You can read my introduction to the “Surviving… No… Thriving in the Holidays” mini series here. Today I want to examine the idea of gift giving (with the emphasis on giving gifts to our kids) and how you can thrive through a typically financially stressful season. Not giving gifts is not fun. Be honest. We […]
Surviving… No… Thriving in the holidays: A mini series
So as the holidays approach I am looking to lessen stress and increase merriment, joy, laughter, and generosity in our home. I by no means am an expert on getting through the holidays stress free. However, I am trying. I am learning from those around me. Gleaning information from the “experts.” (aka people who’ve been […]
Seeing something old in a new light…
As part of my creating whitespace series I have been trying to carve out time in the morning to read an inspirational book or the Bible. My Bible study devotional which is “Hearing from God Each Morning: 365 Daily Devotionals” by Joyce Meyer has had me reading in 1 Corinthians 12 this week it took […]
A game we shouldn't play….
Pinterest Pressure The Comparison Trap Mommy Comparison Game This post has been in the works for a while, but two recent posts by girlfriends inspired me to complete it. To fully put words to so much I see, feel, and hear. Thank you Rachel at The Lewis Note for your post “The Comparison Trap,” and […]