I know I shared this a couple of years ago, but I just had to share this again for anyone that may have missed it! I LoVe this homemade potpourri! It is super easy to make and will smell up your entire home for the holidays! Try it out and let me know what youContinue reading “Homemade Christmas Potpourri”
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How I am avoiding a stressful Christmas this year…
I know…it is only September…but I already have half of my Christmas shopping DONE! The motive for starting so early? I’m tired of stressing out during the holidays! The reason I’m starting so early has to do with money. If I began now, I could spread the cost of gifts over the course of several months, instead ofContinue reading “How I am avoiding a stressful Christmas this year…”
Infertility During the Holidays
These days our house is filled with toys, laughter, and absolute chaos as we prepare for Christmas. I’m running out of places to hide presents and our elf on the shelf, tripping over Abby’s little people reindeer thanks to her insisting that they “take off” in the middle of the living room, and loving theContinue reading “Infertility During the Holidays”
Day 16 – Advent Calendar
Go through your house and make a pile of gently used toys, books, and clothes to donate to a shelter. Drop it off on your next trip to town! {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 theContinue reading “Day 16 – 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”
Day 12 – Advent Calendar
Advent Day #12 – Send a thank-you note to a priest, pastor, teacher, … {You may choose to simplify the process big-time and do something as easy as pick one person a day from now ’til Christmas and pray for them. It doesn’t need to be time-consuming, stressful, or cost you anything. Do what worksContinue reading “Day 12 – Advent Calendar”
Day 3 – Advent Calendar
Advent Day #3 – Make a list of love and appreciation. Sit down as a family tonight and spend some time talking about what you love and appreciate about every person. {You may choose to simplify the process big-time and do something as easy as pick one person a day from now ’til Christmas andContinue reading “Day 3 – Advent Calendar”
Day 2 – Advent Calendar
Advent Day #2 – Shop for a new toy to donate to a charitable organization. {You may choose to simplify the process big-time and do something as easy as pick one person a day from now ’til Christmas and pray for them. It doesn’t need to be time-consuming, stressful, or cost you anything. Do whatContinue reading “Day 2 – Advent Calendar”
Our Twist On the Advent Calendar
One tradition our families have begun includes that of celebrating the arrival of Christmas with an Advent Calendar. And although we love the excitement and anticipation that an Advent Calendar can bring, last year we tired of making the focus on giving our kids more stuff, even if it was as simple as a small piece of candy. So we put our headsContinue reading “Our Twist On the Advent Calendar”
{Get A Head Start On The Holidays}
For the past few years I have scrambled to get my ChRiStMaS cards out before DeCeMeBeR 24th. My problem wasn’t that I had the cards sitting around the house and just didn’t get around to it, but rather it was racing to get pictures taken and then have the cards made. Last year I only received my cards 2-3 days before Christmas. Continue reading “{Get A Head Start On The Holidays}”
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