The Mary that understands me and prays for me
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…
15 Ways to Keep Your Kids Entertained Over Christmas Break
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…
We are praying for a Christmas miracle
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…
Keeping Grandma’s Spirit Alive at Christmas
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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Why I don’t move my Elf on the Shelf any longer
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…
When the Kids Don’t Come Home for Christmas
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…
New Chosen Christmas special in theaters through December 10th!
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…
These are the things parents say to get (or do with) their child instead of gifts this Christmas
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…
In favor of slowing down this Christmas season
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…
Here’s why I still send Christmas cards in the mail
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…
Personalized Christmas Deals from Etsy Parents for Our Readers!
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…
SNL Nailed Christmas Morning for Many, Many Moms
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…
