Lost and Found (A Valentine's Day Story) By LeAnn R. Ralph
I casually glanced down at my hand, but instead of a wedding ring and an engagement ring, there was only the narrow gold band."Randy!" I y
That's the Christmas Spirit By David Leonhardt
Last Christmas, Uncle Albert promised his neighbor, Wilson, to find a way to keep the Christmas spirit alive all year. You know, just like Wilso
New Year’s Resolution — Why Not Resolve To Take Back Your Life? By Melissa J. A. Carey
It’s time once again for the dreaded New Year’s Resolutions. Most of us make them; few of us keep them for more than a few months. New Year’s res
Spend More Time With Your Family This Holiday Season: Host A Caroling Party By Rondi Hillstrom Davis
Too often we forgo entertaining because of the mere thought of all of the preparation that is involved. And more is not better. Often we try to
Dear Santa: Christmas Sucks! By Daggi Pulz
Christmas time is finally here, and most people during this holiday are happier than a fat kid eating a Krispy Kreme donut. Christmas brings so m
The Christmas Dress By LeAnn R. Ralph
From the time I was a very little girl, I had always loved to watch my big sister, Loretta, when she was sewing. So, one Sunday afternoon while s
Where Have All The Wise Men Gone? Jesus Is Not Acceptable For Christmas! By Jan McCracken
It's CHRISTmas!Where are the wise men?WOW - The wise men are MISSING! What kind of Christmas is this anyway?Are you caught u
Simplify the Season By Megan Corwin
Let's take a look at a typical Christmas To-Do list: bake cookies, buy and make gifts, attend office party, church commitments, address and mail
Home For The Holidays: Happy Times, Right By Linda LaPointe
This time of the year is supposed to be happy. A time when family is warm and welcoming. A time for loving and feeling loved.We watch the
Home For The Holidays: Heirloom Stories Are A Perfect Gift By Linda LaPointe
Selecting the right gift for a special someone is sometimes joyous, sometimes a chore. Give a gift that’s free. A gift that no one else could giv
New Ways to Use Old Christmas Cards By LeAnn R. Ralph
Forty years ago when I was growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin, my mother always saved the Christmas cards she had received in the mail. In
The Thanksgiving Blessing By LeAnn R. Ralph
“Wouldn’t you just know it,” muttered my husband, Randy.We had already been driving for a couple of hours in a pickup truck that we had bo
Country Christmas Idea: Milkweek Pod Poinsettia Ornaments By LeAnn R. Ralph
Country Christmas Idea: Milkweed Pod Poinsettia OrnamentsAt first glance, milkweed plants and poinsettias don't seem to have much in commo
Whatever Happened to Christmas? By LeAnn R. Ralph
Remember when no one started Christmas shopping until after Thanksgiving?Wisconsin author LeAnn R. Ralph remembers it very well."Wh
The Spirit of Father's Day By Lawrence Vijay Girard
Some time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It was spontaneous and had nothing to do with Father’s day. Yet, at the same time it ha
Holiday Candy Canes Are Festive and Fun By Donna Monday
Candy canes are everyone’s favorite holiday treat. Just think about how versatile they are. Not only do candy canes look great hanging from Chris
A Mothers Keepsake By Gina Mahony
A mother's bracelet is a personalized bracelet that celebrates the most important woman in your life, mom. It makes for the perfect gift for many
Fourth of July Quotes By Mark A. Lugris
MADRID – For millions of Americans, this Fourth of July will be a time of celebration and remembrance of those passed or distanced by war. The a
Eggs-travagant Eggs By Rondi Hillstrom Davis
Wonderfully simple to do and oh so impressive!You don’t need a $40 Easter egg decorating kit with pages of instructions to impress your fa
Thanksgiving Memories By Bonnie P Carrier
Turkey ... Stuffing ... Cranberry Sauce ... Pumpkin PieThis is usually what comes to mind when we think of Thanksgiving. Granted the food
30th Birthday Gift Ideas By Siwarin Eampun
Choosing a birthday gift for a friend about to turn thirty years old can be a challenging task. You want to honor the special day with a unique g
15 Ways to Create Some Extra Holiday Money By Skye Thomas
Originally this was going to be a list for my two teenagers but some of these ideas are better suited to adults with a valid driver's license and
Tips For Less Holiday Stress By Deborah Martin
Holiday Stress? Some Tips For Having LessWe all dream of having wonderful holidays. We start each day full of the spirit of the season. We
Christmas Shopping Online Might Or Might Not Be For Everyone: This Article Shows How Doing It Onlin By Ebe Heng
Christmas shopping online is not for you? If you are one of those that share this thought, you probably like to enjoy the atmosphere of physical
A Dash of Cinnamon, A Pinch of the Past, A Smidgen of the Future By Kristin Johnson
Close your eyes and remember December, the smell of cinnamon in your mother's or grandmother's kitchen and the warm scent of dough baking in the
You Better Not Lie, I’m Telling You Why By Dawn Fry
Santa Claus Is ComingHoliday season brings the perennial return of Santa Claus. According to traditional lore, St. Nick flies around the w
No Paws from Santa Claus By Jennifer Shryock
The Holidays are coming and children have thought long and hard about the gifts they would most want to receive this year. Trucks, trains, Groo
Halloween & Hounds By Jennifer Shryock
Halloween is “fright night” for humans not dogs. Screaming, running, spooky children in masks make many dogs uncomfortable, nervous and frightene
Getting Great Pictures of the Kids this Halloween By Jeff Westover
There she was in all her glory. Long white lab coat, frizzy hair, safety goggles -- and a face smeared with the black ash of an experiment gone t
Tools and Tips for Keeping the Holidays Organized By Stacey Agin Murray
It’s November 1st. You’ve walked into your favorite store to buy half-priced Halloween candy and what do you see? Christmas decorations! "Oh, no!
