Posts by: Katie Kennedy
November 29, 2025 10:17 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
This year, I don’t want anything for Christmas. I’ve said that to my wife, Susan, and our kids many times over the years. But, of course, they graciously got me something nice anyway. But if I was really firm about it, they might grant my request. You see, if I ask them to get me...
November 29, 2025 10:13 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
“Kiss me!” my husband said, leaning in. Ah fine, I thought, but I had my oven-mitted hands full and my mind pinwheeling with the new recipe I’d (unwisely) decided to make that evening. It wasn’t a romantic kiss or anything near it. But later, when the dust (or should I say couscous?) settled, I thought...
November 29, 2025 10:10 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
No one sets out to ruin the holidays for their family. This season is supposed to be the most wonderful, magical, memorable time of the year. Yet, all too often, it can end up feeling like the most hectic, stressful, and sometimes even hurtful time of the year. So what is the key for how...
November 29, 2025 9:58 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
I recently listened to a TED talk by Sir Ken Robinson regarding educating our children. He made the argument that in order for kids to learn, you have to engage their curiosity, individuality, and creativity. He then went on to make this brilliant analogy: Death Valley is the hottest, driest, and lowest place in the...
November 29, 2025 2:24 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
I love Christmas movies. I’ve learned some good lessons from my favorites that have entertained our family for years. I think one of the reasons I’ve always liked them is that I can relate to so many of the dad characters in these great films. There always seems to be a part of me in every...
November 29, 2025 2:16 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
One of the sweetest parts of Christmas is slowing down and enjoying simple activities together as a family. If you’re looking for something to slow your family’s holiday pace while making special memories, we’ve got something that will hit the spot: classic Christmas tales. There’s something about sitting together under blankets or cozied up in...
