Holiday’s

Simplifying the Season

"Oh Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ The Lord." When my friend Justine from Little Dove Blog asked me to contribute to her series "Simplifying the Season" I was totally on board. The only problem I had was deciding what I wanted to focus on…

The Alternative to Elf on a Shelf

"For unto us a child is born." -Isaiah 9:6 Elf on a Shelf is a beloved activity that kids and families enjoy playing during the holiday season. But what if you are desiring to put the Christ back in Christmas? What if you want focus…

One Shoebox Can Change a Life

"One person can make a difference, and everyone should try." -John F. Kennedy Ever wonder how you can make a difference? Especially this time of year? Well, if you have an old shoebox and a couple bucks you could change the life of a child.…

Shop with Purpose this Christmas

"No person was ever honored for what he received. He was honored for what he gave."    -Calvin Coolidge (this post contains affiliate links, thank you as always for shopping with me) It is easy to get distracted at Christmas by all the flashing lights,…

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in SoCal

Valentine's Day has become one of my all time favorite holidays. Not for the gifts of chocolates or flowers, but simply because I love Love. I always have. There is nothing better than celebrating a good love story (and if you missed ours go back…