Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
Funny How a Baby Changes Everything
Piper's First Parade I’m a party-pooper when it comes to parades. Given the choice between watching the Macy's parade or cleaning crusty breakfast dishes, I break out the rubber gloves.Funny how a baby changes everything.One casual mention of Piper attending her first parade and I’m in the car before Brian has the opportunity to pop another piece of puzzle in place. Our fold-out chairs are...
My Friday Fave Saved for Saturday
Creating holiday traditions is one of my favorite things to do—and this was especially true when the boys were growing up.Setting up a family puzzle on December 1st and working on it till Christmas was one such tradition. Some years it was a hit, other times, not so much. Brian and I, however, decided to revive the tradition by beginning a puzzle on Thanksgiving night. Since then, we've...
Christmas Wish List – What’s on Yours?
Two must-haves for your Christmas wish list:Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence, Sarah YoungThis devotional is unique in that it's written from the perspective of Jesus speaking directly to you, based on the Scripture that day. There will be days—many days—you'll look up to the heavens after reading the devotion and smile, sensing your heavenly Father inspired those words...just for...
Seeing Through The Lies
Would you talk to your friends the way you talk to yourself? When Tracy, our Weight Watchers leader, posed this question to our group, an arrow doused in truth punctured the bullseye encircling my heart. The truth? If I spoke to my friends the way I “speak” to myself at times, I’d be friendless. I can’t imagine telling someone I care about that they’re overweight, lacking in talent, or less...
A Thanksgiving Like No Other
Piper was just informed that turkey is not an option this year... although you wouldn't know it by the way she sleeps!Fresh gratitude risesrecalling Thanksgivings past,memories of what once wasand those that have yet to pass.Happy...
It’s More Than a Christmas Card
I know, I know—we've not yet celebrated Thanksgiving and I'm already sharing Christmas ideas, but I prefer to think of CC Owen's recent post, The Christmas Card Party, as a year-round opportunity to build relationships.Here’s how it works: Before the holiday rush begins, ladies gather to address their Christmas cards and share a potluck meal. (Think Amish work frolic. We get a task...
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