“Stories shape our existence because we recognize in a deep part of ourselves that life itself is a story. The tale of the world opens with a sort of divine 'once upon a time' or 'in the beginning'... The gospel itself comes to us in narrative form and one of its great tenets is that we have the … [Read more...] about Story & Celebration Recipes ~ {Our Favorite Family Christmas Movies + Themed Treats}
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In Pictures ~ An Anne of Green Gables Brunch & Movie Morning
For my daughter’s 13th birthday several years ago, we celebrated by gathering her friends for a morning brunch and watching the Anne of Green Gables Movie. Let me tell you that standing in the background while 10 tween/teen girls watched this story was delightful. For them, it was an interactive … [Read more...] about In Pictures ~ An Anne of Green Gables Brunch & Movie Morning
Celebration Recipes ~ Ricotta Pancakes
We’re in birthday season for my kids and for every birthday we celebrate with an individualized pancake tower. Ricotta pancakes are the new staple pancake (discovered during quarantine!). They work great with our pancake molds, they re-heat fabulously in a toaster or toaster oven, and even if you do … [Read more...] about Celebration Recipes ~ Ricotta Pancakes
Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne!
“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” "And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, "we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” ~The House at Pooh Corner, A.A. Milne If you’re like us, January is a hard month. The excitement of the … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne!
Our Family Favorites {Christmas Movies + Themed Treats!}
“Look for yourself, and you will find in the long run only hatred, loneliness, despair, rage, ruin, and decay. But look for Christ and you will find Him, and with Him everything else thrown in.” — C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity A couple weeks ago on a frigidly windy day, we popped Elf featuring … [Read more...] about Our Family Favorites {Christmas Movies + Themed Treats!}