MeRrY ChRiStMaS!! Think about the real reason we celebrate Christmas and do something related. Stop in at the Church, watch the Nativity movie, read the Nativity story from your bible, etc. {You may choose to simplify the process big-time. It doesn’t need to be time-consuming, stressful, or cost you anything. Do what works for youContinue reading “Day 24 – Advent Calendar”
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Day 23 – Advent Calendar
Do something nice for someone you have had a conflict with in the past. Alternative Activity: Wrap a present for Jesus (or write it down). Perhaps it is asking Him for help to get rid of your bad attiude, a sin you have committed or something in your life that has been disappointing you. No matter what,Continue reading “Day 23 – Advent Calendar”
Day 22 – Advent Calendar
Get Christmas Pampered! Take a bubble bath to Christmas music, paint your nails a bright red, green or silver, and sit back and relax! {You may choose to simplify the process big-time. It doesn’t need to be time-consuming, stressful, or cost you anything. Do what works for you and enjoy the season with the onesContinue reading “Day 22 – Advent Calendar”
Day 21 – Advent Calendar
Do something for someone that the can’t do for themselves. (Examples: pay their electric bill, introduce two of your single friends to one another, take an elderly person out shopping, pray for someone who has drifted from the faith, etc.) {You may choose to simplify the process big-time. It doesn’t need to be time-consuming, stressful,Continue reading “Day 21 – Advent Calendar”
Day 20 – Advent Calendar
Do something around the house to make life easier for a family member. Whether it’s picking up a sibling’s toys, straightening a parent’s work space, or helping clean up the kitchen, pitch in and do something to help someone else! {You may choose to simplify the process big-time. It doesn’t need to be time-consuming, stressful,Continue reading “Day 20 – Advent Calendar”
Day 19 – Advent Calendar
Schedule a “date night” with someone special in your life (an evening out with your best friend, kid(s), or someone you haven’t seen in a while). DO NOT CANCEL {You may choose to simplify the process big-time. It doesn’t need to be time-consuming, stressful, or cost you anything. Do what works for you and enjoyContinue reading “Day 19 – Advent Calendar”
Day 18 – Advent Calendar
Listen to this great Christmas song, called “Where’s the Line for Jesus”. (Search for the title if you can’t view the video below) Alternative Activity: Do a Christmas craft or bake with the kids, remembering that the object is to have fun, not end up with something that looks beautiful. Let the kids lead rather thanContinue reading “Day 18 – Advent Calendar”
Day 17 – Advent Calendar
Sing “Joy to the World” at the top of your lungs. After you have done it once, invite someone to join you. See you can do it the loudest! (Bonus points for doing it outside. {You may choose to simplify the process big-time. It doesn’t need to be time-consuming, stressful, or cost you anything. DoContinue reading “Day 17 – Advent Calendar”
Day 15 – Advent Calendar
ENJOY FEELING LIKE A KID AGAIN! Make snowflakes and hang them up as decoration either on the window, Christmas tree, or around the house! (It helps if you trace a cereal bowl, cut out the circle, fold it up, and then begin cutting your snowflake)…but I let my kids do it however they wanted, asContinue reading “Day 15 – Advent Calendar”
Day 14 – Advent Calendar
Advent Day #14 –Have a candlelit dinner, with Christmas music in the background. {You may choose to simplify the process big-time. The most important thing is that you do what works for you and enjoy the season with the ones you love!!} Alternative Activity: Choose a different place to eat dinner or let your kids decide. Continue reading “Day 14 – Advent Calendar”
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