This is the season when many of us will have family and friends as overnight guests. Even if you are short on time, space and money, here are 8 tips to help your guests feel more at home: A basket full of things guests might have forgotten I have a basket I leave out … Read more
Traditions are very important to families. Traditions bring us together. They give us events around which we can form relationship bonds. Being a part of family traditions gives us a sense of belonging. Traditions can be big events- traditional family dinners with all of the extended family gathered. But they can also be small and … Read more
As much as I love this time of year, it can also make me a bit crazy. It is not uncommon for me to crash and burn somewhere around the New Year (or shortly thereafter). My goal is to make Christmas as memorable as I can, yet keep it simple. At least simple enough that everyone … Read more
I vaguely remember participating in Advent during a few minutes worth of a Church service as a child. It was different from my regular thrilling traditions of Santa and family and gifts. I didn’t quite understand it, but I do remember being intrigued by the sacredness of the candle ceremony. Once married, with children on … Read more
Traditions. I sat down to write this post and suddenly the song from The Fiddler on the Roof was running through my mind. There are many kinds of traditions, but at this time of year I always see or hear people asking what kind of traditions others have for the holidays. As I thought about … Read more