The winter months bring many welcome changes such as cooler temperatures, warm beverages, soups, and stews, or my personal favorite - curling up in front of a fire with a warm blanket and a good book. However, it also...
One of the top five expenses for the average household is food. Among some of the challenges and changes produced by the pandemic was an increase in the costs associated with going out to eat, as well as buying...
I turned 31 this year. 31. I'm really in my thirties now y'all! When I turned 30 it was a little odd. It felt foreign not being in my twenties anymore. It felt like I "really" needed to be an adult...
How did you do with your new year's resolutions from last year? Does that question fill you with dread? Every December since I was a teenager, I would write down a long list of things I would get done in...
“We spend January 1st walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives not looking...
For the longest time, my husband and I stayed true to our Christian roots and values. We woke our girls up early on Sunday morning, dressed them in overpriced dresses - which they all hated - and carted everyone...
It is no secret that social media can often cause more harm than good. Yes, it is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, share adorable photos of your children and pets, or stay up...
Moms, let's face it, the holidays are tiring! Many times, we are the ones getting presents for everyone on both sides of the family, coordinating parties and events, and cooking. By the time the actual holiday gets here we...
Being Jewish in the Christian south can be challenging. It can feel lonely, and even scary at times. Being Jewish is part of who I am. It's woven into the identity of my family now. My wish is for...
Giving gifts is a way to show you care. It is a love language we all can speak and understand. As much as I love receiving gifts, I feel there is greater joy in giving. When I see the...
When Elf on a Shelf first debuted several years ago - I think our oldest son was still a baby - I thought it was weird and creepy. Some doll comes to life and reports to Santa about goodness...

On Being Thankful

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Some days I'm thankful. Other days I am all too aware of my problems and shortcomings. There are all the "I wish" thoughts that flood into my head. I wish we didn't have to live paycheck to paycheck. I wish...
"Where you lead, I will follow Anywhere that you tell me to If you need, you need me to be with you I will follow where you lead" - Carole King - Gilmore Girls has been a staple in my life; an inspiration, an...
One of my favorite fall traditions is taking family pictures! Whether we want to send holiday cards, make gifts for grandparents, or hang up new frames in our home, it's always exciting to have a current picture of myself,...
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Weekend Events for Kids

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