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If You’re Reading This at 5 a.m…

I have a Black Friday shopping story for you. Many years ago Kyle and I got up at 5 a.m. to hunt Furbies, got sick of the whole circus by...

Books, Lanterns, and Backpacks

We’re packing the luggage, gathering the passports, and preparing for another trip to Ghana in early November. I’m so blessed to be able...

Will You Come to the Party?

I’m not much of a party girl. At least not the kind of party that requires save-the-dates, printed invitations, sparkly decorations, a...

The Peddler’s Post

I used to buy my home decor items from a big box store, usually with a 20% coupon in hand. I’ve never fussed much over decor, so this...

Shop Differently: Krobo Bead Bracelets

I don’t like to be the one to say it, but this a good time to start your holiday shopping. There are 49 days left. And if you have a...

Shop Differently: Give the Story of Your Year

Yes, Christmas is over, but I saved this “Shop Differently” post until January for a reason: if we’re going to do this for Christmas...

Shop Differently: The Catalogs I Keep

Five years ago, I received a gift catalog in the mail from Heifer International. It had photos of chickens, sheep, cows, rabbits. I was...

Shop Differently: Give a Card, Make Life Better

There are certain people in my family (remaining nameless), who wouldn’t know how to do Christmas without gift cards. I have mixed...

Shop Differently: Feeding the Orphans

This month, I’m searching out places and organizations that provide a different way to shop for Christmas. Many of us will have to trek...