There are holiday gatherings, and then there are holiday gatherings with wonderful punny themes.
Have yourself a merry little pot-luck
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Red-nosed root beer, Star Wars without spoilers, and a few Christmas leftovers (7 Quick Takes)
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My sister Treasa is helping my dreams of a Christmas-carol-themed potluck come true, serving “Jingle Balls” meatballs, “Frosty the Salmon” salad, “We Three Wings,” and asking me to bring “Feliz Navi-dip.”
Counting down to Christmas, snowmen, skewers, scarves, and an adoption trip memory (7 Quick Takes)
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Before I was a mother, I thought Christmas countdowns were cute and decorative and fun. Now I think they exist so parents can direct their children to the nearest countdown feature.
Tidings of comfort and joy
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This week we are lighting the pink candle on our Advent wreath as we say, “Gaudete!”
Eight is great, Christmas gifts, ping-pong in the dining room, a trumpet concert, and Ramen Around the Christmas Tree (7 Quick Takes)
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I’m big on celebrating birthdays, but Daniel challenges even me to appreciate the awesomeness of birthdays.
A little snow and a big idea
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He couldn’t wait to bring that snowman to life.
Ready or not, here comes God’s grace
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In the case of First Reconciliation, we just need to do the very best we can to prepare our children and trust that God will take care of the rest.
Do you want to build a paper towel snowman, helpers with the Christmas cards, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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A few years ago Daniel and I started making paper towel snowmen to give to people at Christmas.
Seize the day this Advent season
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Let’s look at Advent as a chance to welcome Jesus into our lives in a new way.
Awaiting Advent with train gardens, home-cooked dinners, and birthday party planning (7 Quick Takes)
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Advent usually creeps up on me without warning, but having the extra week between Thanksgiving and Advent has left me impatient for it to begin.
Having a few laughs while designing the family Christmas card
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It’s one of the most stressful and exciting aspects of the Christmas season: creating our family Christmas card.
Thanksgiving leftovers with plenty of gratitude: 7 Quick Tastes
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It was all fun, and there is leftover pie for today. What more can anyone expect from Thanksgiving?
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