Click on the Affiliates & Sponsors tab on this blog to learn about Lisa Leonard Designs (or here). I was introduced to Lisa’s jewelry by another blogger The Mom Creative. Lisa designs very meaningful jewelry and gifts. In light of Hurricane Sandy she ran a special on a necklace. …
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Our Word for 2013
About 5 years ago by friend Sarae told me about the idea of choosing one word as a theme for our family- to focus on for the upcoming year. 2009 was Trust, 2010 was Seek, 2011 was Celebrate, 2012 was Give Thanks, and 2013 is (drum roll please)… Be Still….
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In Memory of Sandy Hook
What happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School weighs heavily on our nation. I see such divisiveness online and in the news from people passionate about how to improve things. May we each be patient with one another, knowing that we are all speaking from conviction and wanting to see positive…
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The Best Gift I Can Give
Funny how sometimes when I help out with the kids’ Christmas musicals the simple songs begin to really speak to me over time. It happened again this year. Listening to the CD countless times and getting the songs stuck in my head can be annoying at times; until they hit…
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Some thoughts on grief and loss
Adoption Update: The baby boy’s mom is parenting him. We have peace knowing that so many prayers were offered up on behalf of this sweet boy, his mom and our family. Although there is peace, of course there is sadness and loss. I wanted to say thank you to those…
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Christmas Shopping from Home
For those of you who would like to shop from home today, check out this great deal from Lisa Leonard Designs, you can receive a free pair of earrings (gold cream freshwater pearls) with your purchase, just enter blackfridaydeal at checkout! Also only one more week to order the “Echoes…
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