Holiday cheer
I took a lick and a promise at some of it, and some I flubbed entirely. I am trying to be both honest and kind here.
Tag: Christmas
An open letter to the Santa-Jesus
I have believed in you ever since I was a little girl, and I am so happy to say with confidence that I am on your Nice list again this year.
A Book Sale and a Request
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Thanksgiving and Advent
Advent has begun, with tiny boxes of surprises, a calendar we enjoy and reuse. In each box I put a sweet treat, or a clue leading to it…
December Mashup: losses and celebrations
I miss the face of a little child leaning over a birthday cake, blowing out all the candles, and no one seeing the germs.
Christmas in the hands of a child
The Christ child has been invited to tea parties, where he enjoyed raisins and pretzels and little chocolate cakes.
Gingerbread cake
My youngest daughter has a Christmas birthday, and I have always loved it this way. I finally get to decorate winter cakes.
Black Friday’s purchases
“Watch for the Light” makes one of two Black Friday purchases for me. I was amazed by “Bread and Wine,” and am more than willing to attempt the sequel sight unseen.
Bigger gifts for kids
Sometimes at Christmas, you want to give something a little nicer. These gift ideas also span an age range from toddler to teen, and come with our recommendation and delight.
Gifts for kids {$20 and under}
This year, I went digging in my own Amazon history for suggestions to share with you of great gifts for kids, for twenty dollars or less.