5 Things You Can Do to Have a Happier (Less-Stressed) Holiday

Five Things You Can Do to Have a Happier Less-Stressed Holiday by Christin Ditchfield

This time of year, it’s easy to feel more stressed than blessed — overwhelmed by all the extra commitments and responsibilities. Anxious, hassled, frazzled. It’s true that some things are out of our control… life happens, even at the holidays. Maybe even especially at the holidays. But there are some things you can do to […]

When We Gather Around the Tree

When We Gather Around the Tree ~ Christin Ditchfield

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” ~ Charles Dickens Every year for as long as I can remember, my family has had this Christmas tradition: Early in the morning, after an even earlier big breakfast that includes everybody’s favorite foods, we gather around the tree to read the Christmas story and distribute […]

Get a Handle on the Holidays! ~ Lucinda Secrest McDowell

Get a Handle on the Holidays with Three Words: Focus, Fun, Faith | Guest Post by Lucinda Secrest McDowell

This month I’ve invited some of my favorite friends to help me make this a December to Remember! I’ve asked them to share some of their favorite Christmas stories, memories, reflections, even tips and suggestions for making this season —  when we celebrate the birth of Jesus — truly the most wonderful time of the […]