Author: Staci Mauney

Jeepers! It’s January! Giveaway Event Blog Hop

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And the winner is…

Sarah Lehan

from Denver, CO

After-Christmas letdown is a real phenomenon that occurs after the holiday season is over. The wonderful experiences of Christmas are over, and we’re back to real life. In many parts of the country, we’re facing cold, dreary days until spring arrives. To warm things up and alleviate some of the strange sadness of January, I’m joining The Kids Did It blog and The Mommy Island blog to participate in the 3rd Annual Jeepers! It’s January! Giveaway Event, which runs from January 3, 2018, to January 17, 2018. The winner of my first giveaway of the year will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card.  Continue reading “Jeepers! It’s January! Giveaway Event Blog Hop” →

Be Bold

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“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Rom 8:31)

Each New Year’s Day, we make resolutions that we don’t keep. We have good intentions – to be more intentional or to lose weight – but inevitably, we give up after a few weeks. Only eight percent of us keep our resolutions. There are many reasons for this, including trying to make large changes without a fully-formed plan to make smaller changes along the way. Instead of looking at our setbacks as failures, we should use them as a catalyst to move forward. Continue reading “Be Bold” →

Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress

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“What do people get for all the toil and anxious striving with which they labor under the sun?” (Ecc 2:22)

Are you stressed and overwhelmed by the thought of all you have to do this holiday season? Are you putting pressure on yourself or allowing yourself to be pressured by others? It’s not uncommon to take on too much at the holidays. From family gatherings, work parties, school plays, and church events (not to mention work and taking care of your family), it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Continue reading “Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress” →

Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway Blog Hop

Posted on by Staci Mauney

And the winner is…

Cynthia Rawling

from Chapel Hill, NC

Welcome to the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway Blog Hop hosted by Stuck in Books! This giveaway event runs from December 12, 2017, to December 24, 2017. The winner of my second giveaway this Christmas season will receive $15 in PayPal cash. Continue reading “Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway Blog Hop” →