Meet Cristina White-Jones: Texas Strong Woman of the Month
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Meet Cristina White-Jones: Texas Strong Woman of the Month

I am pleased to introduce you to the first Texas Strong Woman of the Month for 2017, Cristina White-Jones–an incredible mixed media artist and teacher, who happens to be my Buda neighbor. Meet Cristina White-Jones I met Cristina last summer when my young daughters began attending her fun and creative art classes at a local…

5 New Christian Books that Will Renew Your Hope and Faith
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5 New Christian Books that Will Renew Your Hope and Faith

I’m not going to pretend that things are happy and peaceful in America, or around the world, right now. Like so many of you, I have been feeling discouraged, confused and, at times, just plain scared. Yet, I know that our only hope is Jesus–the great equalizer and the ultimate source of joy, love and truth….

2016 mother's day gift guide
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My 2016 Mother’s Day Gift Guide (and a Giveaway)

Want to help your hubby pamper you or show your own mom you care this Mother’s Day? Here’s a Mother’s Day gift guide with some luxurious gift ideas. I attended a pre-screening of the cute, new Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson movie, Mother’s Day, with one of my best friends last night. SPOILER ALERT: Her…

Why My 3rd Annual Favorite Things Birthday Giveaway is the Best Yet
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Why My 3rd Annual Favorite Things Birthday Giveaway is the Best Yet

Update (4-22-16): The winners are…. Darla – Signed copy of Where Did My Sweet Grandma Go? Darcie J. – Create Hope Cuffs “love of dixie” mockingbird bracelet Becky R. – Lavish Leathers braided aqua earrings Why are giveaways so darn much fun? Getting to gift my readers with my favorite goodies is seriously one of my favorite things…

Why ‘Wildflower’ the Movie Surprised Me, in a Good Way

Why ‘Wildflower’ the Movie Surprised Me, in a Good Way

When I was offered the chance to review and give away a copy of Wildflower the movie, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I loved the film’s title and knew it would have a Christian message, but I figured this made-for-TV-movie would be a watered down, romanticized story of sin and forgiveness. I was wrong. Why Wildflower the movie…