There’s a Mouse in Our House and He Brings Us *gasp* Books!

I grew up with a mouse in our house.  The Christmas Mouse.

See, the Christmas Mouse knows the frustration of parents with children underfoot on Christmas Eve.  They are really excited at the thought of what Christmas morning will bring, but as far as Christmas Eve goes, children need something to keep them occupied.  The Christmas [...]

Literary Themed Christmas Trees

This past weekend we went to the Festival of Trees, an annual event where individuals, groups, and organizations decorate and donate a Christmas tree. These trees are then sold and every single penny (we’re talking millions here) raised goes to provide medical care for needy children at Primary Children’s Medical Center. Between 70,000 and [...]

The Festival of Trees – A Great Cause

What an adventure! I’m a group leader for 18 eight to eleven year old girls and this year as a service project we decorated and donated a Christmas tree to the Festival of Trees. The Festival of Trees is an annual event where individuals, groups, and organizations decorate and donate a Christmas tree. [...]