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Sunday Singalong: Red & Green
With less than a week remaining until Christmas, I'm squeezing in every last holiday song I can around here! This one comes to you by request, though the coordinating outfit was completely my idea :) I mean, how often do I have the opportunity to wear a ridiculous hat...
Friday Fave: The Season of Giving
I absolutely love giving gifts. In fact, I have a special savings account for Christmas money to which I contribute all year round, just so that I'm sure I can give everyone the "perfect" present come December. However, I am not opposed to DIY gifts -- I actually...
Singable Stories for Snowy Days
Frosty is a popular guy around this time of year, having his own holiday-related song and all. But did you know that there are several children's books based on the familiar tune? I own this one, and it is a staple throughout December. In fact, I've discovered...
10 Quick Tips for Caroling With Kids
I'm headed out the door in a few minutes to go caroling at a local nursing home with a group of my students from the Hope Institute. But before I do that, I thought I'd share a few tried and true tips for successful experiences when caroling with children. Know your...
Sydney the Snowman’s Nose
Poor Sydney. All he wants in life is a new nose, but for now he's stuck with this old carrot (like so many of his snowman friends). Cute song idea, right? But don't give me any of the credit...that goes to my friend Brian, who suggested this topic on my Facebook...
Sunday Singalong: The Other Eight Reindeer
It's been a few weeks, but "Sunday Singalong" lives on! I've been waiting and waiting for this cold to go away (or at least, give me most of my voice back) so that I could make a new video, and today's the day. "The Other Eight Reindeer" (here's the new recording) is...
8 Christmas Albums I Think You’ll Dig
There are few things I enjoy more than a good Christmas album during the holidays. I'm one of those people that feels it is completely appropriate to break them out at the beginning of November, and I'm always reluctant to remove my Christmas playlist from my iPod...
Guess What Makes Great Reindeer Hooves?
Castanets! I realized this on Friday as I was planning the music activities for my church's annual Breakfast With Santa event, and then I wondered how I hadn't thought of it earlier. Rhythm sticks have always been my go-to instrument for reindeer hooves, but not...
Friday Fave: Shopping for My Studio
On this day one week ago, I set out at 4 a.m. in search of the perfect Christmas gifts for my friends and family. After 8 straight hours of shopping, I returned home with a trunkful of goodies...for my home studio. Okay, so I did buy a few gifts, but picking out...