When I read the review of the new book Putting God Back In The Holidays here on Everyday Christianity, it inspired me to put together a quick guide for any parents looking to teach or even remind their child of the true meaning of this special time of year.

Christmas time is a fast-paced time of the year when everyone seems concerned about what gifts to ask for, what they will receive and what foods to eat. Sometimes the true meaning of Christmas gets lost in all this hoopla. If you want to put this commercialization and shallowness aside to help your child understand the true meaning of Christmas, there are many ways to do this. Here are four suggestions. Read more »

Logos play a vital role in branding your business. They serve to catch the eye of an interested buyer, and also provide instant recognition: Every time someone sees your logo, they immediately know what your business is. Whether designing a package for your product, building a website to promote your service, or running advertisements, your logo serves to tie the layout together and make the image instantly recognizable as belonging to your company. If you’re looking for a place to buy a logo design for your home business, you can begin the search online. Below are five of the best sites to get you started: Read more »

Traditions. They come in many forms. From the whole family being together on Christmas or Fourth of July or any other important holiday to enjoying a family game night every Saturday night, traditions are different for each family. Some families have the kind of traditions that are passed on to family members through generations, but often there are small traditions within a small unit of family that may only be followed while the family is together. My family was a lot like the latter. Read more »

With food prices rising,  now is a great time to start growing your own vegetables. A great way of doing this is with vegetable boxes or raised beds, which can prove to be great garden features. There are several advantages to using vegetable boxes which include less soil compaction, giving the roots more space and the ability to control the type of soil in your raised bed. They are relatively simple to build and you will see a noticeable difference compared to growing vegetables in a normal patch of soil. Read more »