Attitude of Gratitude

Attitude of Gratitude

Teaching Gratitude It’s happened to many parents. Your child receives a less than ideal gift from grandma and before you have a second to react your child is already telling gran they hate it. Listen, children do not come into the world with a thankful heart....
The gift of Disappointment

The gift of Disappointment

Early one Christmas morning when I was a young girl, I ran to the living room where I knew the gifts from Santa would be ready for myself and my 2 brothers. As I entered the room, one thing grabbed my attention right away. There was an adorable stuffed monkey sitting...
Do you hear the bells ringing?

Do you hear the bells ringing?

There is a song by the popular group Casting Crowns which shares their rendition of “I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day.” The lyrics begin: I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play And mild and sweet their songs repeat Of peace on earth good...
Christmas Shopping – Remember Peace

Christmas Shopping – Remember Peace

The Christmas season is an exciting time full of peace, joy, love and lots of holiday spirit. But it can also be an incredibly stressful time as gift lists get longer and budgets grow tighter. My mom and I braved the mall on Black Friday and were astounded by some of...
A Happier, Healthier Holiday Season

A Happier, Healthier Holiday Season

If you’re like me this holiday season, you might be wishing your life looked a little more like a Hallmark Christmas movie and a little less like Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray. You’re probably wishing you were in a cute little town with Christmas lights...