Every Christmas and birthday, I ask the same question, “What do I buy Eric?!” He is notoriously difficult to shop for (though he profusely denies these allegations). Simply put, he does not want or need much at this point in his life. “Honey, what do you want for Christmas?” He responds, “Can you give me a can of sleep?” or “Time, I need some time for Christmas.” Lest you think it is all me, I can assure you my mom, aunt, and sister-in-law struggle to shop for him as well. And, by the time I give them some gift ideas, I am left with nothing! He should know, no matter what he opens on … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Blessings
It is an early Easter this year! Some may even be having Easter egg hunts in the snow! In honor of the Year of Blessings, here are six ways to love your sweetheart and spread Christ’s love to others with simple plastic Easter eggs! Have a blast! Blessing Your Sweetheart: Easter egg treasure hunt! Plant eggs all around town. Hand your sweetie the first egg containing the first clue. In each egg, list the next clue. In the final egg, write a special surprise! “Heather, waiting for you at home is an eight-foot, plush teddy bear and a huge box of chocolates.” (The thought makes my … [Read more...]
This is My Grown-Up Christmas List
“Do you remember me? I sat upon your knee. I wrote to you with childhood fantasies. Well, I'm all grown up now. And still need help somehow. I'm not a child, but my heart still can dream. So here's my lifelong wish. My grown up Christmas list. Not for myself, but for a world in need. No more lives torn apart, that wars would never start, and time would heal all hearts. And every one would have a friend, and right would always win, and love would never end. This is my grown-up Christmas list.” – Linda Thompson-Jenner This is far and away one of my favorite Christmas songs and Bryan … [Read more...]
How to Give Your Relationship the Best Gift This Year
What do we really want from our loved ones? Gifts are fun ways to express love and connection with our sweethearts, but let us tap in to the deeper parts of our heart. What do we really want? What possessions, experiences, or accolades would we gladly give up to receive our hearts’ desires? I am sitting here thinking about this question and the answer is unclear. I will have to mull it over before completing this post. I guess if the answer to this question was easy, more people would be deeply fulfilled in their relationships – or would at least know what to request from their … [Read more...]
Do Something Meaningful for Someone this Christmas! (The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Part 3)
It is not too late to make this the most meaningful Christmas you have ever experienced! Over the years, I have received hundreds of Christmas gifts. Each Christmas morning was exciting and I continue to look forward to ripping open packages and watching my family rip open their packages. However, if you asked me to name twenty of the gifts I have received in the last five years, I would probably struggle to remember them. Not because I did not appreciate them, but because life has a way of making us forget. Some gifts stand out, but the majority of them slip our minds. So, should we … [Read more...]
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