To the Mom Who’s Feeling Hopeless This Christmas
It feels like Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and excitement, doesn’t it? But what about when it’s not? What about when Christmas seems anything but joyful? Dear friend, if you’re feeling hopeless this Christmas, I have been there. This post is the most weighty and heart felt post I have ever written. Settle in for a minute and let me share some things with you that I have learned in the midst of my darkest seasons. Hopeless Christmas We’ve had our share of hopeless Christmases. There was the Christmas we spent with our daughter in the ICU, not sure what the outcome would be. There was…
Ultimate Frugal Christmas Bucket List
The Christmas season is such a fun time, but expenses can add up so quickly between gifts, activities, and all the extras. Christmas can also be a really busy season. It can be easy to get so caught up in…
Ultimate Non-Toy Gift Guide for Kids
Are you looking for a non-toy gift guide for kids that already have enough toys? If the kids you know are anything like the kids I know, they probably already have a lot of stuff. Is it just me, or…
How to Buy in Bulk WITHOUT Wasting Money
Costco moved into our town not too long ago. I kid you not, I counted down the days until they opened in eager anticipation. When we first got our membership and I started browsing through the store I got really…
Holiday Small Talk Guide
I love the holidays, but I don’t love the awkwardness of not knowing what to say when I’m sitting next to Aunt Josephine who I haven’t seen in years. I also don’t thrive during the “mingling” part of holiday parties.…
Helping Kids Manage Changes in Routine Through the Holiday Season
Deviations in routine can be hard for children – especially during the holidays. It can be such a fun time of year, but it can be hard for kids because things that are usually predictable and scheduled in their lives…
Raising Thankful Kids in a Materialistic World
Our culture values stuff. We are bombarded constantly with subliminal and overt messages that are telling us that we need more stuff. In the face of this epidemic consumerism, how do we still raise content, thankful children? How do we…
