by Leah Stirewalt My daughter and I were stumped. We had just opened the front door to find gifts for both of us with a note that said something to the effect that we were to expect surprises each day on our front porch leading up to Christmas. It wasn’t signed, and we had no…

By Lorie Newman I just love Christmas and over the years I have had lots of  practice on my kids with different ideas for Christmas fun.  Here are  some of my favorites for now. If you have tips to add, just leave a comment! I’d LOVE to hear your fun Christmas tips!  1.   Make a…

by Lorie Newman I read a postcard during the Christmas season years ago when my first child was only four years old– It read, “Do your children think the miracle of Christmas is how Santa gets down the chimney?”  OUCH!  I vowed then and there to make SURE my kids knew FULL well the real meaning…

by Kelly Monroe It’s that time of year again. It seems to come faster and faster as we get older.  We all love getting together with family and friends for the holidays.  As the song says “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” But let’s be honest, sometimes the holidays can be a little…