Written by Kari, Contributing Writer I know there are hundreds of ways to display those beautiful Christmas cards we get each year. I’ve done most of them over the course of my beautiful life. Everything form hanging them from decorative ribbon to placing them in a crystal bowl. A couple years ago I was reading Living Magazine and found a quick and inexpensive way to display cards. I needed a change and this was perfect. A simple wooden wreath. Well, more like an embroidery hoop with … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Celebrate Jesus This Christmas
December 10, 2015 By
Written by Courtney @ A + Life, Contributing Writer December always has a way of sneaking up on us, doesn't it? I know for our family, with homeschooling, November birthdays, and Thanksgiving, before you know it- December is here! And if we aren't careful, it can be really easy to get swept up into the massive consumerism of the holiday season and completely miss out on the opportunity to share with our girls the REAL reason we celebrate in the first place. Jesus, of course! So here … [Read more...]
Tips For Eating Healthy During The Holidays
November 9, 2015 By
Written by Kari @ Kari Newsom Contributing Writer It’s that time of year again. As a Health and Nutrition Coach, I always have people ask me for some tips on how to successfully celebrate special occasions without completely going off the deep end when it comes time to eat. The first and most important thing I always tell people is this: ENJOY THE CELEBRATION!!! All to often we try so hard to do ‘the right thing’ about the whole ‘eating during the holiday’ issue, that we actually … [Read more...]
Spiced Pumpkin Pie with Flaky Pastry Crust
October 14, 2015 By
Written by Kari @ KariNewsom.com, Contributing Writer Autumn is officially here! At least in Colorado! We are having beautiful and warm days (high 70's to low 80's), but the nights are cool and crisp! Leaves are turning bright yellow, orange and red - and the morning has brought a slight haze these past few days. Typically I am more of a warm-weather person. I'm all about the sun, flip flops and being outside. That being said, I'm still a Colorado girl at heart. I like to get bundled up in … [Read more...]
Simple Pinecone Swag
December 19, 2014 By
Written by Kelly @ Eyes on the Source, Contributing Writer Recently our family was out on a walk together and we came across a trail littered with beautiful pinecones. Don't you love how God decorates for us in the beauty of nature?! :) Beyond the physical beauty of pinecones, just think about their picture of renewal and growth. It is not until a pinecone experiences hot/dry/difficult times that it open up to fulfill the greatness it was created for. If a pinecone … [Read more...]
Keeping the Holidays Simple
December 16, 2014 By
Written by Christy from Fresh Mix Momma, Contributing Writer December is a busy time of year for everyone! Thanksgiving just ended, Christmas is coming up and New Years is just around the corner. With everything going on, it’s very easy to get caught up in all the hustle and bustle and lose sight of the fun and meaning of the Holidays. Sometimes it’s just nice to be more low key and simple with Christmas to really enjoy the Holidays. If you are looking for a more simple Christmas, … [Read more...]
Christmas Letter {2014 Year in Review Printable}
December 11, 2014 By
What family traditions do you carry on each year? Is it picking out an ornament for each child? Going to a live nativity? Making holiday goodies? We like to do all of those I just mentioned, but one of my favorite traditions is writing up a Christmas letter each year. It's a keepsake I love taking out when the holiday season approaches, adding to, and reading through all the past letters each and every year. The past 2 years I have used printables from a lovely blog called … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas {Day 6: Thirty-One Gifts}
December 1, 2014 By
Today is the 6th day of the 12 days of Christmas Reviews & Giveaways 2014! Written by Kelly @ Eyes On The Source, Contributing Writer On the 6th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me... A cute and roomy tote from 31 Gifts by Tiffany! A festive bag to carry all of your goodies to and from holiday events (and more)! Thirty-One is a tote/purse company developed to help women bless each other through beautiful products and … [Read more...]
A Plan for a Less Stress Holiday Season
November 18, 2014 By
Written by Lisa @ This Pilgrim Life, Contributing Writer In parenting three small children, keeping my home, and attempting the occasional personal pursuit, I often find myself vacillating between loving my life and being overcome by the blessing of it all, and loving my life but just being plain overcome. The days are full and busy and beautiful and FULL. And these are just the normal days. One such normal day recently went like this: I set my alarm the night before. Actually, I set … [Read more...]
Blessing Others Through The Fruit Of The Spirit
November 10, 2014 By
Written by Contributing Writer, Kelly @ Eyes On The Source November and December begin the busy holiday season! (Already??) A time meant for reflection and remembrance, which can easily turn into a time of rush and regret. The reason for the season, the One who came to seek and save the lost... The goal of the Christian life is to become like this Savior, but this is the very time of year that our character can be most challenged. How can we use this time to … [Read more...]
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