Last year, I explained to my readers at Intentional By Grace how I made our very frugal DIY Advent Calendar. I’ve decided to use it again this year, and I’m really excited about it. For our little family, the holidays are about being together and celebrating the birth of Jesus. Family is a gift, and …
Managing Your Kids’ Gift Money
This post is written by contributing writer, Stacy I’m the mean mom. You know the type – I don’t buy toys with batteries, I ONLY give my child 3 gifts at Christmas, I make sure she’s covered up when she’s dressed…and I confiscate her money at birthday parties and Christmas. A few months after Annie …
‘Tis the Season to Sing Really Loud Even if You Can’t Carry a Tune
Welcome back to ‘Tis the Season – aseries focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. I have joined forces with Erin at The Humbled Homemaker and Mindy at The Purposed Heart Simply Designs for a few weeks to help you focus on Christ this holiday season. What a rich season of celebration and serving …
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‘Tis the Season to Celebrate When You Don’t Feel Like Celebrating
Welcome back to ‘Tis the Season – a series focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. I have my gifts for the mail “lady” and librarians ready to go. I just keep forgetting to actually deliver them… This week, I want to talk to you about ’tis the season to celebrate when you don’t feel …
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DIY Advent Calendar for Broke People Who Line Dry Their Clothes
Update: This post has been very popular! So I thought I would create a free printable to go along with your advent calendar! You can download your free advent activities printable here: Free Advent Activities Printable. Looking for more advent activity ideas? You can find my 2012 Advent Activities (with FREE printable) here. ——————————————————————————- You’ll have to bear …
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‘Tis the Season to Serve Like Saint Nick
I’m so excited to announce a 4-week series for each Monday until Christmas: ‘Tis the Season! I’ll be joining Erin @ The Humbled Homemaker and Mindy @ The Purposed Heart in discussing the true meaning of Christmas. I hope you’ll join us! Father Christmas. Samichlaus. Sinterklaas. These are all names for the man we …