Advent..A Season to Reflect, Remember, and Rejoice

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A family tradition at our house, celebrating Advent… Reflect… Remember… Rejoice… “Follow the star to a place unexpected Would you believe after all we’ve projected A child in a manger Lowly and small, the weakest of all Unlikeliest hero, wrapped in his mother’s shawl Just a child Is this who we’ve waited for? How many kings, [...]

Oh JOY Apothecary Jars ….the Christmas countdown is on!!

Joy Apothecary Jars Christmas Countdown Uncommon

Ok…see that photo…look closely…very closely…yes I have been a day behind!! My kiddos informed me of this tonight, that in fact there are only 13 days left! Soooo…as of tomorrow, the “12″ days of Christmas begins…lots to do to get ready for Christmas morning!! How about you? Bonnie **check out how to make these adorable [...]

A Family Commitment and Advent Calendar …{ A Mini Tutorial}

Advent Calendar

  Last Christmas, I set out to make teaching my children about the birth of Christ my main priority and focus. I wanted to celebrate Advent with my girls in a way that would be fun and thoughtful so a whimsical advent calendar was on the top of my to-do list. First, I sewed 25 [...]