I just got my invitation to this season’s first Christmas cookie exchange. This is always a party that my family wholeheartedly encourages me to attend. I leave the house with three dozen cookies and come back home with a variety box of 36… Read More
A few years ago, on Christmas morning, I looked around and saw mountains of paper that had been ripped off the packages and were now useless and destined for the trash heap. I started thinking that if this is what my house looks… Read More
Nothing gets my children more excited during this season than when they I tell them we are doing a holiday craft. Get out your basic crafting supplies such as glue, scissors, pipe cleaners, googly eyes and of course glitter and get crafting! Here… Read More
Yes, it is just 12 days before Christmas and hopefully you are feeling pretty good about it. This is what we have been waiting months for. Ever since the first Christmas tree arrived in the stores back in September, we have been plotting… Read More
During this holiday season, I try to emphasize the spirit of giving with my family. Last year we tried a more intentional practice of this with our 1st annual “12 Days of Good Deeds”. First, I brainstormed a list of 12 good deeds… Read More
The Holiday season can be fun and there are so many different ways to celebrate. Think of what makes you the most happy during the holiday season and plan a party that celebrates that very thing! Christmas Card Party • You can write… Read More
One of my favorite things about the holidays is our Advent calendar. First of all, who doesn’t love a countdown? Next, because our advent calendar is filled with activities, it allows me to think about all of the things that make Christmas so… Read More
Today, September 16, is exactly 100 days before Christmas. Many of you will either jump up and down with excitement at the prospect of another holiday season approaching. Some of you may gasp and hold your heart and wonder how you’ll have… Read More
Gingerbread houses are a fun (and delicious) tradition that can be a great excuse to get your creative juices flowing, bring your family together, or host a house-building party. You don’t have to be an expert to build a house that you might… Read More
Though not largely celebrated in the States, many parts of Europe have a long tradition of celebrating jolly old St. Nicholas on December 6. While most Americans lump Santa Claus into the actual Christmas holiday, celebrating on December 6 is not only a… Read More
