Celebrating All the Days of Christmas
December 25th is known as Christmas Day for many people throughout the world. While this day is celebrated with traditions, church services, Christmas decorations, the annual visit of Santa Claus, […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Christmas Delights
Christmas might look a little different this year, but the kids can still have an easy “gingerbread” house decorating party with mom and dad! This easy recipe takes the complicated […]
When Christmas Isn’t So Merry
BY LAURA SIMON, BLOGGER FOR TRIAD MOMS ON MAIN “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” the song informed me. My mind formed a few four-letter words in response, […]
The Gift of Absence?
The greatest, or at least most common, gift we are likely to give this Christmas, is our absence. Chalk up one more way that COVID has changed our world. What […]
My Grace-Full Life: 2020 Word of the Year Overview
I’ve been doing a “Word of the Year” study since 2017, and I’m amazed at how God uses a simple word in such profound ways. And the biggest takeaway from […]
Give BTV-Beyond The Virus Gifts That Give Back! Local + Global Creative Collaborations & Charitable Contributions
Add BTV-Beyond The Virus: world music, arts and crafts, and teas to your Christmas and holiday wish lists, and give gifts that give back this holiday season! LET US UNITE AND […]
Time Honored Holiday Traditions
It’s been a year like no other. But alas, the holidays are finally here. And any reminder of pre-pandemic routines – even if they look a little different – is […]
How Music Moves and Shapes Us
You may have you heard the famous quote from American author Georgia Cates, “Music is what feelings sound like.” Music does move us emotionally and can shape our mood and […]
The “Ugly” Christmas Sweater
Think outrageous, eye-popping, and about a piece of apparel that attracted onlookers far and wide! Just imagine layers of knitting pieced together, with fabrics featuring reindeer, Santa Clauses, elves, presents, […]
The 12 Days of Gratitude Challenge
BY: BROOKE ORR What’s the magic word? Society praises parents who raise well-mannered children who say “Please” and “Thank you” with little to no prompting. While it is nice to receive […]
