If you are looking for a great DIY present this Christmas these Poinsettia Flower Pens are quick, easy, and beautiful.
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Celebrate Advent as a Family with Advent Books
Last year, I shared how my family celebrates Advent each year. Each night of Advent we gather together to light candles and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.
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The Best Educational & Creative Gift Guide
In a world consumed with electronics and screens, I’m always on the hunt for non-electronic gift ideas that kids will love. This round up of gift ideas will stretch the minds and creativity of children without resorting to screens or electronics. When a Christmas gift can do double duty as a learning gift that is really a big win! Games Games are perfect for the coming cold weather months to keep
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Stand Out From the Stack with Minted Christmas Cards
Since having family photos taken this summer, I’ve been dreaming of choosing the perfect Christmas cards. Now, it’s finally time to start thinking about what cards to order this year- Yay!
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Give a Gift that Makes a Difference with World Vision Gift Catalog
Every Christmas we spend a lot of time and money finding the perfect gifts for our loved ones, why not choose to give a gift that also makes a difference to those in need? With World Vision’s 2016 Gift Catalog, you can do just that. Your loved one will receive a beautiful handcrafted gift, while your donation goes to help children, families, and communities in need around the world.
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Merry Christmas!
Celebrating Advent as a Family
What is Advent? The definition is: the anticipated arrival of someone who is important. Many churches celebrate advent with special services, including the lighting of candles on the four Sunday’s preceding Christmas. These services are meant to prepare our hearts to celebrate the coming of Jesus on Christmas. When I was a preteen, our church encouraged families to celebrate advent in the home- to prepare our hearts for Christmas as
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Great Books Gift Giving Guide
Books are always a great choice for Christmas presents. I’m not sure whether it’s the teacher in me or the reader in me, but I believe you can never have too many books! My children have grown up on Usborne Books. Our well-loved copy of That’s Not My Puppy is held together by several layers of packaging tape. I can’t wait for Jonathan to find That’s Not My Tractor and
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Adore the New Christmas Album by Chris Tomlin {Review + Giveaway}
I am so excited about the brand new Christmas Album from Chris Tomlin, Adore. Ever since Chris Tomlin was a worship leader at my favorite youth conference many years ago I’ve loved his music. I still remember belting out “You’re My Brother, You’re My Friend” while high-fiving my friends during worship time. At the time I worked as an after-school counselor every afternoon after school, so I bought the cd and
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Gifts Your Guy Will Actually Love
Shopping for guys can be hard! Whether a husband, brother, dad, or friend, finding a gift he will actually love isn’t easy! Check out these awesome gift ideas that will really wow him this Christmas. Freaker – This awesome drink insulator is way more than your average coozie. It will fit any beverage, seriously! Water bottle, canned soda, bottled beer, even a full size wine bottle! The Freaker is truly a statement
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