Family Entertainment
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Barn Praising
If you’ve been following along with our barn updates, it’s time for a barn-praising! We had a barn-raising in 1999 when my husband, his dad, and my dad built a simple barn out of rough-cut lumber. Just as in life, we did not know what experiences would unfold in that barn. We only hoped for horses and a tractor, God had so much more in mind. . . (Plus, we have several photos to share with you of how we're celebrating!)
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Create Your Special Place {Part 2}: Get Creative & Muster the Muscles
In the three-part series, To Gather Again: Create Your Special Place, this is Part 2, “Get Creative & Muster the Muscles.” If you’re new here, I want you to know this is not a D-I-Y blog. In fact, we often talk here about why we can’t do things by ourselves! However, I’m sharing a few things we’re learning during our latest family project. For several months we’ve been gutting our old barn and revamping it into a “new” rustic place to gather with friends and family. My last post dug into cleaning the clutter. During those grueling days of cleaning, it helped to daydream about the changes I envisioned for…
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Should We Alter Our Christmas Traditions?
The holidays are here and many folks are asking the same question, “Should we alter our Christmas traditions this year?” Every December, I purchase a new calendar for the upcoming year. Immediately, I pen in people’s birthdays and the rest of our traditional activities for the year. Do you do something similar? Last December, did you pen in all of this year’s festivities and family gatherings? There was no need to use a pencil because the traditions have always been celebrated the same way every year. Right? But, now! The calendar has been violated with red slashes, arrows, and scribbles. People are making changes. Some are cancelling events altogether. That’s…
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How to Plan a Tea Social in a Distancing World
Just as it happened for many of you, my mom’s birthday occurred during COVID-19. Perhaps, like us, you wondered if it was appropriate to party during a pandemic. Whenever there are serious issues taking place in the world, sometimes we feel guilty about celebrating anything. Yet, there is joy, and even health benefits when people are able to gather in a safe arena. Thus, my daughters and I decided to host a birthday tea for my mom. Would you like to know how to plan a tea social in a distancing world? It’s easier than you think.
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3 V’s to Consider When Planning a 2020 Vacation
The COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to relax around the nation and many “stay-at-home” people are raring to hit the road. There are 3 V’s to consider when planning a 2020 vacation. Government, medical, and even travel websites post rules and guidelines for vacationers’ health and safety. This blog post addresses our views (not political), our vigilance, and our versions of vacations...
