by Elaine McAllister | Dec 11, 2020 | Christmas, Creches, Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Reflecting God, Traditions
Only 13 days until Christmas! Can you believe it? As I finish things on my “to do” list, and cross out the days on my calendar, the reality sinks in a bit more every day. I love Christmas, though. I love the warm fuzzy memories that fill my heart as I...
by Elaine McAllister | Dec 9, 2020 | Christmas, Creches, Faith, Family, Friends, Pandemic, Reflecting God, Thankfulness, Traditions, Trusting God
This 2020 holiday season is ‘different.’ Much has changed and continues to change. There is no ‘normal’ anymore. But, different doesn’t have to be bad. How we respond matters. To the best of my ability, I choose to celebrate what’s...
by Elaine McAllister | Dec 8, 2020 | Christmas, Creches, Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Prayer, Reflecting God, Simplify, Traditions, Trusting God
Greetings, Friends. I’ve been eager to share this clever creche with you since the beginning of my countdown. It’s basic. It’s simple. It’s monochromatic (though distressed to add depth), and it’s all one piece. This wooden creche is...
by Elaine McAllister | Dec 8, 2020 | Celebrate Grandparenting, Christmas, Creches, Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Prayer, Reflecting God, Simplify, Thankfulness, Trusting God
Have you seen this meme floating around on social media? That’s where I found it (and no, I don’t have a peanut creche!). I’m sharing it for my pastor friends – you know who you are – who can easily relate, I’m sure! One can NEVER...
by Elaine McAllister | Dec 4, 2020 | Christmas, Creches, Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Traditions
It’s December 4, 2020. I’m curious…is your Christmas decor glitzy or farmhouse or chic or traditional? Have you ever considered how to describe your style? I guess I’m eclectic. I’ve done all of the above at one time or another, and...
by Elaine McAllister | Dec 3, 2020 | Celebrate Grandparenting, Christmas, Faith, Family, Friends, Grandparenting, Life, Reflecting God
It’s Day Three of the Creche Countdown (but I guess I’m counting UP). December 3, 2020. Still flip-flop weather for me yesterday, but there’s a weather change in store for central Kansas with snow (though not as much as once predicted) and colder...
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