rustic wooden star tutorial

I’ve mentioned a few times that Mike is Team “No Christmas until after Thanksgiving”. And I respect that. I do. But… he is married to a blogger, and us bloggers do need to make sure and get our holiday content out in a timely manner, you know? Wink, wink. So whether you make this DIY… Continue reading rustic wooden star tutorial

sweetest wishes this holiday season–a free printable

Something that my family loves doing at this time of year is putting together plates of treats for our friends and neighbors. Offering our loved ones “sweetest wishes” is such a simple way to spread a little love at this time of year. Plus. who doesn’t like a plate of treats showing up at their doorstep? The… Continue reading sweetest wishes this holiday season–a free printable

#SimplifyingTheSeason: focus on the Savior

Another holiday season is upon us and it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos that comes with Christmas. Every year I try to think to myself–how can I simplify this season? That doesn’t mean I’m necessarily trying to have a minimalist Christmas (although there’s nothing wrong with that!), just that I’m trying to… Continue reading #SimplifyingTheSeason: focus on the Savior

#SimplifyingTheSeason: focus on tradition

I feel like sometimes we drive ourselves crazy trying to plan and execute perfect–and often extravagant–holiday traditions. We think we always need to do more, to be more. This year I wanted to focus on family traditions and remember that sometimes less is more. My children don’t place these demanding and unrealistic expectations on myself–I do.… Continue reading #SimplifyingTheSeason: focus on tradition

#SimplifyingTheSeason: focus on family

I feel like at this time of year it’s so easy to get lost in all the hustle and bustle that comes with the holiday season. We spend so much time focusing on work parties, overnight guests, and finding that perfect present for our family members we forget that maybe all they really want or even need… Continue reading #SimplifyingTheSeason: focus on family