Written by Contributing Writer, KT @ One Organic Mama This is my grandma's recipe. We are so very lucky that my children know and love their GREAT grandma! She is the matriarch of our very Italian family, and she is such a wonderful witness to all of us. Since I don't get to see her every Easter anymore, we enjoy Easter with my husband's family, so I have endeavored to prepare it on my own. It is never perfect like hers is - but it always reminds me of being at her house for Easter! I … [Read more...]
7 {Non- Sweet} Easter Basket Ideas
April 4, 2014 By
Each and every Easter we enjoy filling our kids' baskets with goodies. We try to avoid sweets since they get plenty of those from school parties and family, and we just focus on non-sweet things. We already have some things on this list but I still think they are great ideas if you don't have them yet. 7 {non- sweet} Easter Basket Ideas 1. The Jesus Calling Bible Storybook We read a couple stories from the kids' bible together almost every night. We have a couple different bibles since … [Read more...]
Post Holiday Health Recovery
December 30, 2013 By
Written by Nell @ Whole Parenting Family, Contributing Writer When you've sugared out, and your kiddos have too, it's time to detox before New Years so you can get a smooth start on your resolutions to eat less sugar, and work out more. Wait, that's your plan too?? Who doesn't have that resolve (at least til February)? Maybe you can put this off til after New Years, if you're going to be at home on vacation, eating those leftover cookies. First and foremost, let's address our food … [Read more...]
Keeping Christ in Christmas, but Not Leaving Him in the Manger
December 23, 2013 By
By Kristen @ Smithspirations, Contributing Writer Around this time of the year, a rallying cry from Christians often has to do with contending for the real meaning of Christmas. We hear and say slogans like "Jesus is the reason for the season" and "Keep Christ in CHRISTmas", and all with good reason. I admit that I enjoy making homemade gifts, supporting home and small businesses with my purchases, and yes, even scoring a good deal from a big retailer, but all of the buying can take away from … [Read more...]
Birthdays Amidst the Holidays
December 20, 2013 By
Written by Jenn @ A Simple Haven, Contributing Writer The only preference I've ever had regarding childbearing was no Christmas babies. To me, labor and delivery around the holidays seemed crazy stressful. Not to mention the poor kid’s birthday would be forever lost in the busyness of the season. Turns out the good Lord thought having a Christmas baby is exactly what I needed. As per usual, He was right. Sweet baby boy entered the world about an hour before Christmas Eve; the grace I … [Read more...]
Christmas Letter Ideas
December 18, 2013 By
One of our family traditions every year (or shall I say mine??) is to write up a Christmas letter highlighting the past year. It is actually one of my favorite things to do this time of year! And it's not because I get to send one out to our friends & family. The truth is, I have a really neat book my Mom gave me several years ago that I keep all of our Christmas letters in each year. I started in 2009, so counting this year I have 5 letters. I really recommend this to those of you who … [Read more...]
DIY Peppermint Soap Recipe
December 16, 2013 By
Written by Kelly @ Eyes on the Source, Contributing Writer Peppermint is such a cool, soothing and invigorating scent. Peppermint Oil works as a fever reducer, hunger suppressant and indigestion treatment. It can increase alertness and circulation. A couple drops in the humidifier freshens the air and clears nasal passages. At this time of year especially, I enjoy using peppermint oil all throughout my home. Peppermint soap is a simple DIY gift for Christmas! With just a few … [Read more...]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
December 11, 2013 By
Written by Kari @ Living Strong Health & Wellness, Contributing Writer Truly, this is the most wonderful time of the year. Well, I actually could say that any day of the year, because I believe if I wake up alive - then it’s the best day EVER! But seriously - this is my most favorite holiday season of the year. The decorations, the baking, the gift giving, the memories - I enjoy it all! To top it off, I live in Colorado which brings with it the added glory of beautiful snowfall, bright … [Read more...]
Making Christmas Last All Year
December 9, 2013 By
Written by KT @ One Organic Mama, Contributing Writer I love Christmas. I love the spirit, season, the holiday, the decorations, the food, and being with my family. I wish Christmas lasted ALL year and here is how I extend it as long as possible :) Here are my 3 tips for extending our Christmas spirit and love throughout the entire year. 1. Gather the gifts Despite my best efforts to cut down on the gifting of Christmas, my kids get tons of gifts. They have a lot of people who care … [Read more...]
We’re Going to Try Truth in the Tinsel this Year
December 1, 2013 By
I've had the Truth in the Tinsel ebook for about 2 years but I still haven't gotten around to doing it with my kids. The first year, we just opened our business after waiting on God and then last year I let the busyness take over and didn't make time. And I cannot promise I'll be able to do all the activities this year but I am going to make an effort, even though today is the first day of the advent activities and I have nothing ready. :) Today I wanted to share a Question & Answer … [Read more...]
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