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 [...]
Last Minute Christmas Food Ideas & Traditions (You don’t want to miss)
Dec23
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Christmas Chocolate Mice (Sweet Treat Recipe for anytime of the year)
Dec12
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” Well, maybe those mice aren’t pitter-pattering in your house, but in ours they sure are… Our Children’s choir concert reception stirred [...]
Scrapbook Paper Christmas Tree: Best 10 Minute Craft
Dec10
For years, shouts from behind the closet door have been taunting me. “Please, I want to be your friend again. We used to be besties. I promise, you won’t regret it.” But alas, I have ignored those quiet pleas and [...]
The Advent Jesse Tree: Jesse Tree Ornament Ideas
Dec3
(Updated with additional Homemade Jesse Tree Ornament Ideas and pictures) 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 [...]
Printable Homemade Coupon Book
Dec11
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 [...]
Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Tradition
Nov26
Many of the family traditions that we have adopted into our family have purpose and intentionality behind them; others are just plain crazy fun – like this one ( full tradition idea at bottom of post). Meet Carl: Our Family [...]
Do You Have a Christmas Ornament Tradition? (Start one now)
Dec27
(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 [...]
Sharing Christmas Joy…
Dec17
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 [...]
Door to Door Christmas Caroling
Dec15
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 [...]
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
Christmas Cruising
Dec10
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.
Reindeer Food for Christmas
Dec22
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