Hospitality Amidst Holiday Craziness

Written by Jenn, Contributing Writer The holiday season is nearly upon us.  Soon our calendars will be brimming with family gatherings, travel plans, parties, and holiday feasts.  Shopping trips, family traditions, and December birthdays will abound. So with the busyness of this season could come the temptation to just tell friends and neighbors, “see you in January!” Certainly that would be easiest. But as a believer in the power of real hospitality to foster deep relationships, … [Read more...]

6 Steps to Master The Art of Entertaining

Written by Kari, Contributing Writer Gathering with family and friends is a big thing during November and December and I’m all about celebrations. I enjoy going to them, but I absolutely enjoy hosting them. I probably got the entertaining bug from my mom who knows how to throw a good celebration. Never did a detail slip by her: the décor, ambiance, music, lighting, food…everything that can be recognized by the five physical senses were always taken care of. Those are the kind of gatherings I … [Read more...]