This year, Christmas is going to look a little different. Many of the holiday traditions that involved going somewhere are going to have to be changed up, put on hold, or reimagined. These changes are disappointing, but we can still be intentional in finding JOY this season.
The holidays are a beautiful time for traditions, old and new. Favorite foods, holiday music, distinctive scents, and beloved decorations help us plant memories, reminisce about the past, and retell stories of faith.
The holidays are here and so is gift giving. It is a joy to give presents and to see the beautiful smile on the face of the receiver. However, nothing sours the holidays like an ungrateful child. One of the biggest challenges for parents today is dealing with the issue of entitlement. I want . . . Everyone has . . . How do we discourage entitlement? What do we do with wish…
Celebrate your VALUES! We just enjoyed Canadian Thanksgiving with 40 friends that get together annually at our home. This tradition came out of our value of family and our value for our heritage. Close to 40 years ago, we decided to plan an EVENT so our girls would know where we came from and would meet other Canadians who have moved to Southern California. We all enjoyed the turkey dinner…
