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Holidays

Remembering the Symbols of Christmas

Posted in Holidays, Life Lessons on December 10, 2018 by Pam Kanaly Do you recognize what the symbols of Christmas mean? Knowing the stories behind the familiar images we associate

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Building Character

Puzzle Season

Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas I put out a new 1000-piece puzzle on the dining room table, right in everyone’s way. It’s become a favorite tradition over

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Holidays

Cost Cutting Ideas for Christmas

Posted in Holidays on November 2, 2018 by Pam Kanaly I want to share a cool thing I read on the website Money Saving Sisters. It’s about how to cut costs at

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Holidays

Treasured Gifts

Posted in Holidays on November 2, 2018 by Shelley Pulliam As an elementary and middle school teacher for 24 years, I received every gift imaginable from my students. Some were

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Emotions

Drop the Mask

This time of year it’s a common question to ask children, “What are you going to be for Halloween?” The hype over clever and unique costumes captivates my

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Holidays

Come Lord Jesus

Every December we focus on the arrival of baby Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.  His birth revolutionized our communication and relationship with God,

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