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December 2, 2020
Gimme-Gimme v. Doing Good: Teaching Children to Give
Cynthia Ewer
December 2, 2020
Recently, I eavesdropped on an online discussion about teaching children to give.
The original writer was a concerned, conscientious parent of a preschooler. This father shared his plan to teach his daughter...
November 30, 2020
Do Less, Enjoy More: Simplify Holiday Traditions
Cynthia Ewer
November 30, 2020
"Tradition" is a powerful force that sometimes pulls an unsuspecting family along in its wake. Do your holiday traditions serve your family, your values and your spiritual beliefs--or are you running a tired an...
November 29, 2020
Christmas Countdown: Celebrate Week
Cynthia Ewer
November 29, 2020
We're here and it's time to celebrate!
Celebrate! Week sees us into the full swing of the holiday season, prepared (or nearly so) for a great holiday with family and friends.
Christmas Countdown
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House & Holidays Plan Week 14: Storage Week
Cynthia Ewer
November 29, 2020
December's here and with it, the fullness of the holiday season. This week in the House and Holidays Plan, decorations shine bright as we prepare a welcome home for the holiday season!
As we remove decorations from...
Holiday Grand Plan Week 14: Holiday Decor
Cynthia Ewer
November 29, 2020
Decor takes center stage this week in the Holiday Grand Plan!
The holiday season is here, so we'll bring it home this week, organizing holiday decorations and decor storage.
In holiday prep, the Christmas tree makes an...
November 25, 2020
Christmas Countdown Day 32: Prepare for Thanksgiving
Cynthia Ewer
November 25, 2020
In the USA, we're preparing for Thanksgiving--and in 2020, this day will be a celebration unlike any other in memory. With a looming public health crisis, families must celebrate differently this year.
But ...
November 24, 2020
Christmas Countdown Day 31: Inventory Holiday Decorations
Cynthia Ewer
November 24, 2020
It's a race! Watching our neighborhood over the past weekend, I had to smile. First one, then three, then an even dozen of our neighbors mounted their entries for the year's holiday light show.
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Save on Decor: Frugal Holiday Decorating Tips
Cynthia Ewer
November 24, 2020
Nothing says "Christmas!" like a beautifully decorated home. Fragrant greens, twinkling lights, holiday centerpieces all set the stage for a merry holiday season.
But at what cost?
If you believe catalog vendors, ...
November 23, 2020
Christmas Countdown Day 30: Begin Planning Holiday Decor
Cynthia Ewer
November 23, 2020
There's something special about a holiday house!
This weekend sees a long standing Thanksgiving tradition: on Black Friday, I will scour the storage room, drag out the boxes, and begin decorating for Chr...
Christmas Countdown Day 29: Begin Planning Holiday Decor
Cynthia Ewer
November 23, 2020
There's something special about a holiday house!
This weekend sees a long standing Thanksgiving tradition: on Black Friday, I will scour the storage room, drag out the boxes, and begin decorating for Chr...
