By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Christmas is a time of love and giving of the heart. We want our loved ones to have the perfect gift they will remember and treasure. We also want to include the less fortunate, those people we may never meet. The truth is we don’t always have the money to purchase what we think is the …
How to Reach Out to Others During the Holidays
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We are speeding through the holidays, and while most of us enjoy getting together with family and friends, some people sink into a well of depression. They feel alone and abandoned. After a discussion about this sad reality, I decided to share a few of my friend’s and a professional’s ideas about how to help others …
12 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays without Blowing Your Budget
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The holidays are marching toward us much faster than we can imagine. We treasure those special moments with family and friends, but menus, activities, parties, shopping, and decorating can rob our enthusiasm plus put a dent in our budgets. We embrace all the wonder of the big three holidays: Thanksgiving Christmas New Year Careful planning is …
The Year Santa Slept Through Christmas
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This week’s blog is a short story I wrote – My Christmas gift to you. Click on cover / link below or scan code from your mobile device, for free PDF download and enjoy my fiction short story during this Christmas season. http://bit.ly/2AaKwTw Thanks for following my weekly blog and sharing your comments. Merry Christmas! …
Christmas Songs to Celebrate the Season
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This past weekend, two of our grandchildren were guests at our home. On Saturday morning, My husband sat at the grand piano and played Christmas songs (and we all sang) while I prepared breakfast. The fun part was discovering the favorites of an eight and a six year old The following hit their list, and I’ve …
7 Ways to Give a Gift of the Heart
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Christmas is a time of love and giving. We want our loved ones to have the perfect gift, one they will treasure and remember. Unfortunately, we don’t always have the money needed to purchase what we think is the best item. But there are ways we can offer a token of our heart. The gift of …
Making Christmas Special for Others
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Last Wednesday I hosted an annual Ladies Holiday Brunch in my home. I’ve been inviting friends to this yearly event for over 12 years. It’s my way of giving back to the precious women I love, ones I wish I could spend more time with during the year. If only I could invite every friend both …
My Gift To You – DollyAnna’s Miracle
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This week’s blog is a short story I wrote – My Christmas gift to you. Scan code from your mobile device, or click on cover / link below for free PDF download and enjoy my fiction short story during this season of miracles. https://diannmills.com/pdf-downloads/DollyAnna’s_Miracle_by_DiAnn_Mills.pdf Congratulations to Stacey from Nevada whose name was drawn …
the ELF on the SHELF: A Christmas Tradition
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’m an Elf on the Shelf kinda gal. I like the idea of someone hiding Mr. Elf and me looking for him the next morning, as though he took wings during the night. Guess that proves there’s a bit of a kid in me, and I daresay in all of us. I took a peek at …
The Power of Generosity
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We treasure this time of year, the season of giving and receiving. Love seems deeper, and it’s easier to laugh. We more easily excuse those who offend us or make mistakes, and life is just a little brighter. Maybe our improved attitude stems from peace on earth good will to men and our spirit of generosity. …