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If You Are Able, Adopt-a-Family or Senior This Holiday Season

Family Balance Sheet

The sponsor then delivers the gifts and food by mid-December to the family's home. That Christmas back in 2005, my husband and I were overwhelmed with gratitude for this beautiful baby girl that we waited 5 years for. In 2008, when our youngest was born, we started adopting a senior too. Thanks for reading.

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Re-Thinking the “Hallmark Holidays”

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sure, you roll your eyes when the Valentine chocolates are out on December 26th, but come February 14th, the shelves are clear. EACH on Halloween in 2008. . … and don’t get even me started on Christmas. Just walk into your local CVS or Rite Aid and take a stroll down the center aisle.

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