last minute Christmas crafts

Can you believe Christmas is almost here? We’re really down to the wire, so I wish you a very peaceful and chaos-free countdown to Christmas! If you’re still looking to fit in some last minute Christmas crafts, I’m here for you! I’ve rounded up some fun projects that will help bring the last minute sparkle–but… Continue reading last minute Christmas crafts

DIY travel themed ornaments and Christmas gifts

If you’re a frequent reader of my blog then you know by now I love all things map. I’ll work a map or something travel-related into any type of craft I can. Today I’m sharing some travel themed ornaments, as well as several ideas for different DIY travel and map gifts you can make with… Continue reading DIY travel themed ornaments and Christmas gifts

best Christmas gifts for kids

As a mom of seven, I have a love/hate relationship with Christmas shopping. I do love buying gifts for others. I also look forward to seeing the excitement on my kids faces when they upwrap their gifts. However, it can also be a little stressful! Trying to work our three gifts into the budget means… Continue reading best Christmas gifts for kids

Operation Christmas Child: how to pack a shoebox

As we inch closer and closer to Christmas–actually, scratch that, I feel like it’s coming up like a bullet train. But anyway, I digress. With Christmas approaching so does the season of giving. One of the ways that our family gives every year is by participating in Operation Christmas Child. We’re one of the many… Continue reading Operation Christmas Child: how to pack a shoebox

our favorite December activities with kids

I love the holiday season but it always seems to go by too quickly. And then Christmas break seems to be over before you can say “bah humbug!” At least, as an adult. However, even if it seems to fly by for us parents, kids still seem to resort to “I’m BORED, what should I… Continue reading our favorite December activities with kids