the ultimate last minute gift guide

It happens to all of us no matter how well we feel like we’ve planned. I’m talking about the struggle to find the perfect gift. That struggle can turn even the most prepared of us into a last-minute gifter. It’s usually pretty easy to tell when we’ve been the victim of a last minute gift.… Continue reading the ultimate last minute gift guide

diy burlap christmas tree garland

Have you decked your halls yet? I love decorating for Christmas–it’s probably my favorite of all the holidays to decorate for. I try to keep my decorations relatively simple. That’s mostly out of necessity since I don’t have room to store a ton or a lot of time with which to decorate. Plus let’s be… Continue reading diy burlap christmas tree garland

nativity advent coloring page

Believe it or not it’s nearly December and the year is almost over. I feel like an interesting phenomenon happens the older that you get at this time of year. Rather than counting down the days in excited anticipation, we find ourselves wondering how time is passing so quickly. No? Just me? To help count… Continue reading nativity advent coloring page

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