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
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
Welcome to the final day of 5 Days of Preparing for the Holidays. We have had a great time sharing with you this week! Today we’re talking about Homeschooling! Whether you choose to take off from official homeschooling during the holidays, or trudge right through, there are endless opportunities to teach your children about the … Read more
Welcome to day 4 of 5 Days of Preparing for the Holidays. Today we’re talking about Arts and Crafts! One of the best things about the holidays are all of the fun and creative arts and crafts out there. Members of the Crew will share some of their favorites with you today! <div align=”center”><a href=”http://www.schoolhousereviewcrew.com” … Read more