A Life of Simple Joy
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA Life of Simple Joy helps women discover ways to ease then stress in their lives. Each episode offers:
-a devotion;
-ways to strengthen relationships;
-ideas to make entertaining simple;
-home ideas;
-recipes & more.
End the year by giving yourself the gift of joy when you begin living A Life of Simple Joy!
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The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving Part 2 Never Make a List
October 30, 2019 19:25 - 15 minutes - 13.4 MBThanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid these 12 No-no's for Thanksgiving. In this series, Jean Ann points out some of the things we do that create our stress, then offers ways to make the Holiday more joyful. In this episode, Jean Ann tells you how an assortment of lists can make your Thanksgiving prep easier. This Holiday season, wo...
The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving Part 1 Never Begin with a Plan
October 28, 2019 20:30 - 11 minutes - 9.36 MBThanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid these 12 No-no's for Thanksgiving. In this series, Jean Ann points out some of the things we do that create our stress, then offers ways to make the Holiday more joyful. In this episode, Jean Ann begins the series by helping create a plan to make Thanksgiving prep easier. This Holiday season, wor...
The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving: Never Make a List
October 28, 2019 19:25 - 16 minutes - 14 MBThanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid these 12 No-no's for Thanksgiving. In this series, Jean Ann points out some of the things we do that create our stress, then offers ways to make the Holiday more joyful. In this episode, Jean Ann discusses the advantage of creating a series of lists to help you remain on track this Thanksgiving.
The 12 No-no's of Thanksgiving Never Begin with a Plan
October 26, 2019 20:30 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MBThanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid these 12 No-no's for Thanksgiving. In this series, Jean Ann points out some of the things we do that create our stress, then offers ways to make the Holiday more joyful. In this episode, Jean Ann discusses the first step to take in order to reduce Thanksgiving stress.
The Simple Joy of Spring Cleaning Part 5: Make Someone Else Do It!
April 29, 2016 12:00 - 9 minutes - 7.55 MBSpring cleaning doesn't have to be a chore. I know you think that's just crazy talk but you can make spring cleaning easier when you do it the Simple Joy way! In this 5 part series, Jean Ann Duckworth explains the importance of spring cleaning. She then offers you 4 steps to take the stress out of the process: Make a Tour;Make a Plan;Make a Trip;Make Someone Else Do It! Simplify your cleaning this spring when you learn to do it the Simple Joy way!
The Simple Joy of Spring Cleaning Part 4: Make a Trip
April 28, 2016 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.57 MBSpring cleaning doesn't have to be a chore. I know you think that's just crazy talk but you can make spring cleaning easier when you do it the Simple Joy way! In this 5 part series, Jean Ann Duckworth explains the importance of spring cleaning. She then offers you 4 steps to take the stress out of the process: Make a Tour;Make a Plan;Make a Trip;Make Someone Else Do It! Simplify your cleaning this spring when you learn to do it the Simple Joy way!
The Simple Joy of Spring Cleaning Part 3: Make a Plan
April 27, 2016 12:00 - 9 minutes - 7.53 MBSpring cleaning doesn't have to be a chore. I know you think that's just crazy talk but you can make spring cleaning easier when you do it the Simple Joy way! In this 5 part series, Jean Ann Duckworth explains the importance of spring cleaning. She then offers you 4 steps to take the stress out of the process: Make a Tour;Make a Plan;Make a Trip;Make Someone Else Do It! Simplify your cleaning this spring when you learn to do it the Simple Joy way!
The Simple Joy of Spring Cleaning Part 2: Make a Tour
April 26, 2016 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.42 MBSpring cleaning doesn't have to be a chore. I know you think that's just crazy talk but you can make spring cleaning easier when you do it the Simple Joy way! In this 5 part series, Jean Ann Duckworth explains the importance of spring cleaning. She then offers you 4 steps to take the stress out of the process: Make a Tour;Make a Plan;Make a Trip;Make Someone Else Do It! Simplify your cleaning this spring when you learn to do it the Simple Joy way!
The Simple Joy of Spring Cleaning Introduction
April 25, 2016 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.87 MBSpring cleaning doesn't have to be a chore. I know you think that's just crazy talk but you can make spring cleaning easier when you do it the Simple Joy way! In this 5 part series, Jean Ann Duckworth explains the importance of spring cleaning. She then offers you 4 steps to take the stress out of the process: Make a Tour;Make a Plan;Make a Trip;Make Someone Else Do It! Simplify your cleaning this spring when you learn to do it the Simple Joy way!
The Simple Joy of Gardening Part 5 Planting
April 15, 2016 13:00 - 10 minutes - 8.98 MBSpring is here and it's time to put in your garden! No garden, you say! Why not? Too busy? Too much trouble? Too much money? Too much space? Not when you garden the Simple Joy way! This week, Jean Ann is sharing her strategy for creating a simple & productive family garden that allow you to feed your family fresh vegetables all season long. In this episode, Jean Ann offers tips for when to put your plants in the ground for the best results!
The Simple Joy of Gardening Part 4 Preparation
April 14, 2016 13:00 - 10 minutes - 8.61 MBSpring is here and it's time to put in your garden! No garden, you say! Why not? Too busy? Too much trouble? Too much money? Too much space? Not when you garden the Simple Joy way! This week, Jean Ann is sharing her strategy for creating a simple & productive family garden that allow you to feed your family fresh vegetables all season long. In this episode, Jean Ann explains how & why you need to prepare your garden area before you buy your plants!
The Simple Joy of Gardening Part 3 Pencil & Paper
April 13, 2016 13:00 - 10 minutes - 8.56 MBSpring is here and it's time to put in your garden! No garden, you say! Why not? Too busy? Too much trouble? Too much money? Too much space? Not when you garden the Simple Joy way! This week, Jean Ann is sharing her strategy for creating a simple & productive family garden that allow you to feed your family fresh vegetables all season long. In this episode, Jean Ann discusses the importance of sitting down with pencil & paper to create an inventory of gardening necessities> Then you need to ...
The Simple Joy of Gardening Part 2 Plan Your Garden
April 12, 2016 13:00 - 10 minutes - 8.77 MBSpring is here and it's time to put in your garden! No garden, you say! Why not? Too busy? Too much trouble? Too much money? Too much space? Not when you garden the Simple Joy way! This week, Jean Ann is sharing her strategy for creating a simple & productive family garden that allow you to feed your family fresh vegetables all season long. In this episode, Jean Ann discusses the importance of working smarter not harder by developing a plan for your garden before you begin to work!
The Simple Joy of Gardening Introduction
April 11, 2016 13:00 - 10 minutes - 8.35 MBSpring is here and it's time to put in your garden! No garden, you say! Why not? Too busy? Too much trouble? Too much money? Too much space? Not when you garden the Simple Joy way! This week, Jean Ann is sharing her strategy for creating a simple & productive family garden that allow you to feed your family fresh vegetables all season long. In this episode, Jean Ann gives you 4 great reasons why you should definitely have a garden this year & why it's important for both you AND your family!
6 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
April 06, 2016 15:00 - 12 minutes - 10.4 MBStress is simply exhausting. It drains your energy. It reduces your creativity. It makes you a very cranky mommy! And that isn't good for anyone in your family, especially YOU! Discover 6 simple steps you can take to help you reduce stress & begin enjoying life once again. Jean Ann offers you easy ways to improve your life &, through you, the lives of everyone in your family. Remember, when Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!
The Simple Joy of Spring: 7 Must Have Herbs for Your Garden this Spring
April 05, 2016 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.01 MBStop! You with the jar of dired herbs in your hand! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? Never use dried herbs (& hardly ever use store bought herbs) when it is so easy to grow your own. In this episode, Jean Ann shares a short list of herbs you should grow in your kitchen garden. They are so easy to grow & easy to use. The best part is, you can plant them in pots then bring them inside when the weather turns colds, giving your & your family fresh herbs all year long!
Housekeeping Tips from Grandma
April 05, 2016 00:00 - 12 minutes - 10.6 MBSometimes the old ways really are the best ways! In this episode, Jean Ann share housekeeping tips that worked great back in Grandma's time. These cleaning ideas are also reflect the way the Infamous Mr. D does cleaning around the house! (yes, he does a lot of the cleaning around the house!) (Yes, he does windows. He even does all the laundry AND ironing!) (yes, I do know how lucky I am!) Take a page from Grandma's book & make housekeeping less stressful for you AND your family!
The Simple Joy of Easter Watergate Salad Recipe
March 27, 2015 17:00 - 6 minutes - 5.31 MBIt's incredible when you can add a new dish to your Easter menu without a lot of fuss or frustration. This recipe is one of those dishes! A creamy recipe made with pudding, Cool Whip & pineapple, it's simple enough for a weeknight dinner & special enough for Holiday meals. This is also the perfect dish to take along for a potluck. If you are out of time, you can easily prepare it for your event. I like to stock up on the ingredients so I can always be ready to make this wonderful salad for ...
Lemon-Basil Orzo with Parmesan
March 25, 2015 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBPlanning your menu for a special event can be challenging. One of the biggest challenges is to make your meal interesting without going over the top AND without causing yourself an incredible amount of stress. For these reasons, I LOVE it when I find a recipe will add a freshness to my menu but is simple to make. This Lemon Basil Orzo with Parmesan MyRecipes.com is the perfect example. It is simple to make, will add a freshness to your meal & goes perfectly with your Easter menu. Enjoy! To ...
The Simple Joy of Easter Recipes Easy Egg Bake
March 23, 2015 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.28 MBEaster morning can be hectic. The kids want to hunt for eggs & candy. You need to get everyone ready to go to church. And, it's probably a good idea to give everyone a nutricious breakfast before diving into those Easter baskets & heading out the door! How do you find the time to prepare breakfast, let alone eat it? Betty Crocker to the rescue with some help from Jean Ann! In this episode, Jean Ann share a simple recipe for egg casserole that includes Bisquick, Tater Tots & BACON! As if that...
The Simple Joy of Soup Part 1
January 05, 2015 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.93 MBWinter is upon us. The cold wind is blowing everywhere & in some places, snow is falling. It's a good time to hibernate until the weather turns warm. Unfortunately, most of us still have to get on with our lives, heading out into bitter cold weather. Now is not the time for light meals. You need to serve your family meals that fortify them & warm them when they, and you, come home at the end of a busy & cold day. Soup is the perfect way to fortify your family during the winter days ahead. In...
The Simple Joy of Goal Setting Part 5
January 02, 2015 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.87 MBResolutions are for the birds! They are hard to make & even harder to keep. The ink is barely dry on the paper where we have written our resolutions when we are desperately searching for ways to break them. Sometimes, we don't even have to search very hard. Then we end up frustrated & wasting another year making not forward, positive progress in our lives! For 2015, skip the resolutions & decide to set goals. Not a huge list of goals but simply 4-5, even 2-3 if the goals are important enough...
The Simple Joy of Goal Setting Part 4
January 01, 2015 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.59 MBResolutions are for the birds! They are hard to make & even harder to keep. The ink is barely dry on the paper where we have written our resolutions when we are desperately searching for ways to break them. Sometimes, we don't even have to search very hard. Then we end up frustrated & wasting another year making not forward, positive progress in our lives! For 2015, skip the resolutions & decide to set goals. Not a huge list of goals but simply 4-5, even 2-3 if the goals are important enough...
The Simple Joy of Setting Goals for 2015 Part 3
December 31, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.84 MBResolutions are for the birds! They are hard to make & even harder to keep. The ink is barely dry on the paper where we have written our resolutions when we are desperately searching for ways to break them. Sometimes, we don't even have to search very hard. Then we end up frustrated & wasting another year making not forward, positive progress in our lives! For 2015, skip the resolutions & decide to set goals. Not a huge list of goals but simply 4-5, even 2-3 if the goals are important enough...
The Simple Joy of Setting Goals for 2015 Part 2
December 30, 2014 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.22 MBResolutions are for the birds! They are hard to make & even harder to keep. The ink is barely dry on the paper where we have written our resolutions when we are desperately searching for ways to break them. Sometimes, we don't even have to search very hard. Then we end up frustrated & wasting another year making not forward, positive progress in our lives! For 2015, skip the resolutions & decide to set goals. Not a huge list of goals but simply 4-5, even 2-3 if the goals are important enough...
The Simple Joy of Setting Goals for 2015 Part 1
December 29, 2014 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.67 MBResolutions are for the birds! They are hard to make & even harder to keep. The ink is barely dry on the paper where we have written our resolutions when we are desperately searching for ways to break them. Sometimes, we don't even have to search very hard. Then we end up frustrated & wasting another year making not forward, positive progress in our lives! For 2015, skip the resolutions & decide to set goals. Not a huge list of goals but simply 4-5, even 2-3 if the goals are important enough...
The Simple Joy of the Week before Christmas Part 5
December 19, 2014 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.43 MBChristmas is quickly approaching! This is not the time to panic. It's time to check all your lists again, finish up any last minute tasks & prepare to enjoy the season with friends & family. the week before Christmas should be spent relaxing at home, enjoying the company of friends & sharing simple traditions with those you love. In this final series for the Holiday season, Jean Ann offers advice, tips & activities for you & your family designed to help all of you put the JOY back into Chris...
The Simple Joy of the Week before Christmas Part 4
December 18, 2014 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.39 MBChristmas is quickly approaching! This is not the time to panic. It's time to check all your lists again, finish up any last minute tasks & prepare to enjoy the season with friends & family. the week before Christmas should be spent relaxing at home, enjoying the company of friends & sharing simple traditions with those you love. In this final series for the Holiday season, Jean Ann offers advice, tips & activities for you & your family designed to help all of you put the JOY back into Chris...
The Simple Joy of the Week before Christmas Part 3
December 17, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.97 MBChristmas is quickly approaching! This is not the time to panic. It's time to check all your lists again, finish up any last minute tasks & prepare to enjoy the season with friends & family. the week before Christmas should be spent relaxing at home, enjoying the company of friends & sharing simple traditions with those you love. In this final series for the Holiday season, Jean Ann offers advice, tips & activities for you & your family designed to help all of you put the JOY back into Chris...
The Simple Joy of the Week before Christmas Part 2
December 16, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 5.27 MBChristmas is quickly approaching! This is not the time to panic. It's time to check all your lists again, finish up any last minute tasks & prepare to enjoy the season with friends & family. the week before Christmas should be spent relaxing at home, enjoying the company of friends & sharing simple traditions with those you love. In this final series for the Holiday season, Jean Ann offers advice, tips & activities for you & your family designed to help all of you put the JOY back into Chris...
The Simple Joy of the Week before Christmas Part 1
December 15, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.91 MBChristmas is quickly approaching! This is not the time to panic. It's time to check all your lists again, finish up any last minute tasks & prepare to enjoy the season with friends & family. the week before Christmas should be spent relaxing at home, enjoying the company of friends & sharing simple traditions with those you love. In this final series for the Holiday season, Jean Ann offers advice, tips & activities for you & your family designed to help all of you put the JOY back into Chris...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Entertaining Part 5
December 12, 2014 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.25 MBThe Holidays are the perfect time to entertain family & friends in your home. Now, before you begin hyperventilating at the thought of preparing for an elaborate event in your home, you need to stop & consider entertaining the Simple Joy way! Hosting a party in your home doesn't need to be elaborate, elegant or expensive. It can be as simple as having a few people in for soup & sandwiches while you decorate your Christmas tree! The problem with entertaining these days is the misconception th...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Entertaining Part 4
December 11, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.93 MBThe Holidays are the perfect time to entertain family & friends in your home. Now, before you begin hyperventilating at the thought of preparing for an elaborate event in your home, you need to stop & consider entertaining the Simple Joy way! Hosting a party in your home doesn't need to be elaborate, elegant or expensive. It can be as simple as having a few people in for soup & sandwiches while you decorate your Christmas tree! The problem with entertaining these days is the misconception th...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Entertaining Part 3
December 10, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MBThe Holidays are the perfect time to entertain family & friends in your home. Now, before you begin hyperventilating at the thought of preparing for an elaborate event in your home, you need to stop & consider entertaining the Simple Joy way! Hosting a party in your home doesn't need to be elaborate, elegant or expensive. It can be as simple as having a few people in for soup & sandwiches while you decorate your Christmas tree! The problem with entertaining these days is the misconception th...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Entertaining Part 2
December 09, 2014 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.57 MBThe Holidays are the perfect time to entertain family & friends in your home. Now, before you begin hyperventilating at the thought of preparing for an elaborate event in your home, you need to stop & consider entertaining the Simple Joy way! Hosting a party in your home doesn't need to be elaborate, elegant or expensive. It can be as simple as having a few people in for soup & sandwiches while you decorate your Christmas tree! The problem with entertaining these days is the misconception th...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Entertaining Part 1
December 08, 2014 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.26 MBThe Holidays are the perfect time to entertain family & friends in your home. Now, before you begin hyperventilating at the thought of preparing for an elaborate event in your home, you need to stop & consider entertaining the Simple Joy way! Hosting a party in your home doesn't need to be elaborate, elegant or expensive. It can be as simple as having a few people in for soup & sandwiches while you decorate your Christmas tree! The problem with entertaining these days is the misconception th...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Baking Part 4
December 04, 2014 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBChristmas & baking go together like hands in gloves. There are so many delicious things you can bake for your family or friends that it can be hard to know where to begin. Of course, time can be so short during the busy holiday season that it might be difficult to find the time to do any baking at all. You could always buy your Holiday goodies but that can be very expensive. What's a Mother to do? Jean Ann & Simple Joy to the rescue. This week, Jean Ann offers you tips, ideas & recipes to he...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Baking Part 3
December 03, 2014 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.49 MBChristmas & baking go together like hands in gloves. There are so many delicious things you can bake for your family or friends that it can be hard to know where to begin. Of course, time can be so short during the busy holiday season that it might be difficult to find the time to do any baking at all. You could always buy your Holiday goodies but that can be very expensive. What's a Mother to do? Jean Ann & Simple Joy to the rescue. This week, Jean Ann offers you tips, ideas & recipes to he...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Baking Part 2
December 02, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MBChristmas & baking go together like hands in gloves. There are so many delicious things you can bake for your family or friends that it can be hard to know where to begin. Of course, time can be so short during the busy holiday season that it might be difficult to find the time to do any baking at all. You could always buy your Holiday goodies but that can be very expensive. What's a Mother to do? Jean Ann & Simple Joy to the rescue. This week, Jean Ann offers you tips, ideas & recipes to he...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Baking Part 1
December 01, 2014 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.49 MBChristmas & baking go together like hands in gloves. There are so many delicious things you can bake for your family or friends that it can be hard to know where to begin. Of course, time can be so short during the busy holiday season that it might be difficult to find the time to do any baking at all. You could always buy your Holiday goodies but that can be very expensive. What's a Mother to do? Jean Ann & Simple Joy to the rescue. This week, Jean Ann offers you tips, ideas & recipes to he...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Decorating Part 5
November 28, 2014 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.88 MBPreparing for the Holiday season can be exciting! It can also be extremely stressful! There is so much to do on top of everything else you must get done each day, each week. How can you possibly add one more thing to your already busy schedule? Still, Christmas is coming whether you are prepared or not! This year, reduce Holiday stress when you take the Simple Joy apporach to Christmas! This week, Jean Ann discusses ways to simplify the process of decorating your home for Christmas. You can ...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Decorating Part 4
November 27, 2014 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.5 MBPreparing for the Holiday season can be exciting! It can also be extremely stressful! There is so much to do on top of everything else you must get done each day, each week. How can you possibly add one more thing to your already busy schedule? Still, Christmas is coming whether you are prepared or not! This year, reduce Holiday stress when you take the Simple Joy apporach to Christmas! This week, Jean Ann discusses ways to simplify the process of decorating your home for Christmas. You can ...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Decorating Part 3
November 26, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MBPreparing for the Holiday season can be exciting! It can also be extremely stressful! There is so much to do on top of everything else you must get done each day, each week. How can you possibly add one more thing to your already busy schedule? Still, Christmas is coming whether you are prepared or not! This year, reduce Holiday stress when you take the Simple Joy apporach to Christmas! This week, Jean Ann discusses ways to simplify the process of decorating your home for Christmas. You can ...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Decorating Part 2
November 25, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.93 MBPreparing for the Holiday season can be exciting! It can also be extremely stressful! There is so much to do on top of everything else you must get done each day, each week. How can you possibly add one more thing to your already busy schedule? Still, Christmas is coming whether you are prepared or not! This year, reduce Holiday stress when you take the Simple Joy apporach to Christmas! This week, Jean Ann discusses ways to simplify the process of decorating your home for Christmas. You can ...
The Simple Joy of Holiday Decorating Part 1
November 24, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MBPreparing for the Holiday season can be exciting! It can also be extremely stressful! There is so much to do on top of everything else you must get done each day, each week. How can you possibly add one more thing to your already busy schedule? Still, Christmas is coming whether you are prepared or not! This year, reduce Holiday stress when you take the Simple Joy apporach to Christmas! This week, Jean Ann discusses ways to simplify the process of decorating your home for Christmas. You can ...
The Simple Joy of Advent Part 5
November 21, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 5.06 MBChristmas is a wonderful time of the year, as the song says! However, Christmas can be very stressful. Our lives are already busy enough & then we have all the Holiday tasks & activities added on to our regular schedule. It can be overwhelming! One way to slow things down each day at Christmas is by observing Advent. Advent begins the last Sunday in November & continues through Christmas Day. During Advent, families take time each day to prepare themselves for the coming of Christmas, the bi...
The Simple Joy of Advent Part 4
November 20, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 5.31 MBChristmas is a wonderful time of the year, as the song says! However, Christmas can be very stressful. Our lives are already busy enough & then we have all the Holiday tasks & activities added on to our regular schedule. It can be overwhelming! One way to slow things down each day at Christmas is by observing Advent. Advent begins the last Sunday in November & continues through Christmas Day. During Advent, families take time each day to prepare themselves for the coming of Christmas, the bi...
The Simple Joy of Advent Part 3
November 19, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 5.42 MBChristmas is a wonderful time of the year, as the song says! However, Christmas can be very stressful. Our lives are already busy enough & then we have all the Holiday tasks & activities added on to our regular schedule. It can be overwhelming! One way to slow things down each day at Christmas is by observing Advent. Advent begins the last Sunday in November & continues through Christmas Day. During Advent, families take time each day to prepare themselves for the coming of Christmas, the bi...
The Simple Joy of Advent Part 2
November 18, 2014 18:00 - 6 minutes - 5.17 MBChristmas is a wonderful time of the year, as the song says! However, Christmas can be very stressful. Our lives are already busy enough & then we have all the Holiday tasks & activities added on to our regular schedule. It can be overwhelming! One way to slow things down each day at Christmas is by observing Advent. Advent begins the last Sunday in November & continues through Christmas Day. During Advent, families take time each day to prepare themselves for the coming of Christmas, the bi...
The Simple Joy of Advent Part 1
November 17, 2014 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.53 MBChristmas is a wonderful time of the year, as the song says! However, Christmas can be very stressful. Our lives are already busy enough & then we have all the Holiday tasks & activities added on to our regular schedule. It can be overwhelming! One way to slow things down each day at Christmas is by observing Advent. Advent begins the last Sunday in November & continues through Christmas Day. During Advent, families take time each day to prepare themselves for the coming of Christmas, the bi...