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Archive for Holidays – Page 2

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The fact that we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a nation and as a community across borders is a testament to our ability as people to learn from our mistakes and to become better human beings in the process. Even as we face the litany of challenges before us today, from gross injustices

A Christmas Greeting and a Wish

It’s here. That day that generates feelings and sentiments of love, joy and community – no matter your faith or personal philosophy. What a wonder that one day, one season, one story… has been able to have such a universal impact for such a long period of time. As a global community we represent such

Baby It’s Cold Outside

This morning we received a literal truckload of snow. I love it! Made my husband a cup of coffee, put on my Christmas music and gazed out our bay window while the mister shoveled the driveway. My kids are loving it too and are praying for a snow day tomorrow. For those with kids too

The Gift of the Present

Lately I’ve been having very long days between work, kids’ commitments after school, family visits and then again more work. It seems I’m out at the crack of dawn and back well after the sun has set. We put so much effort into getting our home all comfy and welcoming for Christmas, but we’re hardly

Let Your Light Shine

I never grow tired of looking at homes all decked out for the holidays. Conservation is important but you have to admit homes lit up with lights are a boost to the spirit! Perhaps some of the blinking “Vegas type” homes are a bit much and may be missing the point of all of this,

The Season for Dressing Up and Going Out

Are you taking advantage of the wonderful evening events in your town new urban mom? After we had kids our evening social life took a serious dive. We’d make the odd feeble attempt to go out on the town but between arranging for baby sitters and me slowly growing out of my slinky evening clothes,