Genie’s Note: During the holiday season I will be reposting some of my favorite holiday posts. Please take a minute to enjoy this post from December 25, 2017 Merry Christmas! But let’s stop for just a minute and think about what would happen if we actually lived Christmas. What if instead of having a wild party every DecemberContinue reading “Living Christmas”
Category Archives: Holidays
Decorations don’t have to be Perfect
Don’t worry if your decorations aren’t Pinterest-perfect. Real homes smell like cookies and laughter, not cinnamon pinecones and scented candles. https://sweetdeeplove.com/holiday-quotes/
Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your light: A Gratitude Tree
Genie’s Note: An oldie but goodie worth repeating. Take time during the holiday to create a tangible reminder of the blessings in your life. A gratitude tree may be made using a tree branch you bring inside. Try to use a branch that that has fallen on it’s own. Write things you are grateful forContinue reading “Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your light: A Gratitude Tree”
Healthy Holiday Ideas
This is a repost of an older post, but I like to share my holiday recipes and ideas as the holidays approach. Have Youself a Healthy LIttle Holiday is still available in the Amazon Kindle Store. https://www.amazon.com/Have-Yourself-Healthy-Little-Holiday-ebook/dp/B00DCC6CQY Let me tell you about my typical holiday meal. The recipes in bold print are included in my Kindle book, Have YourselfContinue reading “Healthy Holiday Ideas”
Too Early for Christmas?
When I hear someone complaining about holiday music and decorations before Thanksgiving I smile and think they had better not come to my house. My nativity collection and winter village are usually up well before Thanksgiving. Sometimes I leave they up all year. At our house any time is a good time for Christmas music and watching holidayContinue reading “Too Early for Christmas?”
New Year’s Eve
My New Year’s Eve posts are usually abour Prayer. Praying in the New Year is something I believe in. This post originally appeared in 2014. Please join me as On This New Years Eve we Pray for Peace. The last day of the year as we prepare to welcome in a brand new year fullContinue reading “New Year’s Eve”
Good News Day
Hard as I tried I could not find a celebration that seemed to fit today. All the other days of December were filled, except this one. So I decided to create my own. I am declaring today, December 30th Good News Day. I’m sure we could all use some good news. And there are stillContinue reading “Good News Day”
International Cello Day
This is the day cellists and composers celebrate the memory of world renowned cellist Pablo Casals who was born on this day in 1876. Although I studied the violin in my younger days I have always loved the mellow tones of the cello. Please enjoy this old colorized recording of him playing the Bach BourréeContinue reading “International Cello Day”
Christmas Gift Suggestions
“Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” — Oren Arnold
National Roots Day
The holidays, when the family is gathered together is the perfect time to learn more about your family history. Ask Grandma about her family and upbringing, get Aunt Lucy’s gingerbread recipe, share family stories and write them down. You might even ask family members to bring copies of their favorite family recipes or their favoriteContinue reading “National Roots Day”
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