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Or Else!

Thanks to my dad for sharing today’s little bit of humor!

Is it just me, or are thank you notes (the paper kind you hold in your hand) becoming obsolete? Are they following the dwindling number of friendly letters and Christmas letters and cards that used to stuff our mailboxes? Well, my mum (she’s Canadian, but I thought the southern phrase more apropos for the title)ContinueContinue reading “My Mamma Raised Me Right”

Calendars 103

Have you bought your 2011 calendar yet? If not, stop reading this blog post. Go buy a wall calendar, a purse calendar, a desk calendar, a family fridge calendar, refills for your Day Timer, whatever you use. Right now! Yes, really! Then come straight back. Now are you ready?First, make sure you have your currentContinueContinue reading “Calendars 103”

The REAL Christmas Story

About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, David’s town, forContinueContinue reading “The REAL Christmas Story”

Traditions!

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 “Traditions!”

The 12 Days of Homeschooling

The Twelve Days of HomeschoolingOn the first day of homeschooling, my mother gave to me a calendar filled with dates.On the second day of homeschooling, my mother gave to me two timers.On the third day of homeschooling, my mother gave to me a three-hole punch.On the fourth day of homeschooling, my mother gave to meContinueContinue reading “The 12 Days of Homeschooling”

The Beauty of God for a Broken World

The Beauty of God for a Broken World by Dr. John K. La Shell is not your typical defense of Christianity. It answers the hard questions using real biblical truths and the writings of Jonathan Edwards. God is a beautiful Creator, Redeemer, Judge, and Trinity. Dr. La Shell answers such questions as “How can predestination beContinueContinue reading “The Beauty of God for a Broken World”

Put 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 wrapping paperContinueContinue reading “Put Your Wrapping Paper Under Wraps”

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 and print labelsContinueContinue reading “Do You Know Where Your Christmas Cards Are?”

Simple Gifts

It is indeed more blessed to give than to receive, but if we’re not careful, our wallets may suffer at Christmas time. So, how can we bless others with gifts without busting our bank accounts? Let’s take a look at the financial, practical, and attitudinal aspects of gift giving. Financially, it makes sense to planContinueContinue reading “Simple Gifts”