Christmas morning came early when three small children roamed our house. They are teenagers now, so we’re happy if they wake up before lunch. When they were little they pounced on me at 4 a.m., jarring me from slumber. “Let’s open the gifts,” they’d holler. Hey,” I’d say, trying to remember where I was, “It’s December 4th. Christmas is in twenty more sleeps.” In those days, December was bright with Christmas programs and sugar... > Full Story

Evening wear this Christmas has a relaxed feel. Popular fabrics of the season are Georgette, sheer, lace, polyester, satin, silk, chiffon, and velvet. Essential colors include wine,...

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Looking for that special outfit for the Christmas party? Go further than these great ideas to dress it up for some Christmas flare! This season’s look comes in classic shades. ...

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If making homemade goodies is one of your favorite holiday activities, but you don’t want to push your family off the healthy-eating wagon, there may be a sweet solution for...

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“Silent night, Holy night. All is calm, all is bright. . . .” The carols try to tell us that this is a calm and silent time of year. But for most of us, the weeks leading...

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Every December, I involve my entire family in an attempt to establish a Christmas tradition. Finally after years of effort, my perseverance has paid off. I have established one -...

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Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug. For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like...

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What is it about the Christmas season that has the power to change our perspective?

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“Fragmented”, she replied when I asked her how she was feeling. She had bought into the common philosophy that being busy is somehow a virtue. I’ve been there too. Most of...

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Have you ever considered that redeeming time might mean managing time less, and paying attention more?

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