Typically for me Christmas planning starts in late July. I line up Christmas lists, I start looking at dates for events during the winter season and I am prepped with tinsel and ornament grenades. But this year is going to look a little bit different. Because we’re moving mid-December, much to my dismay, that means…
Depending on what your family looks like, the holidays could be a special and sacred time or they could pose lots of chaos and anxiety. And if you are married and split time between the in-laws and your own family, it could be really crazy. Not to mention travel, kids, other plans, and friends! All…
Together time is what makes the holiday season so special. If you’re just getting started in making your traditions your own, or you want to start some new memory making activities, you’ve come to the right place. #1 Enjoy an advent devotional One of the things I’ve come to really enjoy as I’ve gotten older…
As we enter adulthood, we find ourselves at a crossroad. We can either carry with us the traditions and practices of the family we came from, or we can refocus and recenter our ideas and beliefs towards what we want in this world and out of life. But there is a third option that I want to…
Don’t get weighed down by the tasks and must-dos of the holiday season. Take these 5 tips to managing the overwhelm
I always need to extend grace to myself a little bit more in this season, especially seeing that all I want to do is camp out in a walk in freezer for the next 3-5 months.
Recipe derived from the wonderful and amazing Giada, found here Things to make it delicious: 1½ cups cake flour (I used regular flour) 2½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¾ cup (1½ sticks) butter, room temperature, plus more to grease the baking pan 1½ cups whole milk ricotta cheese (Whatever I had…
I truly wish social media algorithms weren’t a thing. Can I just start by saying that? (ugh.) Before Instagram/Facebook decided to radically change their internal algorithm to “provide you with a more customized experience” garbage, there once was a day where content flowed in freely in a time ordinated matter. What time you posted your…
“Don’t use social media to impress people; use it to impact people.”- Dave Willis Social media gets a bad rap. I get why. In my day-to-day duties, I deal with complaints, stalker-like behavior, spamming, “tattling”, and people who are just having a bad day. People use social media to depict a part of themselves that…
The bold colors, the shiny exteriors and beautiful sights are only a reflection of the joyous spirits that are found within the people we came into contact with. The boldness and vitality of the surroundings were sub-par to the people that served in this beautiful ministry.
HIYA, from sunny Arizona! If we were in person, you would be met with a giant bear hug and a cold beverage.
September 2, 2023
