I have to admit, I have always been one to hold onto things. “I might need this” or “I can reuse that for something” or “I can fix this.” It might be an inherited trait, as I love old things, antiques, things that have meaning, or things that belonged to past family members. But, In…

It is that time of year when we reflect on the year pasted and look forward to what the New Year will bring. We make ALL the goals and resolutions with good intentions to make the coming year, THE YEAR we SUCCEED!  Some of us strive on goals and rock out those resolutions, but a…

Every year about this time, my anxiety starts to rise, because I know what’s coming…A Christmas gift explosion in the living room! With multiple children, it can seem like a daunting task the day after Christmas, trying to get everything back in its place and creating new space for all the new things.  For years…

The leader asked for praises in kids church this morning… The smallest boy raised his hand “My elf came!” He said proudly. The other children piped up “My elf came too” , “Mine too” said another.  “Raise your hand if your elf has come”  Said the leader. Little hands raised high about the room and waved…