Lifestyle
Rev. Allen A. Belton
Remembering Rev. Allen A. Belton by Rosa Nicole Booker I called my old friend the other day. Not old because he’s an octogenarian, but old because it’s been close to a year since we last spoke. Nearly five years ago Read more
Spring Cleaning Before Summer
I don’t know about you, but this Spring seems to be going by at record pace! I am just now beginning to deep clean and jump into my seasonal cleaning. For me, Spring cleaning is something that was passed down Read more
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2022
Admittedly, it’s really tough to find the perfect gift for my mom! What do you get the person who seemingly has everything she needs? When it comes time to shop for my mom I often find myself thinking outside the Read more
2022 Goals
I’m a huge proponent of making lists. In fact, one of my own personal commandments is: “Thou shall not be listless.” One of the best ways to stick with your goals is to write them down. I think it’s important Read more
Holiday Q&A with Debbie Macomber
Merry Christmas from Team Debbie! We took a minute to ask Debbie some fun holiday themed questions this year and we hope you enjoy! Xoxo, Team Debbie Holiday Q&A with Debbie 1. What holiday movie do you watch every year? Read more
2021 Goals
This new year is an opportunity to take a whole new perspective on goals you wish to achieve and who you want to be in 2021.
2021 Word of the Year
When it comes to choosing a word for this year or any year, I ask God to show me which word He has in mind. What generally happens is that the word will show up several times in different ways. Read more
Looking Back on 2020
Charles Dickens was onto something when he penned the words: It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. That adequately describes what 2020 was like to me. When the isolation first hit back in March, Wayne Read more
The Nativity
When it comes to Christmas, the most important thing to me is the reason for the season. So when it comes time to decorate, the first things I unpack are my Nativity scenes. I probably own over fifty now. At Read more
Grateful in 2020
The holiday season is upon us and while a lot of us are more than willing to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror there is still a lot for which we can be grateful.
Ice Cream Sundaes
It’s officially the end of summer and so I thought making ice cream sundaes was the perfect way to close out the season. Plus for those who have kids, this is a fun back to school activity to do to Read more
Mother’s Day
While this year we may not be able to be with our mom’s or special woman in our lives, it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate and show them we care. We don’t need to tell you why this day is Read more
How to Create the Perfect Picnic
Today is National Picnic Day! Picnics are one of my favorite activities to do with Wayne and Bogie. I wanted to share ways you can throw the perfect picnic while practicing social distancing, whether it be outside where the sun Read more
Easter Devotional
“…And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Easter 2020
We are all busy staying home and filling our time with miscellaneous things. For Wayne and me, we are in our North Shore home, I’m writing and he’s doing jigsaw puzzles, playing chess, embroidering, and works through my short honey-do Read more
Come Home to Color
My coloring book, Come Home to Color, was released back in 2016. It’s packed with dozens of intricate knitting images, soothing landscapes, and cozy scenes from the Rose Harbor and Blossom Street series. During these uncertain times, I wanted to Read more
Choose to Believe
With all that’s going on in the country and close to home with the current COVID-19 virus I am reflecting back on previous moments in life where there was fear among our nation. Here in Washington state the virus seems Read more
10 Healthy Habits for New Beginnings
You never know when life is going to ask you to start a new chapter. Sometimes even when you feel not ready. A great way to plan for new beginnings in your life is to create healthy habits for yourself. Read more
20 Things to Give Up for Lent
Have you decided what you’re giving up for Lent? For years I gave up sugar, which included nearly all desserts and other goodies. This year I’m making a switch. I’m going without wine. Wayne and I generally have a glass Read more
Valentine’s Day Date Night
For several years now I’ve written about Wayne and his efforts to play the part of the romantic husband. He tries, he honestly does but romance isn’t part of his genetic makeup. And from what I hear from you, my Read more
2020 Goals
I’m a huge proponent of making lists. In fact, one of my own personal commandments is: “Thou shall not be listless.” I have an old and fading list of all my dreams written on a light-blue notepad, which includes family Read more
Rudolph Gift Tag
Delight your friends and family with these adorable Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer gift tags. These are so easy to make, and they will brighten up any gift under your tree. They can also be used as ornaments!
Pumpkin Pie Garland
Celebrate your love of pumpkin pie and all things Thanksgiving by crafting this adorable Pumpkin Pie Garland. Hang it up at home or bring it as a festive gift for your Turkey Day hosts!
Goal Digger | Podcast Recommendation
As an audio listener I enjoy listening to podcasts. And some of my favorite are business podcasts. As I lead the team at Debbie Macomber, Inc., it’s important to keep up to date on what other companies are doing and Read more