Some of us shop year-round for Christmas gifts; whereas, others are Christmas Eve warriors! (I got everything I need from Walmart in one hour! Booyah!) Then, there are the Black Friday and Cyber Monday enthusiasts. (I had to knock a few people over, but that $200 Smart TV is MINE!) And, finally, we have the “I got all this for less than $10” crowd. (I used coupons, Kohl’s cash, and found some amazing consignment deals. I bought all my Christmas gifts for – drum roll please – $3.57!) At the end of the day, Christmas is fun regardless of the shopping frenzy which led up to it. Still, I think … [Read more...]
Five Christmas Experiences to Have this Year (The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Part 1)
I fake it well. This adulthood mask I wear can usually fool the masses, but if you want to blow my cover, put me in front of a Christmas tree with brightly colored packages and you will find me excitedly crawling around looking for the name “Heather.” Even more than finding my own gifts, I love giving gifts. Sometimes, I stress myself out in the process; yet, typically I enjoy thinking about, shopping for, and delivering Christmas gifts. I normally shop year round and then have the torturous task of waiting several months to present my finds to their new owners! When I am not in the … [Read more...]
Five Experiences which Will Enhance your Thanksgiving Holiday
The Year of Experiences at PreEngaged is winding down and it has been a good one. It has been sad at times, exciting at others, and there have even been moments of despair; but, it has not been boring. When you make up your mind that you are going to live life in drive (versus neutral), boredom leaves you alone. There is always something you can do when you find yourself in a rut. It just takes some energy to get the car moving. Once it is in motion, it is easier to keep it in motion. If you have also been enjoying a year of experiences, make sure to continue your celebration this … [Read more...]
Keeping the Cross at the Center of Your Relationship
Do you ever struggle with forgiveness? Even though you know it’s a command from God and essential to a healthy relationship, does it still feel almost impossible to let go of the anger? Does letting go feel like an admission of defeat or like you’re opening yourself up to be hurt again? Forgiveness is essential; however, it is not something we give easily. It is a struggle. It works against our natural flesh, pride, and selfishness. We want those who have hurt us to pay. I’ve found that on my own, I am powerless to forgive. The only one who can grant me that grace to forgive is … [Read more...]
Fools Learn from Experience. Wise Men Learn from the Experience of Fools.
“Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.” – Otto von Bismarck I was a teenager when I first heard this quote and I wish I had taken it to heart. There are so many mistakes out there to be made and none of them are new and unique. Each generation makes the same errors in judgment; they just play out slightly differently. My generation got into relationships too quickly and then had melodramatic break-ups that were the talk of the school or youth group. The next generation did the same thing, only they have very public Facebook wars. I cannot … [Read more...]
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