We have a tradition here at Mentoring Moments. Each year following our 12 Days of Christmas series we go offline until December 26th to celebrate Christmas. This year our 12 Days theme was A Simple Christmas–taking a rest now fits perfectly. The world rushes, bustles, …
Party plans, menus, ideas, and more to celebrate all the special holidays & occasions in our life.
Holidays & Occasions
A Special Gift
Because my father was in the Air Force and often away, sometimes our family had to reschedule Christmas. The most memorable rescheduling happened when I was a teenager. Although Dad was home, that year Christmas came a day early. Dad was a B47 bomber pilot …
My After-Christmas Surprise
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights” (James 1:17 NIV). Shortly after Christmas, my father called. “Mom needs new shoes. Would you take her shopping?” I agreed, and we set a date. Mom, now in …
Make Your Own Twelve Teas of Christmas Card
Do your friends and family enjoy sipping tea? If so, make your own twelve teas of Christmas card–it’s a quick and easy gift to delight any tea-lover. And you can make it in duplicate. Gather twelve different flavors of tea that come individually wrapped in …
Fun Ways to Give Money for Christmas
One of the most difficult things about Christmas for many of us is the gift list. You may be frustrated because you really don’t know what the person needs. You would like to give money but it just seems impersonal. Here are some fun ways …
Favorite Christmas Gingerbread
My family’s favorite Christmas gingerbread can be eaten as a snack, dessert, or even as a yummy breakfast treat! Spray an 8 x 8 pan with non-stick coating. Preheat oven to 35oF. Mix together: 1 stick softened butter 2 eggs 1/2 cup unsweetened yogurt or …
Book Review: The Twelve Teas of Christmas
The Twelve Teas of Christmas (affiliate link to Amazon.com) by Emilie Barnes Paintings by Sandy Lynam Clough Harvest House Publishers If you want a lovely gift book that inspires you to serve tea during the holidays and beyond, you’ll enjoy The Twelve Teas of Christmas. It …
Can You Experience Christmas Anew this Year?
A Facebook entry proclaimed 36 days to Christmas. As if in response to that notification, a question from my quiet time reading asked, How can you experience Christmas anew this year? For me, the answer might come through reading the Christmas story in John 1:1-18. Throughout …
Quick and Simple Banana Bread
Are you looking for some quick, easy, and inexpensive gift ideas for your neighbors, Sunday School teachers, or guests during the holidays? Earlier in the week I shared Homemade Hot Chocolate gifts and today, banana bread. Both recipes are two, never-fail suggestions that will leave …
Plan a Silent Night
In December, my husband and I set aside one evening to listen to a recording of Handel’s magnificent Messiah. The twinkling tree lights, blazing fire, and cups of hot chocolate create a cozy atmosphere as we listen to the music and focus on Jesus’ birth. …