When I was growing up it was always a tradition to decorate for Christmas Thanksgiving weekend. Friday morning would roll around and with anticipation we’d watch as my dad would bring box after box of Christmas decor down from the attic. For most of my youth we’d drive over to Home Depot and pick up… Continue reading how to cut your own Christmas tree
Oh my goodness, can you believe that Christmas is just a few days away? Where has this month gone? Where has this year gone?! I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite Christmas movies to share with you. I think it’s a pretty good mix of older classics and newer favorites. Although there are lots… Continue reading favorite Christmas movies
My baby sister turned 19 years old on August 3rd. Exactly four months later, on December 3rd, she reported to the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah to study for 12 days on becoming a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She will be gone sharing the gospel of Christ with… Continue reading paper stocking care packages
You might have seen this picture on Instagram last week. Don’t worry, I did not actual operate the saw while taking this picture, I value each one of my fingers and limbs. But I was trying to work as quickly (and safely!) as possible before the rain hit and I couldn’t work on any bigger… Continue reading “the weary world rejoices” pallet sign
Literally. 30 seconds. That’s not just an attention grabber, if you don’t factor in the time to buy the embroidery hoop, this cute and simple embroidery hoop ornament will take you less than a minute to make. I picked up a couple of these small, 3 inch embroidery hoops when I went to the grand… Continue reading 30 second hoop ornament
