We recently introduced our kids to the 4 gift rule for Christmas. Sadly Christmas has become such a commercial game today. The birth of Christ has been shoved to the corner and ‘gimme more gifts’ takes the spotlight. As parents, Hubs and I try to find ways to keep our celebrations centered on the real…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HostingHacks #CollectiveBias Christmas season always means we will have more guests over than usual. This year we won’t have family visiting, but we do expect to entertain several friends. And if you’re like me, you like to decorate every…
Shopping for Christmas gifts is always fun and can get a tad bit pricey at times. While store bought gifts are nice, nothing says LOVE as a handmade gift, especially when made by a child. I’ve found several gift ideas that would make wonderful gifts for friends, family members, teachers, neighbors… why, anyone on your…
Every family has a set of Christmas traditions and ours is no exception. When Dottie was 2 years old and we celebrated Christmas morning with good friends of ours, they introduced us to one of their favorite Christmas traditions that has since then become one of ours. Celebrating a CHRISTmas birthday tradition{+ A Christmas Cocoa…
It all began when my daughter’s Girl Scout Troop Leader announced the girls would have a Christmas Gift Exchange at their Christmas party. While the girls could give their secret recipient anything under the sun, it had to be a handmade gift. My 8 year old picked the name of a girl who is…
This Christmas while many kids make plans to help Mama bake cookies for the neighbors, decide what to make for the classroom card exchange and run door to door with carolers, there will be others who won’t be excitedly bouncing off the walls with all the Christmas activities lined up. Just this past week I…
To many a shoebox means nothing. But to hundreds of children around the world it means so much more. Symbolic of hope, joy and celebration, thanks to the efforts of Operation Christmas Child, a shoebox is more than just a shoebox! This year marks the 3rd year my family will be packing shoeboxes. We do it out…
My 3 ingredient Christmas Pretzel Treats are exactly what you should make when you’re hard-pressed for time but really want to give your friends, neighbors, child’s teachers, or the mailman a home-baked Christmas treat! You know how there’s that one recipe that is made on repeat, every year when the holidays roll around? Christmas Pretzels…
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