Category: 2023
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From around the WWW: Advent calendar roundup
My family almost always uses an advent wreath, but we have never gotten an advent calendar. This year, we have chosen to start a new tradition and get an advent calendar to enjoy. I am going to share some of my favorites from around the WWW today. 1. Amazon: Mermaid advent calendar My youngest daughter…
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DIY Christmas Card Photos
Three years ago, I took this precious picture of my children in front of a brick wall downtown. I shared it as a part of this blog post, in which I shared tips for taking DIY Christmas card pictures. We are taking our own photos yet again, but this time I thought I’d share some…
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Holiday Home and Hosting: Guest-ready rooms
With Thanksgiving now behind us and December looming in the near future, we are beginning to prepare for Christmas. My husband is from the county where we live, and most of his family is within 15 minutes of us. Most of my extended family resides at least 3-4 hours north of us. While we usually…
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National Take a Hike Day!
November 17, 2023 is National Take a Hike Day. Hiking is something my family enjoys but doesn’t get to do nearly enough. We are blessed to live in an area with a national forest nearby, as well as many state parks and state recreation areas. We have a few favorite things we’d like to share…