I Hope My Grown Kids Cherish Their Childhood Christmas Memories As Much As I Do
Tonight my husband and I started decorating for Christmas. It’s different now. We slowly put up the tree these days,…
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I Miss My Family So Much This Christmas
Dear family, COVID-19 might not let me home for Christmas, here’s what I’ll miss . . . You see this…
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Teach Your Children the Joy of Giving This Christmas
My daughter clutched her piggy bank tightly as we walked into the store. She must be having second thoughts, I…
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The Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule is HERE To Make 2020 Brighter
Fall has officially begun, which means it's basically Christmas, am I right? Since 2020 has been umm, shall we say,…
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I Put My Holiday Decorations Up Early And I’m Not Sorry
"Are you seriously going to keep that thing in there all year?" my husband asked. I turned around and smiled…
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Mary’s Baby Boy Changes Everything
I am a mom of little boys. Being the mother of sticky-fingered messes, bruised knees, and dirty clothes gives me…
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The Holidays Are Hard For Kids, Too
The holidays are in full swing, and so are the moods of my littles. As I carry my flailing son…
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If Your Heart is Hurting This Christmas
Maybe this is your first Christmas since you’ve lost a parent. Maybe someone close to you is sick, dying or…
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Start a New Family Tradition: The 12 Nights of Christmas Books
I'm a sucker for all things sentimental, so it's no surprise that when my husband and I decided to start…
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The Best Elf on the Shelf Idea Ever (Bonus: It Helps Declutter Toys, Too!)
Sweet, sweet Christmastime. The lights, the smells, the festive music. The cozy blankets and mugs of hot cocoa and Hallmark…
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A Beginner’s Guide To Observing Advent
When many folks hear the word Advent, their mind goes straight to this masterpiece: Whenever I had one of these,…
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