By contributing writer Christie Warren I am a huge fan of Christmas, as I'm sure a lot of you are as well. I also love to give gifts to others...to thoughtfully consider something they would appreciate, to anticipate their smile, to try and show them they are loved...so much fun! And … [Read more...] about 8 Awesome DIY Christmas Gifts for Under Ten Bucks
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How to Show Gratitude to Public Service Workers this Christmas
Post by contributor, Marissa When I was a child, I lived a way up back in the woods in an old logging camp. With no electricity or even running water for some years, let's just say that there weren’t many public services being provided. However, throughout the winter months after … [Read more...] about How to Show Gratitude to Public Service Workers this Christmas
The Practice of Advent: 5 Ways to Embrace Hopeful Anticipation
Post by contributor, Marissa of Becoming Kindred. Photo Credit: Dan Froese Photography Several years ago as we were beginning our little family, how we would celebrate Christmas was part of many discussions. We wanted to establish traditions that celebrated the coming of the Messiah … [Read more...] about The Practice of Advent: 5 Ways to Embrace Hopeful Anticipation
30+ Simple Stocking Stuffers for a Preschooler, Toddler, and Baby
Without a doubt stocking stuffers were my favourite part of Christmas morning as a child. My siblings and I would wake up super early and wait not-so-patiently in our rooms until the agreed-upon time (usually 7, I think - such cruel torture! and yes, I'm absolutely doing the same to … [Read more...] about 30+ Simple Stocking Stuffers for a Preschooler, Toddler, and Baby
5 Handmade Gift Ideas To Make With Your Kids
(This is my monthly post over at Frugal Granola) Now that Thanksgiving is officially over, there’s really no excuse to tone down the Christmas talk. Yippee! (says the Christmas-enthusiast-who-started-listening-to-Christmas-music-in-October). Handmade gifts have enjoyed a … [Read more...] about 5 Handmade Gift Ideas To Make With Your Kids
5 Ways to Simplify Christmas
I declare a mutiny on the rush and stress of the Christmas season. I'm tired of it. It flies directly in the face of every ideal I hold for what Christmas is actually all about, and this year - I'm doing something about it. Christmas is a time to slow down, reflect, and worship the … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Simplify Christmas