After all the craziness of the holiday season, our family welcomed the opportunity to slow down and have a quiet “movie night” with our friends Buck Denver, Sunday School Lady and the whole gang. We popped popcorn and added a …
The world can be an evil place; a scary place; a dangerous place. When it comes to thinking about the safety of our children in this world, our minds often instantly turn to senseless tragedies in recent years like the …
I probably sound like a broken record with how many times I’ve said these words: If it’s one thing I’ve learned to be true about life (and especially since Google entered the picture), it is that when looking for an …
The common cultural expressions and representations of Christmas are everywhere you look. From the tinsel and tidings, carols and cookies and the ribbons and reindeer, the Christmas spirit is certainly in the air. But we wanted to dust off some …
The holidays are a perfect time to think about family traditions. Many traditions can be established around the holidays as families celebrate in ways that have been passed on for years. It is important to establish traditions with your family, …
Many families have enjoyed the tradition of celebrating Advent for generations. Some light candles every week, say specially written prayers, or even follow along using a fun, candy filled calendar during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The word “advent” …