Christmas

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box |Christmas Giving Activity for Kids

Packing an Operation Christmas Child shoe box is one of our favorite traditions to do with our kids in the month of November. At a time of year where we are writing our own wish lists and thinking of all the items we want, it's good to focus on someone who may be looked over, to share joy in a

10 Simple Ways to Prepare for Christmas in November

Christmas· Seasonal Activities

It seems there are camps this time of year. You are either Camp Thanksgiving or Camp Christmas is coming. While I love everything about Thanksgiving, I also do most of the heavy lifting for Christmas in November so I can enjoy the season even more. So, what do I do now? There are 10 simple ways to

10 Practical Gifts for Mom

Christmas· Gift Guides

Often, when shopping for my sister and friends, I think about what I love and what I use and then shop accordingly! It never fails, I have an internal battle to buy one for someone else and one for myself ;). Anyone else? So, let me share with you my top favorite things. I thought long and hard

Simple Holiday Meal Ideas

Christmas· Meal Plan Tips & Ideas

With the holidays next week, it's time to start thinking about the food. No holiday is complete without a delicious spread of sweet and savory foods. However, if you are hosting it can be daunting planning out several days of food. So, what are some simple holiday meal ideas? How I Holiday

Best Advent Calendars for Kids

Christmas· Featured· Gift Guides· Seasonal Activities

Tis' the season to start thinking about Christmas! Several years ago my mom started a fun tradition with my kids and got them each a Christmas advent calendar It's been a fun way to get into the holiday spirit before the big day. My mother-in-law also gets the kids a chocolate advent

10 Fun and Easy Advent Activities for Families

Christmas· Seasonal Activities

Every morning during Advent my kids' dash down the stairs to see what our special daily activity is in our little advent calendar hanging in the kitchen. I love it too, I won't lie. Come Christmas day I am a little sad it's all over. So, I rounded up 10 of my favorite fun and easy Advent