It’s been quiet, save for a few crickets, on the DTA blog and FB pages. I’ve been off of the electronic grid for almost three weeks, the longest time span away in almost a decade. It truly was the cure for what had been ailing me. Here is What The Toucan Taught Me. What The Toucan Taught Me In mid-December, I took some time to look within and decided I wanted to slow down. I made the decision to step away from the blog and facebook except for a few scheduled posts. I then just turned ... View the Post
Winning the Holidays
The day after Thanksgiving I mailed out 97 Christmas cards complete with a charming holiday newsletter and family photo. It was like Winning the Holidays. Every single room at Storybook Cottage was decorated by the first week of December and photographed for not I, not II but III holiday home tours. All gifts were purchased, wrapped and, if necessary, shipped to friends and relatives far and wide by the second week of December. Cookies were baked and shared with the neighbors. A ... View the Post
Searching For The Quiet Days of Christmas
Raise your hand if you’re a bit burned out and Searching For The Quiet Days of Christmas. Searching For The Quiet Days of Christmas It can often happen this time of year. We can believe that there is simply too much to do in too little time. Two months ago I made the decision to take a 6 week semester off from college. Trying to maintain a happy home life along with straight A’s had worn me out completely. To try and do it during the holidays seemed overwhelming. It was a ... View the Post
The Every Man
Oh my how the days are flying by! It is hard to believe that it is already the third week of advent. Do you know why God revealed the birth of Jesus first to the shepherds? It is because of The Every Man. At the time shepherds were considered to be the lowest of the low in regards to the economic and social scale. So, why would God want to tell the world of His great gift via a mere shepherd instead of say, a king? He wanted to assure us that the love of Christ was for ... View the Post
Hope For When You Feel Like You’re Not Doing Enough
It’s that time of year again. When we as women, wives, and mothers feel guilty. It doesn’t matter if we have created an entire magical winter wonderland in our living room. But here is Hope For When You Feel Like You’re Not Doing Enough. So that we won't beat ourselves up over not making the hand-painted wrapping paper. Or bake five dozen of the most delicious and beautifully frosted cookies on the entire planet. Hope For When You Feel Like You’re Not Doing Enough There is always ... View the Post
A Glowing Light for the Season
Today is the first Sunday of Advent. A Glowing Light for the Season It’s a wonderful way to observe all the blessings of the season and prepare our hearts for Christmas. A Glowing Light for the Season There are several ways to celebrate the advent season. Many people have a Jesse tree. Others may have a candy or gift calendar… …or participate in family activities or daily readings. A traditional weekly advent wreath includes: First Sunday in Advent ~ Candle Color: Purple, ... View the Post
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