I am full of it. The Christmas spirit always takes over my thoughts when the weather turns cold and all the leaves have fallen. Sometimes it does it when I turn the calendar to December. Alabama weather does not always cooperate with the holiday season. The joy and generosity of Christmas lifts my heart and…
Teaching kids about the true meaning of Christmas can be tough these days. Their minds are bombarded with images of self indulgence – even the emblem of the Santa Claus is focused on giving the good little girls and boys the wishes on their lists. It’s all about what I can have! It may be…
Set a budget for Christmas so the holidays don’t break your bank. Christmas always seems to be a budget-busting moment in our home. Even this year, when gift giving was modest or homemade, I still felt the crunch. In the past, I have used our tax refund to help me catch up on our bank…
Planning for Christmas yet to come begins almost before Christmas that is here has gone. With the Christmas rush finally over, it is time to take a breath and . . . start getting ready for next year! I know the decorations are still out, the leftovers are still stored in the frig, and the…