With all the hubbub of the upcoming holiday season, you may be looking to simplify other aspects of life and reduce the number of decisions you have to make in a day. Editing your closet down to a capsule wardrobe for the season is one way to minimize daily choices and clears up some space
SIXTEEN days until Thanksgiving Day! It’s getting down there! Time to continue our countdown this week with some menu ideas, thankful talk around the table, how to continue to prepare for the upcoming weeks, and some decorating tips. Most of you probably don’t know that I love to decorate. I love decorating for each holiday
It’s your deal. Cards cut, they’re in your hand, and now you dole them out. Thirteen cards each, one at a time around the table, let the game begin. Do you bid, or pass and hope that your partner has a good hand? As in the new mystery, “Peg and Rose Solve a Murder” by
Oh, by gosh, by golly, it’s time for turkey, potatoes, and stuffing. Fancy ties, granny’s pies, and families gathered around. And they whisper, “Happy Thanksgiving” to yooouuuuu! Holy moly! I should be a songwriter. That was just beautiful! *Insert my famous cheesy smile here!* Folks, it’s November. I can’t believe I just typed that. I
We are officially in transitional weather season, and I’m living for this time of year! With highs hitting just around 60 degrees and evenings in the 40s, for my money, this is weather at its best. Besides the crisp autumn air and vibrant foliage, one of my favorite things about this time of year is
Note: This article is the third installment in a series called “Missional Strategy: Why we do what we do the way we do it.” Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. Why We Do – The Church is the channel through which God’s saving (prevenient), transforming (sanctifying), and empowering (missional) grace flows into the world.
There was no paper handy. That’s your excuse for writing a phone number on the meat of your thumb. No pun intended, but it was handy but now you can’t quite totally remove the ink and you’re feeling like an 8th-grader again. Even so, you’ve got the number and, as in the new novel, “Stay
Halloween is an enjoyable holiday for all, but particularly for children. Kids enjoy the opportunity to channel their whimsy and imagination, whether that involves choosing a clever costume or helping design the theme and scope of home decorations. Parents, guardians and educators can channel the creativity inspired by Halloween into various craft projects. Crafts can
Jack-o’-lanterns are one of many indelible symbols of Halloween. It’s hard to pinpoint the precise origins of jack-o’-lanterns, but many historians trace the tradition to 19th century Ireland. In fact, this instantly recognizable staple of Halloween decor actually gets its name from an Irish folktale character named “Stingy Jack.” Jack-o’-lanterns are ubiquitous in October, but
