May 21, 2012

Last Minute Christmas Ideas & Traditions (You do not want to miss)

Dec19
candy-cane

The clock ticks, and Christmas is just around the corner, but there are still some moments available to make this Christmas a bit more magical, without spending a penny. It only takes a few minutes of intentionality to make some [...]

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Printable Homemade Coupon Book

Dec11
christmas coupon book

Don’t miss out on another meaningful family tradition – enjoy our family’s Dinner Questions. Print my free Conversations Starter questions (over 220), and give the gift of shared family time. It’s that time of the year when we are driven [...]

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Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Tradition

Nov26
elf on the shelf

I’m sharing our Elf on the Shelf Tradition from a few years ago. Our family elf is missing in action, and this mom is scrambling to re-create this magical tradition.) Many of the family traditions that we have adopted into [...]

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Do You Have a Christmas Ornament Tradition? (Start one now)

Dec27
christmas ornament box

(My music themed ornament collection) As I determine when to pack away our Christmas tree ornaments for another year, I’m continually amazed at how many of our family’s ornaments tell their own story. This year my daughters spent hours looking [...]

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Sharing Christmas Joy…

Dec17
baskets collage

Often, these last few weeks before Christmas, signal a shift into consumer mode. Especially for the children, counting of the presents ramp into full gear. The comparison of who deserves the most becomes a daily occurrence, and generally an all [...]

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Door to Door Christmas Caroling

Dec15
caroling collage

The Door to Door Christmas Caroling tradition has become a thing of the past, but not for our extended family. For over a decade, we gather, put together plates of Christmas goodies, and visit our neighbors. Now, remember, we are [...]

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The Advent Jesse Tree

Dec2
Jesse Tree Ornaments

Traditions play a role in our family’s tapestry in dynamic dimensions. As a traditions consultant for many years, I can share traditions for every holiday and celebration that you can think of, and most likely, many that would never cross [...]

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Christmas Traditions – Gingerbread Man Chain

Dec10

Gingerbread Man Chain – This is a wonderful way to organize your holiday To-Do list so you can actually enjoy the festivities. Make a paper chain with 24 gingerbread men, and write the numbers 1 through 24 on the front of each one. Make a list of all the things you need to do during the month of December and write one on the back of each gingerbread man

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Christmas Cruising

Dec10
christmas lights

Christmas Cruising – Some of the best traditions are simple and sweet and require little more than hot chocolate and a full tank of gas. About a week before Christmas get the whole family together for “Christmas lights” cruising in the car.

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