And just like that, the Advent season will be starting in a few days! I can't believe how quickly time flies, especially when we enter the "-ber" months! Still so much to do, so little time. *sighs* Part of me actually dreads the coming of Advent because it means that Christmas is just around the … Continue reading Advent Hopes and Traditions
Tag: Advent
On Family Advent Traditions
Our "belen"/nativity set (just one of them, ha, ha!) We take it out usually at the beginning of the Advent season and cover the Baby Jesus image in purple (the liturgical color of Advent). Sharing the Instagram posts I made about our family's annual Advent traditions, in the hope it will inspire other families too … Continue reading On Family Advent Traditions
What to Do When Your Advent (and Life in General) Doesn’t Go as Planned
What do you do when your plans for Advent (and life in general) don't go as planned? Let go and let God take over.
How to Make Christmas More Meaningful for Your Family {Philstar.com}
Christmas is just weeks away, and many of us have already started preparing for it by decorating our homes, buying presents, and maybe even planning for an out-of-town trip. For some people though, Christmas preparations can be quite stressful, and may even take away from the joy and wonder of the season. Don’t let that … Continue reading How to Make Christmas More Meaningful for Your Family {Philstar.com}
Word-filled Wednesdays: God Is with Us
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” — Matthew 1:23 God is with us. Believe it. Live like you believe it. Not just during Advent. Not just during Christmas. Every.single.day. Emmanuel. God is with us.
Keep Christ in Christmas: Cultivating a Culture of Giving and Sharing
"I’m participating in the KEEP CHRIST in CHRISTMAS Blog Link-Up 2013, hosted by Monica at www.equippingCatholicfamilies.com Erika at http://raisinglittlesaints.blogspot.ca/ Tina at http://trulyrichmom.com/ Laura at http://daybydayinourworld.com/ Sarah at http://onthewayhome2.com Chris at http://campfiresandcleats.blogspot.ca/ Birgit at http://designsbybirgit.blogspot.ca/ Please consider following your hosts in appreciation for the work that they do… and be sure to visit as many links as possible, listed at the bottom of this … Continue reading Keep Christ in Christmas: Cultivating a Culture of Giving and Sharing
Keep Christ in Christmas Blog Link-Up Year 2
I am so happy to announce that we are holding the Keep Christ in Christmas Blog Link-Up again this year. Last year, I was inspired (by God's grace) to come up with the idea of a Keeping Christ in Christmas Blog Carnival, which I co-hosted with my friends Erika of Raising (and Teaching) Little Saints, … Continue reading Keep Christ in Christmas Blog Link-Up Year 2
Truly Rich and Blessed 