Joy to the World! Christmas is such a magical and charming time of year. It warms our hearts, reminds us of peace and hope. The other day as I was playing a Christmas Carol, “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee,” on the piano, I started thinking about the great carols we sing. After a bit of research and I found that …
The Next Big Thing Blog Hop!So a bunches of bunches of folks are participating in this blog hop to learn about new and old authors, and get a peek at what’s coming.For those of you who aren’t familiar with a blog hop, it’s a series of posts linked to each other across the web. I’d like to thank Edie Melson …
I’m writing from the road this week, and feeling a little scattered…stalking random hotspots for free wifi and trying to post before my blinking orange battery symbol turns red…(this is all really just my excuse for being a lousy cook and giving you the easiest, no-bake, no-fail recipe ever invented). That said, this Christmas, if you’re looking for a quick, …
I’m so excited to debut my new cover! Once Upon A Prince releases May 2013 from Zondervan! Once Upon a Prince, the first novel in the Royal Wedding series by bestselling author Rachel Hauck, treats you to a modern-day fairy tale. Susanna Truitt never dreamed of a great romance or being treated like a princess—just to marry the man she …
When I was a child my family hosted a neighborhood Christmas party every year. It was simple, casual, kids were invited and so were teachers (much to my dismay and mortification.) From about 7 – 9 pm, our house was bursting at the seams with people of all shapes and sizes. It was loud, boisterous and chaotic. How I loved …
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope this post finds you in the throes of holiday fun and festivities… and plenty of good food! This week marked the official beginning of the annual round of Christmas parties in our neck of the woods. It’s probably true just about anywhere during holidays, but in Texas, it’s not a get-together if there’s not plenty …
Here’s a fun little holiday-themed read that’s just right for the season. I read it recently and thought I’d share it with all of you this weekend — just in case you’re looking for something to put you in a holiday frame of mind. Merry’s Christmas by Susan Rohrer On the Cover: Desperate to make ends meet, winsome diner waitress …
The last few years have required me to learn new holiday skills. “Doing Christmas” as a grandmother is a whole new world. Oh, sure, the basics of the season are the same but sharing your kids with their other families and weaving your treasured traditions around extended family schedules requires a new level of flexibility. Last weekend, in a show …
I’ve always loved Christmas. When I was little, my parents made it kind of magical for us and that fit just right with my DNA.Those early years included trips to the grandparents for Christmas dinner. More presents. Fun with cousins.Even after we moved away from the family for Dad to go to seminary in Oklahoma, Christmas still had a magic for …
In our family, we have more Christmas traditions than we can count. But one of the ways we stay focused on the spiritual center of the holidays is by lighting a candle on Christmas Eve and reading the nativity story aloud together. We take turns, reading around the room, until the complete story has been told. There are many simplified …