Mahogany Believing bigger, one year at a time

In 2021, I was grieving. My husband had passed, and the holiday season leading up to the anniversary of his death had...

A fleece throw and a throw pillow lay on a green couch; the throw and pillow feature scenes from the classic Halloween television special,

Halloween Upgrade Your Halloween movie night traditions with these fun ideas

These days, Halloween is more chock-full of movies than ever before, from cozy and nostalgic to downright spine-chill...

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Fall ¿Qué es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana?

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana (en inglés: Hispanic Heritage Month), también conocido como el Mes de la Herencia Latin...

Mahogany Why fall always feels like a fresh start

One of my favorite childhood rituals happened before the school year even began. Long before the first day of school,...

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DaySpring If you struggle to accept what is

Statements that come out of my mouth during summer include: “Why can’t I grow magnolias?” “Why don’t we have live...

A collection of Halloween boo bag ideas that include a Peanuts-themed boo bag, a Disney-fan boo bag featuring Mickey and Stitch, and a Haunted Mansion-themed boo bag.

Halloween Halloween boo bag ideas for your entire boo crew

If you’re looking for some good-natured Halloween hijinks, boo bags would be the perfect fun tradition to add to your...

How to Put Tissue Paper in a Gift Bag

Gift Wrapping How to put tissue paper in a gift bag

Gift bag + tissue paper = a quick gift-wrap solution. Sure, it’s easy enough, but there are a couple of tricks to ...

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DaySpring Create space for faith in your everyday planning

Despite the ease of planning and scheduling our lives on our electronic devices, many of us find a physical planner o...

Mahogany How to let go of the familiar and embrace the unknown

For my 27th birthday, I planned to go to Paris with my then boyfriend—but we broke up a few months before the trip. F...

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DaySpring Even though we must rest, our God keeps watch always

The day my husband and I brought our firstborn baby home was both magical and frightening. Still in our 20s, we’d be...

A mother kneels down to hug her son; the son is wearing a backpack, suggesting that he is headed to school.

DaySpring Reading, writing and recharging our faith

There’s something in the air. Parents and kids scurry through the retail aisles, checking supply lists, picking out n...

A plush Vampire Bat Mickey Mouse hangs in a doorway, waiting to drop down and surprise a trick-or-treater.

Halloween Gosh! What a fun surprise for Disney fans! 🦇

Is it even really Halloween without a little lighthearted mischief? We don't think so. That's why we love this motion...