First Christmas Home

Your first Christmas home from prison is a powerful opportunity for reflection, connection, and new beginnings. No doubt, coming home from prison will be an exciting moment, full of potential, hope and new life. Beyond the glimmering lights, sights and sounds, it is important to consider a few things before you enter the holiday season…

November 22, 20240Comments

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Celebrating Christmas while your Husband is in Prison

This holiday season will be different without your husband at home. You might have no desire to celebrate or find joy in the season as the pain of your loved one’s incarceration breaks your heart. Although you are doing the best you can, everyone around you can tell your heart is not in it. …

December 9, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Ron Tijerina ways to avoid holiday stress

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6 things you are doing that add stress to the holidays

It is so easy to over-commit your time and resources. In your efforts to please others, you often forget that you have limits. Before you know it, you are stressed and overwhelmed by all that you need to get done. You are snapping at your kids, resenting all the cooking, you’ve overspent and…

December 21, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Christmas Traditions with a Loved one in Prison

Growing up in a large family, one of my favorite memories is of our Christmas traditions. We made dozens of cut-out cookies, batches of sweet caramels, pounds of chocolatey fudge, and bags of party mix in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Then, every Christmas eve, we each opened one gift—new pajamas. The next morning, the…

December 19, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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How to have a Great Christmas Visit with an Inmate

Christmas was the most difficult season for my family while Ron was in prison. On the outside, we missed him every day—but during Christmas we missed him even more. For those on the inside, the days are longer and harder than any other time of the year. Spending time together during visits to…

December 17, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

cathy tijerina inexpensive christmas gifts in prison

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20 Inexpensive Christmas Gifts

Christmas is not about presents, it is about people When Ron went to prison, I realized that Christmas is not about presents, it is about people. My boys were grateful for the presents they received- but what they wanted most was to spend Christmas with their daddy. Some of the best gifts we have received…

December 13, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Christmas in Prison

Christmas in prison Finding a gift for a someone in prison is a challenge because of all of the rules you must follow. The best gift for a prisoner is something they cannot get in the prison commissary. Helping your loved one celebrate Christmas in prison is a great way to stay connected and bring…

December 7, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Angel Tree Christmas

Angel Tree Christmas It doesn't seem possible that Christmas is only 5 weeks away. It feels like just yesterday that we were rushing around trying to get to as many family functions as we could. I can't believe that it's almost that time again! I want to share with you the joy of Angel Tree…

November 15, 20170Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com