making a difference! • bettering communities
Written by: CariThompson
by Alicia DiFabio on December 21st, 2012 | 1 Comment »
It is better to give than to receive, however young children can easily be swept away with the “receiving” part of the holiday merriment. Commercialism and stress during the holiday season can sometimes get the best of us and often we struggle to convey the true meaning of the holidays to our children. No matter what holiday you celebrate, it is important to make a concerted effort to emphasize the spirit of the season. In a world of Santa, decorations, …
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relationships • lifestyle
by Erin Cox on December 2nd, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I have a vivid image of my husband sitting on the couch next to me last December…, attempting to connect and convince me to head off to bed. I was hunched over, pen in hand, frantically hand-addressing a pile of 300 Christmas cards. My body ached, my hand was
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my world • Leaving a Legacy • family fun • family fun-traditions
by Tammy Kling on November 20th, 2011 | No Comments »
As we enter a season of holiday cheer it’s easy to breeze past the real meaning of Thanksgiving and forget the things we are thankful for.
…All around me here in Texas neighbors are installing massive Christmas decorations. Their homes are lit up like the Macy’s thanksgiving parade. Today though,
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