Category: seasonal
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Valentine’s Day Decor at Dollar Tree
Have you been to the Dollar Tree lately? I popped in there briefly last week and found ALL SORTS of cute things for Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, and Easter that I wanted to buy. I was able to convince myself to leave the Easter stuff, but you can believe I’m going to go back […]
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Christmas Eve: How We Observe the Day Before Christmas
My family has a lot of places to be during the Christmas season. Not surprisingly, two of those Christmas gatherings fall on Christmas Eve. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle, there are a few things we thoroughly enjoy doing to observe Christ’s birth. 1. Light the final advent candle Not everyone chooses to light […]
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Saving money this Christmas
Christmas can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. While many of us choose to draw names to save some dollars, there are a few other ways you can spend a bit less this Christmas as well. 1. Shop sales using apps and email lists I use an app called Krazy Koupon Lady. It’s […]
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The third Sunday of Advent
We have spent some time observing Advent this year at Lumber in my Minivan. The lit candles of the advent wreath symbolize Jesus’ coming in a dark world. Each candle represents a different meaning. On the third Sunday of advent, we light the shepherd’s candle. The shepherd’s candle symbolizes joy, specifically, the shepherd’s joy in […]
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24 Days of Christmas: Christmas Decor Hacks
Let me start off this post by saying, “I AM NOT A DECORATOR.” Not even close. What I am though, is an avid Pinterest-er. I’m not sure that’s really a thing, but we will pretend it is. I have managed to learn a few very useful Pinterest tricks to make my Christmas decor seem more […]