Nativity through the eyes of my 4 year old
As we decorated our home for Christmas this year, my 4 year old demanded to set up the nativity scenes. I started advising her to how to “correctly” set up the scenes, then quickly stopped myself, realizing that what she’d done was quite profound. Out of the mouth of babes… Merry CHRISTmas! May you have more »
Read moreTop 10 Extended Family Holiday Survival Tips
Top 10 Extended Family Holiday Survival Tips Listen to “You & Yours Show” Podcast 1-Manage your own stress Examine your own expectations and let go of some things so you’ll be your best version of yourself and able to manage family conflict calmly. 2-You can’t try to please everyone It’s not your job to make more »
Read moreI Wrote A Christmas Song?
It never occurred to me that my song “Shepherd Of My Soul” was a Christmas song until I started getting sheet music requests at Christmas time. Thanks to all who taught me that I HAVE actually written a Christmas song.Originally recorded on my CD “Pray For Rain”, it’s my imaginary conversation with Mary as she more »
Read moreDec Newsletter “Gifts of Self”
This month’s newsletter is packed with music goodies – exclusive live performance video of “Shepherd Of My Soul”, Azevedo sister’s sing “Sleigh Ride” accompanied & arranged by our dad, Lex, lots of relationship and emotional health advice, free parenting consultation offer, and more. Read it here
Read moreAzevedo Sister’s Sing Sleigh Ride
Bring on the Christmas Music! Although many radio stations start playing Christmas music Nov. 1st, I choose to wait until Thanksgiving is over to break out the Christmas music. A few years ago my dad Lex gave his daughters original arrangements of Christmas carols! One of the benefits of having a composer father and talented more »
Read moreMerry Christmas! Azevedo sister’s sing Jingle Bells
Three years ago my dad, Lex de Azevedo, gave his daughters 3 arrangments of favorite Christmas songs inf 5 part harmony for us. Here’s “Jingle Bells” sung at a recent holiday party. HERE . From left to right: Lex (on piano) Rebecca, Rachel, Carrie, Emilie, me.
Read moreWant Hubby to Help With Holidays? Here’s how!
Watch TV Segment Women often complain about their husband’s lack of help or enthusiasm for the holiday preparations. Husband’s are often puzzled about why wives get so stressed out about shopping, decorating, and baking. Here’s why women get stressed and solutions to get your man to help with the festivities. 1-Women feel responsible for the more »
Read moreAlone time? What’s that?
I slept in this morning without interruption. I got ready for the day without interruption. These are rare occurances since becoming a mother 19 years ago. I’m not sure who thought that Dec. would be a great time to have a conference. That person must not be a mother. Can you think of any time more »
Read moreSee My Dad’s Gloria Concert Dec. 4 & 5th
Looking for a great way to kick off the Christmas season and start a great Holiday tradition? My dad is presenting his… “Gloria: Celebrating the Life of Christ” Concert Dec. 4 & 5th 7:30 pm in SLC.
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