Tag: celebration
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The Faces Of Christmas
‘Tis the season to be silly. And joyful. And aware of life in its entirety. Smiles are easy to come by during this time of year. People–typically–are kinder, more thoughtful, and gracious to those around them because it’s understood that it’s a good idea. Giving is easier because gifts are so much a part of…
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I’ve Got You Babe
Sonny and Cher would have been so proud. We finished our year of development, coaching, and training with a year-end retreat that gave all our participants a chance to share how the time had impacted them. Some expectations were realized; others didn’t fulfill intentions but saw growth they hadn’t anticipated. It was a time of…
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Disappointments Can’t Destroy The Celebration
When you’ve been given a gift, it’s important to use it and not just let it sit. We’ve got a great home, a place that is calming, warm, and welcoming. Our schedules often get too crazy to enjoy entertaining, so when given the chance, it’s fun to take advantage of an opportunity. A dear friend…
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Let ‘Em All Eat Cake
26 years apart, Debbie and Mason celebrate their birthdays the same day. Debbie is no newcomer to birthday cake and candles. Her nieces and nephews got a kick putting on 27 candles on her smash cake. Yes, I said smash cake. A current fad is to give a one-year-old a small cake to do…
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You Call This A Celebration?
December birthdays–it’s work to make them special. The month snuggled in between Thanksgiving and Christmas isn’t always seen as an optimal time to have a birthday party. There’s so much focus on buying Christmas gifts, preparing holiday goodies, and sending out Christmas cards and those greatly anticipated family letters. To say nothing of the parties…
