Tag: holidays
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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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In the Kitchen with Lumber in my Minivan: Classic Hot Chocolate
My kids love hot chocolate but with coronavirus and RSV on the rise again and with two small children, we are staying home. Did you know you can make delicious hot chocolate from things you already have in your cabinet? All you need is Hershey’s cocoa, salt, sugar, hot water, milk and vanilla extract. To…
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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…
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Christmas family fun ideas that won’t cost you a thing!
As a young family with two children, we are always looking for something to do that doesn’t cost a lot. During the Christmas season, we love to find new things to do that are within a short drive and, if possible, free. Today, I’d like to share some of our favorite things to do. 1.…
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24 Days of Christmas: DIY Christmas Card Photos
Last year, our Christmas card photo snuck up on me hard. We had a string of Saturdays where we had something to do every weekend. By the time I realized I needed to send out photos, all the photographers were booked up and I needed to do something quick. Today I’d like to share some…