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This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about imagination—how it weaves its way into our lives, even when we’re not looking for it. In my 4th-grade classroom, we’re currently reading...

This week, I’m shining a warm light on one of my favorite home essentials: candles! There’s something magical about the way a candle can completely transform a room. The moment...

There’s something magical about the start of a new year, isn’t there? It’s a blank page, a fresh start, an opportunity to turn the lessons of the past into a...

As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself sitting with a mix of emotions: gratitude, growth, and even a little disbelief at just how much life can change in...

As we light the Candle of Love on this final Sunday of Advent, I’ve been reflecting on the countless ways love has filled my life this Christmas season. This time...

The third week of Advent invites us to pause and celebrate joy—unshakable, enduring joy that goes beyond fleeting happiness. As we light the pink candle on the Advent wreath, we...

Today, as I light the second candle of Advent, the theme of peace feels deeply personal. This week invites us to reflect on what peace truly means—not just in the...

Right now, I’m sitting by my glowing Christmas tree, drinking coffee out of my MudPie Santa mug, and feeling the quiet anticipation that Advent brings. It’s one of my favorite...

This November 23rd, my parents celebrated 34 wonderful years of marriage, and I can’t help but reflect on all they’ve accomplished together. Married in 1990, they began their journey as...

If you’re ever in my classroom, chances are you’ll hear the Wicked soundtrack playing softly in the background. To my students, it might just be another melody, but for me,...

Walking through the doors of The View Cafe & Gifts, you’re transported to a world that feels part North Pole, part Hallmark movie. For me, this magic began long ago...

November 1st has always held a special kind of magic for our family. While many folks savor the last pumpkin spice flavors of fall, for us, it’s the day Christmas...