I think traditions are so important for families! They give families a way to feel like a team, to work together, and to do or create something that they can be proud of. My family has some traditions that we all do together, but we also try to have some traditions that are between mother … Read more
I can still remember a day when my oldest daughter was around four-years-old and we asked her what Christmas was all about. We expected her to say “Jesus”, and instead she said “Presents!” Up until that moment, we thought we had been doing a pretty good job of keeping the focus on Christ. That … Read more
1. Wear gloves. Artificial or Real tree…both can really scratch up your hands. 2. Fluff the greenery. Your poor tree has been crammed in a box for the last 11 months…give it new life by spreading out the branches so it looks full. 3. Use a paper towel holder to hold your lights. I don’t … Read more
Are you looking for a fun Christmas unit study for multiple ages? For my family, I have designed one that incorporates Christmas traditions around the world — geography, history, culture, music and missions! It’s easy – all you need is a bit of ingenuity and a little determination. The key ingredients for a Christmas Around the World unit study are … Read more
As I grew up, we marked the days until Christmas with this advent calendar that my mother made. I have fond memories of my siblings and I competing to get to put up our favorite ornaments, and of course to put up Santa on the 24th. But once my own children came along, I wanted a … Read more