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Celebrations

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.

January 18, 2022

An open letter to the Santa-Jesus


Celebrations, Parable, Promoted

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.

December 21, 2021

A Book Sale and a Request


My book

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December 9, 2021

Thanksgiving and Advent


Celebrations

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 6, 2021

December Mashup: losses and celebrations


Celebrations, Dark days

I miss the face of a little child leaning over a birthday cake, blowing out all the candles, and no one seeing the germs.

December 28, 2020

Christmas in the hands of a child


Celebrations

The Christ child has been invited to tea parties, where he enjoyed raisins and pretzels and little chocolate cakes.

December 17, 2020

Gingerbread cake


Food

My youngest daughter has a Christmas birthday, and I have always loved it this way. I finally get to decorate winter cakes.

December 19, 2019

Black Friday’s purchases


Celebrations

“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.

November 29, 2019

Bigger gifts for kids


Celebrations

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.

November 29, 2019

Gifts for kids {$20 and under}


Celebrations

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.

November 12, 2019

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Shari Zook is a wife, mother of four, and foster parent for the past eight years. She bakes cakes, grows herbs, and reads amazing books, but her heart is in nurturing children, crafting words, and connecting with women.

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