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Read more about the article The Mary that understands me and prays for me

The Mary that understands me and prays for me

  • Post author:Jillian Tymoszczuk
  • Post published:December 29, 2021
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Light, flowing locks of curly hair. Peaceful expression on her face. Serene. I can’t relate with her like this. I can’t draw strength from these images. I need to see…

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Read more about the article 15 Ways to Keep Your Kids Entertained Over Christmas Break

15 Ways to Keep Your Kids Entertained Over Christmas Break

  • Post author:Elizabeth Spenner
  • Post published:December 26, 2021
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Christmas Break is fun but it can be a long stretch of time to be out of a schedule and things to do. We have lots of good ideas though…

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Read more about the article We are praying for a Christmas miracle

We are praying for a Christmas miracle

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  • Post published:December 25, 2021
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We write this with heavy hearts because we are asking you to please pray with us for a miracle for the son of one of our contributors, Kali Dawson. She…

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Read more about the article Keeping Grandma’s Spirit Alive at Christmas

Keeping Grandma’s Spirit Alive at Christmas

  • Post author:Stacie Haas
  • Post published:December 18, 2021
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December the fifth marked the third anniversary of my beloved grandma’s passing. I feel her loss and miss her every day, but even more so each December, and especially at…

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Read more about the article Why I don’t move my Elf on the Shelf any longer
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Why I don’t move my Elf on the Shelf any longer

  • Post author:Stephanie Cutler
  • Post published:December 17, 2021
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In our house each Christmastime, the Elf on the Shelf moves (almost) every night. It has moved each year since it arrived in 2015, a gift from my beloved grandmother…

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Read more about the article When the Kids Don’t Come Home for Christmas

When the Kids Don’t Come Home for Christmas

  • Post author:Kathy Joy
  • Post published:December 9, 2021
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This message is bathed in hope for the parent who has not heard from her kids, who might not see them at Christmas. I want you to know it won’t…

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Read more about the article New Chosen Christmas special in theaters through December 10th!

New Chosen Christmas special in theaters through December 10th!

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  • Post published:December 7, 2021
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Have you seen the new Chosen Christmas special, Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers, in theaters yet? They were #1 towards the end of last week! It's only in theaters…

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Read more about the article These are the things parents say to get (or do with) their child instead of gifts this Christmas

These are the things parents say to get (or do with) their child instead of gifts this Christmas

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  • Post published:November 26, 2021
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As much fun as toys are for kids, they can drive up the wall. If I have to pick up one more toy that has broken five minutes after my…

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Read more about the article In favor of slowing down this Christmas season

In favor of slowing down this Christmas season

  • Post author:Kristina Hernandez
  • Post published:November 19, 2021
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If you have already decorated your entire house for Christmas, switched every radio dial and music app to Christmas music, are already planning your Elf on Shelf goals, and spend…

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Read more about the article Here’s why I still send Christmas cards in the mail

Here’s why I still send Christmas cards in the mail

  • Post author:SandyBrannan
  • Post published:November 8, 2021
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I’ve noticed a steady decline in the amount of Christmas cards that appear in my mailbox. In fact, each year it seems as though there are fewer and fewer. I…

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Personalized Christmas Deals from Etsy Parents for Our Readers!

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  • Post published:November 5, 2021
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Get your holiday shopping done and support small businesses at the same time with our Christmas Etsy list below. We have partnered with several Etsy sellers and have codes just…

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Read more about the article SNL Nailed Christmas Morning for Many, Many Moms

SNL Nailed Christmas Morning for Many, Many Moms

  • Post author:Kristina Hernandez
  • Post published:December 20, 2020
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I actually spit out what I was drinking when I saw the SNL skit about Christmas morning. It's really funny. And a little sad. And fairly truthful. The skit includes…

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