This morning I awoke at 5:00 am when my husband got ready for work. Our home had a magical feel that comes with twinkling lights, holiday garlands, and dancing candles. So I just had to video the scene and share my early morning enchantment with you. You're probably wondering what would possess a family to decorate …
If I could be an angel for a day…
Have you ever wondered what you could do if you were an angel for a day? This morning I wrote a life synopsis for my Ted.com personal profile; I’m a social activist at heart and this website stirs the reformer wanna be inside of me. As I tried to encapsulate my personal history in 1000 characters or …
Embrace the Solitude, Enlarge your Soul
This morning the house quiets with a soul penetrating solitude that is my only companion. The Christmas lights twinkle atop garland-adorned windows. White sparkles wrap around trees and twinkle through tiny house windows that line the shelf. The only sound I hear is the wall clock’s pendulum, swinging and clicking melodious tones. I’m alone, without …
The Best Christmas Gifts: Framing Memories
This Christmas, consider nestling some nostalgia in and around your decorations. Family members will appreciate heartfelt remembrances of holidays gone by. A former gift from your child can add a special touch to a Christmas collage. Frame a childhood sit with Santa to place next to a Santa theme. Your children's smiling faces will accent …
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Holiday Magic: Precious Moments with Family
Yesterday, I noticed the enjoyment that radiated from faces as loved ones gathered for Thanksgiving Day. Candlelight flickered from dancing eyes and my heart filled with contentment. I wanted to freeze these moments so I could possess the magic forever. I even thought, I should run for the video camera. Yet, I couldn’t bear to miss one …
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Christmas Angel Ideas for Crafting
This is a post for all of you crafty angel lovers out there. I thought it would be fun to share some angels that my sister and I made when we had our arts and craft business called Heartwarmers. We designed simple patterns for the bodies that we made from muslin fabric. We sewed the …
Silence: The Invitation to Hear Heaven’s Whispers
I believe God has purposes and plans for each one of us if we can quiet our minds and listen. Although Heaven’s whispers come at unexpected times, they often grace those who learn to embrace silence. For it is in the silence that our spirit meets with God’s Spirit. Sure, I’m a technology lover to …
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Homespun Holiday: The Heart Longs for what the Heart Longs for
I’m wordless this morning. Nothing presses on my heart. I just feel contentment—pure and unadulterated contentment. There’s something to be said about serenity; the kind that graces you unexpectedly, like a cool breeze that tingles your neck on a muggy day. Our home sparkles with Christmas lights, and I sigh, “I’m done.” A hand-stitched patch …
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Christmas Came Early this Year
Christmas came early this year when I decided to skip the Thanksgiving cornucopia and prepare my home for the holidays. My thinking went something like this: If I decorate for Christmas this weekend, then I can relax next weekend and peacefully plan Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations for family and friends. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
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