Tag Archives: Christmas
Messy Christmas Pageants, OshKosh B'gosh, and Hissing
My son's history with Christmas pageants has not been exactly merry. It all started when he was only six months old. A church in Seattle asked if they could "borrow" him to represent the baby Jesus in...
Ann Kirsten Dec 22, 2023 GettyImages | Mark Murphy
Perfect Hot Chocolate Dip - It's Basically Just Stirring!
My 13-year-old son came home from a birthday party the other day raving about the chocolate dessert his friend's mom had made. I texted her asking for the recipe. Her response was perfect for someone ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 21, 2023
All is Calm, All is Bright
Someone asked me recently how I stay joyful and focused on what really matters this time of year. I adore Christmas and all that comes with it, but it takes some intentionality to make sure that my fa...
Maria Magee Dec 20, 2023 GettyImages | Borchee
Christmas Meltdown
My mom had a saying and I heard it hundreds of times while I was growing up: "It will never be seen from a galloping horse." She meant that it was okay if things were less than perfect. I did not appr...
Ann Kirsten Dec 18, 2023 GettyImages | South Agency
Three Ingredient Gingerbread House Icing That Will Dry like Glue
My 13-year old officially graduated from wanting to make gingerbread houses this season. I was not heartbroken because I don't love the process. A wall or door always crumbles down, someone gets frust...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 14, 2023
DIY Paper Angel Christmas Ornament Craft
Hebrews 1:14 tells us that angels are ministering spirits sent by God, to serve, accompany and protect those who are to inherit salvation. These majestic angels live to do the will of God. They are Hi...
Rachel Matembe Dec 13, 2023 Paper Angel Ornament by Rachel Matembe
When Christmas Doesn't Bring Joy
The season of Christmas is said to be the most wonderful time of the year. Gathering with family and friends, special church services, exchanging gifts, celebrating old traditions and making new ones....
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 12, 2023 GettyImages | Digital Skillet
Delicious Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe!
These cookies are one of our favorites to make at Christmastime! The powdered sugar on top looks like snow on top of these fudgy, festive treats. You can also pop these in a freezer bag to save for ho...
Maria Magee Dec 09, 2023
Maybe We'll Get it Right Next Year
Each year on Thanksgiving Eve, I send my husband to the post office to mail out our Christmas cards. We always do family photos in the Fall and I promptly order our holiday cards and ensure my labels ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 07, 2023 GettyImages | AleksandarNakic
December Cookie of the Month: Christmas Tree Brownies
ARE brownies a cookie? Do we care? Their wonderful chocolaty deliciousness could win over even the harshest critic and that's why they are our December Cookie-of-the-Month. Well, that and the fact tha...
Ann Kirsten Dec 06, 2023