Dear God, Thank you for the amazing privilege of being a mother this Christmas season. What a responsibility you’ve given me as the “Memory Maker” of this home. Allow for good and loving memories of the holiday season in the hearts and minds of my children. Create in me a clean heart, God, one that overlooks the [...]
Perfectionism has no place in my life today…as a ‘recovering perfectionist‘, I see more clearly than ever how much relational damage I’ve done over the years by my need to be perfect. I have been reminded of my tendency towards perfection during Christmas, as I am tempted to fantasize about that Norman Rockwell holiday that [...]
Peppermint Meringue Cookies a Morristribe favorite! There’s a cute story here. A dear neighbor brought these to us as a gesture of Christmas cheer, years ago. I had never seen cookies like this, but after one taste, we were all hooked! The kids begged me to get the recipe and make them, immediately, if not sooner. One of [...]
This is a repost from last year, however, I suspect that my menu plan will be just about the same! Christmas is just a few days away, can you believe it? Are you prepared with your menu plan for the long holiday weekend? Being without an oven for several weeks now and without a dishwasher [...]
The holiday season is in full swing and I don’t know about you, but the children’s lists are getting pretty long. Have you ever wondered what kids really want for Christmas? Here are a few thoughts…. Traditions Traditions are the glue that bind families together. As small as they may seem, children totally latch [...]
I am very excited to announce the Morristribe’s first annual “12 Days of Christmas” Giveaway! Let me tell you, we are going to have a blast! Details will be outlined Monday 12/12, so be sure to check it out. We are going to have a lot of fun, you just wait. Oh, and the [...]
I love homemade Christmas decorations, especially when they look fabulous! Those of you who know me personally are probably chuckling to yourself about now. Yes, it’s true that I’m not very creative. However, I love texture and color, so there’s hope for me. I’m also a “recovering perfectionist” so crafts that involved a lot of [...]
God has such an interesting way of teaching me about this homesteading life. Just as I begin to think I know a little something, He’ll show me a perspective that I hadn’t seen before. Coming through the “back door” of my life, through our adoption of three Ethiopian siblings 2 1/2 years ago, He has [...]
Gorgeous, unique and practical….this is the year for the hand-crafted gift! Gorgeous hand-made soap from Leanne’s…naturally. I don’t need to remind anyone that money is tight for just about everyone this year. Growing numbers are out of work with little prospect for employment at this time. Christmas will be very lean for many and you [...]
What kind of gift-giver are you? Understanding who you are, what you’re good at and what energizes you is not only the key to balance in your life, but key to enjoying gift-giving this Christmas. When we give a gift, whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday or a baby shower, we are sharing a part [...]
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