The first week of Truth in the Tinsel is a busy one. Everyone is figuring out how to fit in a half hour to do crafts with their kids. Christmas parties and gifts have already started along with decorations and every other Christmas-y thing that “must” be done. So, not only am I experiencing all […]
Joy is found in the Sprinkles
December 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is a guest post from one of my bloggy-turned-in-real-life friends, Rebecca from Moms Mustard Seeds. She has such an amazing God-story. You will love her! A few days ago, I sat down with my daughter and enjoyed some tea while we looked through pictures I have yet to put in a photo album. That […]
Unto You…
December 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is a guest post (and gift) from the fabulously talented Jennifer at JRU Studios. Enjoy… Mary gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger. An angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. The angel said […]
Jesus-Centered Christmas Books for Kids
November 25, 2013 by 5 Comments
This is a guest post from one of my favorite and longest long-time friends, Jessie from Vanderbilt Wife! She and I met via blogs, bonded over babies and books and are now certifiable in-real-life-friends. You will love her! Last winter, I put together a list of 25 Jesus-Centered Christmas Books. I had seen on Pinterest […]
PepTalk Podcast
November 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
The other Saturday the kids were out with their grandparents and my husband and I cleaned the house for like 3 hours. (Gah.) The only thing that got me through was the podcast app on my phone. I listened to a Focus on the Family podcast about CS Lewis, Tricia Goyer’s podcast with my heroes […]
Giving Up on Christmas Bucket Lists
November 20, 2013 by 20 Comments
This is a guest post from one of my very favorite people and bloggers in the world, Mary from Giving Up on Perfect. After reading this post, you might wanna click over to her blog because she’s hosting a big Christmas shindig with prizes! When I left my full-time job to stay home with […]
Eagerly Await A Savior (& a coupon code for you!)
November 18, 2013 by 9 Comments
I have always loved Advent Calendars. It started with my little paper-open-the-flap-read-the-Scripture calendar I had as a little girl. In 2008, I wrote a post about the BEST Advent Calendars EVER. I think this is what started me on the road to Truth in the Tinsel. (Seriously, go back and read that post, you’ll see what […]
