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Team Whitaker: 2012 in Review

Happy New Year and welcome back, y’all! On December 26, 2012, I celebrated my FIFTH year as a blogger! It’s hard to believe I’ve been hammering away on the keyboard for that long. The connections, friendships and memories I’ve made as a result of the blog have been such a gift. As I look back on…

HDYDI: Celebrate the Christmas Season

I suppose this post is really for my children. Long after I’m gone, I want them to know how much they’re loved, how much their lives were celebrated and how important God was in our home. Perhaps it was the events in Connecticut that reminded us all that life really is precious. You won’t find…

Advent: Teacher Gifts

Every year, we look for a fun, meaningful and heartfelt way to tell our teachers (and Luke’s therapists!) how much they mean to our family. In year’s past, I’ve made mixes and given gift cards. This year, I opted to put my culinary and Pinterest pinning skills to work. For months, I’ve been pinning some…

HDYDI: Write a Thank-You Note

I tweeted this a few weeks ago: #CallMeOldFashioned but I believe a handwritten note trumps email any day. It is so true, I think. My brother jokes that I keep the USPS in business, but I take that as a compliment. There is something pretty awesome about getting something in the mail that is not: a)…

HDYDI: Plan a Great Child Birthday Party

Before we talk party planning, there’s just a few hours left in the awesome Lisa Hendey book giveaway. Entries close at 1pm CST so get on it, y’all! Last week was all about the parties, wasn’t it? Several of you asked how I did it and below is your 411. And, because I understand that…