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New Year, New Habits

Based on the memes filling my Facebook news feed alone it seems 2016 was not a favorite year for many.  I hate to jump on the negativity bandwagon, but I didn’t love 2016 much either. The idea for With Love, From Me to You came with me searching for a way to ensure 2017 would… Continue reading New Year, New Habits

Joyful Giving: Ideas

Post-Christmas Birthdays

I always felt bad for kids who had birthdays on and around Christmas. They couldn’t have a birthday party on their actual birthday. People often lump your Christmas and birthday gifts together. And you’re sharing your special day with the most important birth of all time. All of those factors typically lead to your birthday… Continue reading Post-Christmas Birthdays

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The Secret to Thoughtful Giving: Write it down!

As the holidays approach, so often does a level of unnecessary stress as we try to find the perfect gift for those we love.  I find myself racking my brain to remember what my mom casually mentioned to me that she was going to buy “one of these days”.  And when mom asks for my… Continue reading The Secret to Thoughtful Giving: Write it down!