You know I have a thing for famous people, right? Whether I find them at the grocery store, a blogging conference or literally stalk them–I get a little excited when my heroes (or other people’s heroes, I’m not picky) come to life. When I was at Allume this year I met one of my heroes, [...]

Last year I hosted a big Operation Christmas Child party. It was super fun, but also a super big deal. This year, we went low-key and did an Operation Christmas Child playdate. My friend Vanessa from Silly Eagle Books came over with her two cuties and we packed shoeboxes all morning! Of course, when I [...]

Do you know what this is? Well, yes, it’s my messy basement. But do you know what those two big boxes hold? CHRISTMAS! Inside those boxes are hundreds of gifts for needy kids. We’ve been collecting socks, flip flops, school supplies, toys, crafts and dolls ever since last Christmas. Target and Michael’s are our favorite [...]

One of my favorite things about writing Truth in the Tinsel was discovering (or perhaps, re-discovering) all the “light” references in the Christmas story. Day 1 of the book focuses on Isaiah 9:2-7, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has [...]

Merry Christmas, sweet friends! Hope you have a wonderful day rejoicing in the best present of all: Jesus! love, Amanda  

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s the hap-happiest season of all! Christmastime is here, happiness and cheer. Fun for what the children call, their favorite time of year! So, is it? Are you having the hap-happiest season of all? Is it the most wonderful time of the year? Are your kids saying [...]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And not just for yummy food, gifts and parties. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for parents to teach their children about Jesus! Kids have been looking forward to Christmas all year. Stores, media and school talk about it every day. It’s the easiest [...]