Each year as we get busy in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holiday it is important to remember the real meaning of Christmas. We are teaching that to our children each year. In a world of media and consumerism that they live in, sharing real life lessons can be difficult. World Vision makes it easier to teach our children about true gift giving. About World Vision About the World Vision Gift Catalog This year instead of the normal gift you'd get for family and … [Read more...]
The Heart of Christmas: An Inspiring Holiday Movie
One of my favorite things (one of many, I must say) about the holiday season is an inspiring holiday movie. I love Christmas movies. I have a few favorites that I watch each year and I am happy to add to the holiday movie collection with quality family movies. The Heart of Christmas is one of those movies that will now be on my list each year. About The Heart of Christmas Based on a true story that gained national attention, the film tells the story of Austin and Julie Locke, who are … [Read more...]
Love’s Christmas Journey DVD
Can you believe that Christmas is only 52 days away? One of my favorite things about Christmas is the holiday movies! There are certain movies that I must watch every year. You have seen reviews and giveaways on my blog before about the Love Comes Softly series. Here is another great DVD to add to your collection: Love's Christmas Journey. About Love's Christmas Journey Just in time for the holiday season, Hallmark Channel’s captivating saga returns with another touching film based on … [Read more...]
Christmas Book for Children: The Sparkle Box
Christmas will be here before you know it! I have the PERFECT book for your kids for Christmas too. The Sparkle Box by Jill Hardie from Ideals Publications. If you want a book that will teach children what Christmas really should mean then this book must be in your TBR pile. About The Sparkle Box Here is the touching story of a young boy who unknowingly participates in a powerful new Christmas tradition: honoring Jesus on His birthday by giving to others. Sam is so excited … [Read more...]
Magazine Wish List
Can you believe there are only 95 days left until Christmas? Where has 2012 gone? The older I get the faster time seems to go by. I am going to blink and my children will be grown and I will be old. Do any of you have magazines lying around that you have no time to read? I do. I find magazines for free on online deal sites and I subscribe. They are free right? But then I can never read them. My husband hates that. So my Princess and I decided to go through the large container full of … [Read more...]
Santa Claus and Rudolph
With Christmas now over, I am trying to play catch up. I just feel exhausted though. Do you all feel exhausted too?We made cookies this last week for Santa and one Christmas Eve we put them out with a glass of soymilk and a carrot for Rudolph. My Princess was beyond excited.The next morning she woke up and could not wait to check on it. Sure enough, most of the cookies were gone, almost all the milk was gone and the carrot was broken in half.Hmm... I guess Santa did come. Oh, and … [Read more...]
Stage 2 Brain Tumor
While we are trying to finish last minute shopping today for Christmas (yes, we are that family who waits way too long!), I wanted to give everyone an update on our family. I mentioned before that my sister-in-law had a seizure Sunday before Thanksgiving which led to a CT and MRI that showed a brain tumor. After a long month of doctors, tests, medication and sleepless nights, she has been able to get it removed. The doctor (a very good doctor at UCLA) removed 90% of it and after pathology … [Read more...]
