having a kid-friendly Christmas tree

Once the turkey coma has lifted our own family will be trekking into the woods and bringing home our own evergreen beauty to decorate. The tree has always been one of my favorite Christmas decorations. It just seems so magical once the lights are on and the branches are laden with ornaments. I’ll be the… Continue reading having a kid-friendly Christmas tree

ways to serve this holiday season

Thanksgiving is next week and the holiday season is in full swing. Last week I shared about ways that my family tries to have a Christ-centered Christmas. So I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that service is one of the things we focus on during this time. All the world seems a little kinder… Continue reading ways to serve this holiday season

our family’s Christ-centered Christmas

I have looked forward to this post for months as it’s been penciled into my blog schedule. Yet I have lost count of the number of times I’ve sat down and tried to write it. Although Christmas literally means “the Christian celebration of Christ’s birth”, talking about how our family strives to have a Christ-centered… Continue reading our family’s Christ-centered Christmas

diy embroidery hoop map ornament

I say it very year but I can’t believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away! It just blows my mind how quickly it sneaks up every year. Luckily, if you want to get a little crafty there’s still plenty of time to and today I’m sharing an ornament tutorial that would make a fun gift… Continue reading diy embroidery hoop map ornament

favorite Christmas quotes and printables from literature

Here we are already in December and Christmas prep is probably in full swing at your house like it is mine. I’ve been looking forward to this What We’re Reading Wednesday post for awhile! It’s been so fun trying to think of creative ways to share my love of books with y’all. I’ve known that… Continue reading favorite Christmas quotes and printables from literature