A Toddler walks alone in the grass, headed toward something. A Mother's Garden ~Anonymous A mother's love is like a garden, With tenderness anew, Her hands have sown the seeds of life, And watched them grow anew. Each child she nurtures with her love, Like flowers in her care, And with each day...
First, set realistic goals: Set realistic financial goals for yourself and your family, and break them down into smaller, achievable steps. Celebrate your successes along the way to help stay motivated. Photo of Potential Expenses and Expected Income Create a budget: Start by creating a budget...
1. Movie Night A movie night can be a great way to celebrate a child's birthday, especially if you have a projector and a white sheet or wall to create a theater-like experience. Set up a cozy area with pillows, blankets, and snacks such as popcorn, drinks, and candy. Choose a movie that the...
LYDIA, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization recognized by the IRS and the State of New Mexico. What do we mean by “Families in Crisis”? We mean any family impacted by job loss, a sudden move across the country, major illness from one or many family members, families experiencing...
We've had so many changes over the past year. 2020 was the year of the pandemic and transformation for so many people. Our director, Ms. Emma, began studying herbalism in order to offer a new alternative solution for families looking for affordable, natural options to increase their families'...
LYDIA closet It's that time of year - digging in the couch cushions for lost money, repairing sweaters for next winter, refreshing the home to be able to fully enjoy the outdoors (or bring the outdoors in). As you're cleaning out that closet, trying on clothes, wondering what to do with the items...
Every year, we host a winter wonderland event around a special date: The Feast of St. Nicholas, December 6th. This year, we're holding it on Friday, December 7th. Many people the world over know who Santa Claus is, whether they know him as Sinter Klaus, St. Nick, Père Noël, Baba Noel, or any of...
How does your family celebrate or remember the year, the family, the friends, the joys and losses? Share your traditions and let’s see who has similar or new traditions. We decorate the Christmas tree as soon after Thanksgiving as we can. So pretty! Then we come up with: one thing we need, one...
A Reminder: As I sat in a quiet room this morning, listening to the sound of water fall, I was reminded that maybe I’m pushing too much, too hard. See, when I originally founded LYDIA, the idea was to have a place – maybe a coffee shop or cafe, maybe just have hot water and regular coffee –...
