Last Week I shared about why we love to choose Saint Nicholas over Santa Claus. Today I want to tell you a bit about what we are doing, and how we benefit from this tradition. Our family loves honoring St. Nicholas, and whether you are Catholic, Protestant, or even non-religious
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Why We Think Saint Nicholas > Santa Claus
It’s a serious parenting dilemma, right? Here are the top reasons we celebrate Saint Nicholas but not Santa Claus, and why we think it matters.
Instant Family, Don’t Be BlindSided -Movie Review
I would like to start this out with an awkward but clear disclaimer. This isn’t a typical movie review, but a list of triggers to be prepared for, specifically for children and teens who have suffered trauma. I’m not sure that I can accurately pinpoint the last time Travis and I
Down Sydrome Down The Stairs
It’s taken 3.5 years to work with my son to learn something so simple, but that is what special needs looks like. Today we celebrate a BIG STEP DOWN with Down Syndrome.
10 Years of A Family Costume Rule, And What We’ve Learned From It (In Pictures)
For 10 years our family has dressed as a group, growing from 4 characters up to 9 at the most (including foster children)! See it all in pictures, and hear some things we have learned while dressing as a family team and theme. It’s so difficult in today’s world to find consistent connection with your family. We do it any way we can, including things that are awkward like dressing up a family of 8!