The calendar says August. The garden is still producing tomatoes, peppers and herbs. School supplies have replaced pool toys in the stores. Football is beginning to stir, and before long the leaves will begin their slow transformation. Christmas? Not yet. And that’s exactly the point. Christmas isn’t made in December. After all these years of […]
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The Quiet Gifts of July
People often ask me what it’s like to be married to Santa. The truth is, most of the year, it’s pretty ordinary. We drink coffee on the porch every morning. We wander through the garden to see what’s growing overnight. We debate whether the tomatoes are ever going to turn red. We laugh at the […]
Summer Evenings
Life with Santa | June Reflection There’s something about summer evenings that makes the world feel softer. Maybe it’s the way the light lingers a little longer across the yard, or how the heat of the day slowly gives way to stillness. The garden settles. The birds quiet down. Even the wind seems to move […]
Santa Doesn’t Stay at the North Pole
Life with Santa — April Reflection In this month’s Life with Santa blog, I’ve been thinking about what it means to carry the spirit of Christmas into everyday life… Our time at Henderson Settlement in Frakes, Kentucky was a beautiful way to step just outside of our comfort zone and lend a helping hand. There’s […]
What Grows While We’re Waiting
Life With Santa — March 2026 March has always felt like a season between seasons. The sparkle of December has long been packed away. Spring hasn’t quite taken hold. The days stretch a little longer, but the garden still looks mostly quiet. I’ve come to appreciate this middle space. This is my third year stepping […]
When the Lights Go Quiet
Life With Santa — A Blog by Mrs. Claus When the Christmas season ends, the house grows quieter in a way that’s hard to explain.This quiet after Christmas often arrives gently, settling into our homes and hearts before we even realize it. For weeks, Santa’s and Mrs. Clauses live in a world filled with joy […]
December has a heartbeat all its own
December has a heartbeat all its own, steady and bright, full of footsteps, laughter, camera flashes, peppermint breath, and tiny hands tugging on Santa’s sleeve. We are right in the middle of it now, not at the beginning, not at the end, in that sacred place where everything feels alive. This is the part of […]
A Season Worth Remembering
What is it about this season that feels so special?The smells, the feelings, the joy. From the laughter of Halloween’s spooky fun to the gratitude of Thanksgiving’s table, we move toward the glow of Christmas—a light offered to us once again. Our world can feel heavy at times—so full of tension, fear, sadness, and noise. […]
Even Santa Needs a Break
For those of us who carry the spirit of Christmas year-round, summer offers something special: time to rest, reconnect, and recharge. It may not be sleigh rides and snow, but the glow of a campfire, the laughter of loved ones, and the stillness of a quiet morning can be just as magical. This month, we […]
April Gardening Tips: What to Plant, Tea Herbs to Grow & A Magical Reindeer Surprise
April is the month when the garden truly comes alive. With longer days and warming soil, it’s time to dive into planting and tending with renewed energy. Whether you’re nurturing a flowerbed, veggie patch, or container garden, this month sets the tone for the entire season. 🥕 What to Plant in April Flowers: Direct-sow cheerful […]