November 21, 2018
by Maralee
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We hosted Friendsgiving last night and a little teacup got broken. It was an accident. I usually count on at least one dish casualty when we get to host an event, so this was not unexpected. While it’s always a … Continue reading
November 19, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Making a Gratitude Tree (Pinterest Worthy, Lazy Mom Easy)
Last week I was in a meeting with a roomful of other parents when I was jokingly accused of “Pinterest shaming” the other moms by saying our family does a Gratitude Tree every year. If you know anything about me, … Continue reading
November 23, 2017
by Maralee
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I remember a family Thanksgiving when we all went around the circle saying one thing we were thankful for. My mind was spinning, frantically searching for something to say that would cover up the pain of the one thing I … Continue reading
November 21, 2017
by Maralee
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A year or two ago at Women’s Bible Study we were talking about why we love the holidays. It was a discussion question we went around the circle answering. Something like, “What’s your favorite part about the holiday season?” I … Continue reading
November 11, 2014
by Maralee
Comments Off on Cultivating a thankful heart (audio)
Today is the first day it’s starting to feel cold, crisp and like fall is really here. That must mean Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It’s a time of year where we want to be intentionally thankful for the … Continue reading
November 2, 2014
by Maralee
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I am not a Pinterest parent. I have never made my children’s snack food into the shape of a Disney princess, I have never taken a castoff sweater and repurposed it into a tote bag, and I’ve never made anything … Continue reading