressed with attention-grabbing titles, to the biblically sound yet accessible snippets, to the interactive quizzes, author Carolyn Larsen has hit a home run. Each devotion starts off with a Scripture verse, moves through a realisticContinueContinue reading “For Girls Only! Devotions”
Do You Know Where Your Christmas Cards Are?
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/webbfree/christmas/animations/countdown-1.swfChristmas Countdown designed by Christmas Gifts.orgIt’s December 3rd. Do you know where your lights, cards, and nativity scene are? I know, I know! The lights are on our decorated tree, the nativity scene is on the table beside the phone, and the cards are on my desk. But, they’re addressed (yes, I do cheat andContinueContinue reading “Do You Know Where Your Christmas Cards Are?”
Does Pain Have a Purpose? (book review)
If you’re looking for a bunch of empty platitudes about suffering through God’s will, don’t read Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson. Pain and problems WILL occur in our lives, but just as a physical pain sends us to a physician to root out its source, so should emotionalContinueContinue reading “Does Pain Have a Purpose? (book review)”
Today’s Task
Exercise! Get moving! Work off that pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes! Work off the Christmas cookies you’ll be baking next week!Yes, now. Don’t wait until January 1. I read recently that it’s better to start something new (like a new exercise program) when your schedule is already in flux because that will cause you toContinueContinue reading “Today’s Task”
Be Happy with January’s Credit Card Bill
Yes, it is possible to be happy when your credit card bills arrive in the mail after Christmas. Really. How? By not overspending in November and December! It really is possible to give gifts to people who are important to you without emptying your wallet.First of all, make a list of everyone to whom youContinueContinue reading “Be Happy with January’s Credit Card Bill”
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